Western Sydney University Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships 2025

The scholarship is a tuition fee waiver and does not cover costs associated living expenses, accommodation, transport, overseas student health cover or other costs associated with study.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Postdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorWestern Sydney University
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyWestern Sydney University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Fifty percent (50%) of tuition fees per session for full time enrolment for the duration of the degree up to a maximum two years.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered for the scholarship:

• be an international student and not an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. If your visa status changes to one of these during the study period, the scholarship will discontinue
• commence a new program of study in 2025
• have received an offer of admission to Western Sydney University
• satisfy the academic requirements for the scholarship, i.e., achieved a minimum GPA of 5.95 out of 7.0 or equivalent in a completed higher secondary study
• satisfy all other admission requirements and accept their admission offer by the acceptance deadline.

Applicants are not eligible if they:

• are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or hold permanent residency in Australia
• are a study abroad or an exchange student coming to the University
• are currently enrolled at Western Sydney University and apply for a scholarship for their existing program of study
• are seeking to make an application for advanced standing for their program prior to, or after enrolment
• do not submit an application to study at Western Sydney University and/or acceptance by the closing date
• are applying to study a program located at Sydney City campus
• have been awarded another scholarship by the University or another organisation that covers the cost of the tuition fees (fully or partially) to study at Western Sydney University
• are applying to study a postgraduate research degree.

Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship Terms and Conditions. 

Interview Dates and Process

Short-listing will be carried out by a panel of officers from the University, twice each year.

Shortlisted candidates are requested to provide a statement in support of their application indicating how they believe the scholarship will assist them with their studies and in their future career. Applicants will be ranked based on the selection criteria and the panel's review. Successful applicants will be notified via email by the University.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Separate Scholarships applications are not necessary as eligibility is automatically assessed with your Western applications. Only a limited number of Scholarships are available for each session, and therefore they are open until they are filled up. 

Applicants are advised to accept the scholarship as soon as you receive your Offer of Admission letter to avoid disappointment.

Offer of Admission letter to avoid disappointment.

Make an enquiry

For more information, kindly visit Western Sydney University scholarship webpage.