University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS), Australia

The University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS) is awarded each year by the University of Sydney. It supports high-achieving international postgraduate students who want to study a master's by research or a PhD. The scholarship helps with tuition fees and living costs.

• Host: University of Sydney, Australia
• Level: Master's by research or PhD
• Study destination: Australia
• Deadline: 11 September 2026 (research periods 1 and 2, 2027) and 18 December 2026 (research periods 3 and 4, 2027)
• Awards: Number not specified
• Value: $42,754 per annum for 2025 awards, assisting with tuition fees and living costs
• Duration: Up to 14 research periods (full time) for Research Doctorate, up to 7 research periods for Research Masters

University of Sydney in Australia

Master's by research or PhD Degree offered at the University

Not specified.

International students

For 2025 awards, the scholarship is valued at $42,754 p.a. per annum. The scholarship assists with tuition fees and living costs. The Scholarship may be held for up to 14 research periods (full time) for Research Doctorate studies, or for up to 7 research periods for Research Masters studies.

You must:

• be a commencing or enrolled international student
• have an outstanding record of academic achievement and research potential
• have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled in a master's by research or PhD at the University of Sydney.

1. Apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a higher degree by research through Sydney Courses by the deadlines outlined in the Application and Award Timeline tables below, and
2. Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines outlined in the Application and Award Timeline tables below.

For research periods 1 and 2 in 2027, the deadline is 11 September 2026 while research periods 3 and 4 in 2027, the deadline is 18 December 2026.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

This scholarship suits international students who are either about to start or already enrolled in a master's by research or PhD at the University of Sydney. If you have a strong academic record and demonstrated research potential, and you hold an unconditional offer or are currently enrolled, you are the right candidate.

• Who can apply for the USYDIS? International students who are commencing or enrolled in a master's by research or PhD at the University of Sydney, with an outstanding academic record and research potential.
• What does the scholarship cover? It assists with tuition fees and living costs, valued at $42,754 per annum for 2025 awards.
• How long does the scholarship last? Up to 14 research periods (full time) for Research Doctorate studies, or up to 7 research periods for Research Masters studies.
• What is the application deadline? For research periods 1 and 2 in 2027, the deadline is 11 September 2026; for research periods 3 and 4 in 2027, the deadline is 18 December 2026.
• How do I apply? First apply for admission and submit all required documentation through Sydney Courses, then submit the scholarship application form by the relevant deadline.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start.
• Prepare your documents early, including academic transcripts and research proposal.
• Check the language requirements for your programme and ensure you meet them.
• Submit your admission application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
• Keep a copy of your submitted application for your records.