Scholarship and funding
Western Sydney University offers a range of funding options to help make your global experience more accessible.
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Scholarships for semester program
Amounts:
AUD $1,750
Eligibility criteria:
- Be undertaking a Bachelor degree, Bachelor Honours degree (Level 8) or Postgraduate degree at Western Sydney University
- Be awarded only one type of grant for the same program (you are not being granted any other grant to attend the program)
- You may still receive an OS-HELP loan in addition to a Go Global Grant
- Be actively enrolled at a Western Sydney University campus (online included).
- Have completed an application in the Go Global Portal
- Have completed a Request to receive a Go Global Grant Payment form via Western Now
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Amounts:
The following grants are available for exchange in Spring 2027:
- South Korea - $15,000
- Taiwan - $15,000
- Hong Kong - $15,000
- WSU Surabaya Campus - $15,000
Eligibility criteria:
- Only for study in the Indo-Pacific Region
- Be an Australian citizen
- Undertaking a Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree (Level 8) at Western Sydney University
- Have not received more than one NCP Mobility Grant for an experience during their Australian course of study
- Must receive Academic Approval for the overseas study
- Not currently, or previously, a citizen or permanent resident of the host country where the program is taking place
- Have completed an application in the Go Global Portal for an NCP-funded program
* If you are receiving an NCP grant you CANNOT receive a Go Global Grant
Requirements:
- South Korea (Semester to Be completed by 31st July 2028)
- Students must enrol into the Language Immersion Minor at WSU - 2 x subjects that are language and 2 x subjects that culture or country specific
- Taiwan (Semester to Be completed by 31st July 2028)
- Students must be from the School of Science
- Hong Kong (Semester to Be completed by 31st July 2028)
- Students must enrol into 2 x subjects that are language specific
- WSU Surabaya Campus (Semester to Be completed by 31st July 2028)
Scholarships for short program
Amounts:
AUD $500
Eligibility criteria:
- Be undertaking a Bachelor degree, Bachelor Honours degree (Level 8) or Postgraduate degree at Western Sydney University
- Be awarded only one type of grant for the same program (you are not being granted any other grant to attend the program)
- You may still receive an OS-HELP loan in addition to a Go Global Grant
- Be actively enrolled at a Western Sydney University campus (Online included).
- Have completed an application in the Go Global Portal
- Have completed a Request to receive a Go Global Grant Payment form via Western Now
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OS-HELP loans
A large majority of Global Learning experiences at Western are funded by OS-HELP. This is a deferred HELP debt loan for Australian citizens enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place who want to undertake an approved activity overseas.
OS-HELP can be used for a range of expenses such as airfares, accommodation and other travel or study expenses. Students can access a total of two OS-HELP loans over their lifetime. The debt has the same repayment conditions as HECS-HELP and are indexed accordingly.
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Amounts
- Asian Destination – AUD $4,000 or $10,130 (for 2026)
- Non-Asian Destination – AUD $4,000 or $8,442 (for 2026)
- Australian or permanent humanitarian visa holder or a New Zealand Special Category Visa (NZ SCV) holder who has met the long-term residency requirements
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate as a Commonwealth supported student
- Have completed 80 credits points of your study
- Will have 10 credit points remaining on return from overseas study
- Must receive Academic Approval for the overseas study
- Have not received an OS-HELP loan on more than one other occasion
- Have completed an application via the Go Global Portal
- Have submitted an OS-HELP Assistance Application form via Western Now
Centrelink
Australian residents receiving Centrelink payments must inform the government before traveling overseas. Contact Centrelink to notify them and receive instructions on managing payments abroad, potentially including applying for an exemption. Failing to inform or providing false information can lead to overpayment and legal consequences. To stay compliant, it is advised to contact Centrelink or visit their website for accurate information based on your specific circumstances and travel plans.
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