University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)

Brief description: 

The University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS), funded by the University of Sydney, provides a yearly scholarship to high quality international postgraduate students who wish to study a master’s by research or PhD.

Host Institution(s):

University of Sydney in Australia

Level/Fields of study:

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

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

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.

Eligibility:

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.

Application instructions:

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.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/australian-government-research-training-program/rtp-international.html