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Scholarships valued up to 50% of tuition fees.
When you apply for a coursework program with Western Sydney University you will automatically be considered for an international scholarship. A separate application is not necessary.
Undergraduate
Western Sydney University has a range of scholarships available for international students seeking admission to undergraduate programs.
Scholarships valued at $6,000, $3,000 or 50% of tuition fees are awarded on academic merit.
Regional Achievement Award
International applicants from North Asia and South East Asia are eligible for either a AUD $5,000 or AUD $10,000 Regional Achievement Award, available for all 2026 intakes.
Terms & Conditions apply.
International UAC Scholarship
A $10,000 multi-year scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit as recognised by Western Sydney University for admission.
Terms & Conditions apply.
Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships
This Scholarship recognises outstanding academic achievements and will cover 50% of the cost of tuition fees for three years. Applications are not necessary and successful students will be notified in the Offer of Admission letter.
Western Sydney International Scholarships - Undergraduate
This scholarship was introduced to provide our Undergraduate international students a smooth start to university. We offer a $6000 multi-year or $3000 multi-year partial scholarship to be applied towards tuition fees up to a maximum of three years.
Postgraduate
Western Sydney University has a range of scholarships available for international students seeking admission to postgraduate programs.
Scholarships valued at $6,000, $3,000 or 50% of tuition fees are awarded on academic merit.
Regional Achievement Award
International applicants from North Asia and South East Asia are eligible for either a AUD $5,000 or AUD $10,000 Regional Achievement Award, available for all 2026 intakes.
Terms & Conditions apply.
International UAC Scholarship
A $10,000 multi-year scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit as recognised by Western Sydney University for admission.
Terms & Conditions apply.
Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships
To encourage exceptional academic achievements of international Postgraduate applicants, this Scholarship will cover 50% of the cost of the tuition fees. Applications are not necessary and successful students will be notified in the Offer of Admission letter.
Western Sydney International Scholarships - Postgraduate
This Scholarship for Postgraduate international applicants recognises academic merit and offers a $6000 multi-year or $3000 multi-year partial scholarship to be applied towards tuition fees up to a maximum of two years.
Alumni - International Scholarships
The International Alumni Scholarship offers $10,000 per year towards tuition fees, for up to three years (undergraduate) or two years (postgraduate). All new international students commencing a CRICOS-registered degree in 2026 will be automatically considered based on academic merit — no separate application is required.
The scholarship is available across most undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with some exclusions, and is awarded on a first-come-first-served basis until filled.
Terms & conditions apply
Western Sydney University International Alumni Scholarship
Sustainable Development Goals - International Scholarships
These scholarships have been introduced to support Western Sydney University’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Western Sydney University has been named number one in the world for its social, ecological and economic impact in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Ranking, 2025.
Sustainable Development Goals - International Undergraduate Scholarship
Sustainable Development Goals - International Postgraduate Scholarship
Western Sydney University Vietnam
AUS Access Scholarship
Western Sydney University is offering the AUS Access Scholarship to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students at our Western Sydney University Vietnam.
Packaged Offers
Western Sydney International EAP Scholarship
This Scholarship is for students with an eligible EAP packaged offer and provides a 20% discount on EAP fees for those commencing in 2024 or 2025.
Research
Joint Scholarships
Graduate Research School Scholarships
External Scholarships
The Australia Awards Scholarship is a prestigious international scholarship funded by the Australian Government that aims to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia's partner countries, in line with bilateral and regional agreements. The scholarship provides students the opportunity to study in Australia to build the skills and knowledge to promote development in their home country/region. Scholarships are mainly at postgraduate level however there is a limited number of undergraduate scholarships (country/region specific).
Eligibility
For country/region-specific eligibility criteria, please see the Australia Awards webpage.
Scholarship Value
Full tuition fees, return home travel, establishment allowance, contribution to Living Expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Supplementary Academic Support, air tickets for field trip (for research student only).
Application Process
You need to apply directly to the Australia Award managing office in your country/region to be considered for an Australia Award Scholarship. Closing dates vary from country/region to country/region. In most countries, applications fro scholarships close in approximately May of the previous year. For more information, view the Ausaid participating countries page.
Accommodation Scholarship
Accommodation Scholarships are available for International students commencing their studies at Western Sydney University. Visit our Accommodation Scholarship webpage for more information.
Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarship FAQs
1 on 1 Scholarship Advising Session
Only students who wish to discuss something not found within their scholarship terms and conditions will be eligible for a 1 on 1 scholarship advising session.
