International Students

Scholarship opportunities

This page provides summary information about each of the scholarships that you may be interested in. We have included links to the scholarship sources which gives you more detail about them. You may also find UTS Faculty funded scholarships on the faculty websites.


Undergraduate Scholarships

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Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships

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Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Research Scholarships

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Australian Development Scholarships

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The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) scheme is funded by the Australian Government through the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). ADS provides opportunities for candidates from developing countries in Asia and Pacific regions to undertake full time study in Australian tertiary and technical institutions, including the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS).

ADS aims to contribute towards the long term development of Australia's partner countries in the Asia and Pacific regions. The targeted fields of study under the ADS differs from country to country and are determined by the recipient countries human resource and development needs and in accordance with Australia's bilateral aid program.

There are two categories of ADS:

For detailed information on ADS, including its selection criteria, eligible countries and when and how to apply, please refer to the AusAID website .

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IDP Student Mobility Scholarships

IDP Education Australia Ltd announced a range of scholarships which are intended to provide access to international education.

In second semester 2008 UTS will decide the category of IDP Student Mobility Scholarships which we will target for 2009. These decisions shall be published here once made.

See the IDP mobility scholarship website for more information.

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Australian Leadership Awards (ALA)

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The Australian Leadership Awards are open to individuals from countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The ALA targets individuals who have the potential to assume leadership roles and who can influence social and economic development in their countries.

The field of studies suitable for the ALA awards must relate to the priority issues in the Asia-Pacific regions. Currently these include:

UTS offers the relevant courses targeted under the ALA scheme. There is more information on UTS courses.

The maximum value of the ALA scholarship is A$100,000 for a postgraduate master's program and A$190,000 for a doctorate program. The benefits of the ALA include: full tuition fees, visa fees, health insurance, living allowance, return airfare, Introductory Academic Program (provided by the designated institution including UTS), and leadership training.

Selection criteria, eligible countries and when and how to apply is available on the ALA website.

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Australian Partnership Scholarships (APS)

The Australian Partnership Scholarships (APS) program was established by the Australian Government as part of the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Reconstruction and Development. Hence this scholarship program is only open to Indonesian students who wish to undertake postgraduate coursework studies in the areas of economic governance, public sector management and education. These postgraduate courses are available at UTS. There is more information on UTS courses.

The APS program will end in December 2009 and application for 2008 has closed.

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Council for Australia-Arab Relations (CAAR) Scholarship

The Council for Australia-Arab Relations was established in 2003 to strengthen ties between Australia and Arab countries. CAAR is sponsoring a limited number of short term scholarships for postgraduate students from Arab League countries to study in Australia. The Scholarship provides costs of university course fees for postgraduate students to undertake short term coursework programs of 3-6 months.
The application form is available from the CARR website

Closing date: 18 April 2008.

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Endeavour Postgraduate Awards

The Endeavour Postgraduate Awards enable international students to undertake a Masters by coursework in Australia. These Awards, funded by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)provide full financial support for international students for up to 2 years. The aim of the program is to strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and participating countries. The Endeavour program website has more information.

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The Peace Scholarship

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The Peace Scholarship is funded by UTS and INSEARCH in collaboration and partnership with IDP. Two postgraduate scholarships will be available per year for the next three years (2007-2010) in the area of good governance and health professional practice. Currently the eligible applicants must come from Afghanistan, India, Indonesia and Mexico. The program aims to show the importance of cultural diversities and promote international understanding and global peace.

The Peace Scholarships provide tuition fees for up to two semesters studies and if necessary, up to 50 weeks of intensive English language course provided by INSEARCH. The Scholarship also provides living allowance which will be funded by IDP.

More information on how and when to apply is available on the IDP website.

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Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (Endeavour IPRS)

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The Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships program is also funded by the Australian Government, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The objective of the Endeavour IPRS is to maintain and develop international research linkages and to attract top quality international postgraduate students to areas of research strength within Australian tertiary institutions.

Research Strengths

At UTS, the research strengths are at the forefront of change, developing innovative solutions to real world problems. These strengths fall under the areas of Science and Technology and Society and Culture.

The EIPRS is extremely competitive. UTS currently awards two EIPRS per year. Application deadline is 1 September.

To be considered for the Endeavour IPRS, you must qualify to commence a Higher Research Degree (HDR) at UTS in the year for which the EIPRS is awarded.

Find out more about applying for the Endeavour IPRS scholarship from our IPRS website.

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Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Awards

The Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Awards scheme provides opportunities for high achievers to undertake research studies and or research collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Scholarships are open to all fields of research study available in tertiary institutions across Australia, including UTS. Applications can be made online or application forms can be downloaded from the Endeavour Program website . Candidates applying for one of these Awards are advised to apply and gain admission to a research degree program at UTS before submitting their application for the Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Awards.

Alternatively, if you wish to undertake a research collaboration with one or more of UTS academic experts in the chosen field is intended you must obtain approval or agreement from the relevant academic or academics before coming to UTS. Further information about UTS research strengths includes a list of academic expertise.

The Endeavour Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Awards include:

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Home Governments and Home Institutions Scholarships

Many students who have been sponsored by their home Government study at UTS. Home Government Scholarship normally covers tuition fees, health insurance, living allowance, other incidental expenses as well as return travel expenses.

Interested students should check their Government education, training and public sector websites for information on available scholarship opportunities.

The Sponsored Students Team at UTS liaises with various Government sponsors concerning applications of students who have been selected to receive scholarships or sponsorship and provides assistance to all sponsored students during their studies at UTS.

Many undergraduate and postgraduate students sponsored by Home Governments and or Home Institutions are studying at UTS.

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UTS Research Scholarships


UTS President's Scholarships (UTSP)

UTS awards a limited number of living allowance scholarship, payable as fortnightly stipend, to the highest ranked Endeavour IPRS recipients. The value of the UTSP, currently approximately $19,600 per annum, will be equal to the value of an Australian Postgraduate Award offered to Australian students by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The UTSP is not transferable to another institution.

All Endeavour IPRS applicants will be considered for the UTSP and no separate application is required.

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UTS Faculty Scholarships


UTS: Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering recognizes its international high achievers in both its undergraduate and postgraduate programs by offering scholarships, payable as international student fees reduction.

All inquries must be directed to the Faculty of Engineering via their scholarships website.

Study Abroad Achievement Scholarship is offered once per semester worth A$1,000 to the highest achiever during their first semester as a Study Abroad (undergraduate or postgraduate) student. The scholarship will be paid towards the student's second semester fee.


UTS: Information Technology

The Faculty of Information Technology will be offering Dean's ACS Foundation Scholarships to local and international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. Each scholarship is worth $3,000 and will be awarded in two installments of $1,500 each. Only currently enrolled international students are eligible to be considered for these scholarships.

For further information contact the Faculty of Information Technology.


UTS: Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law offers two scholarships: UTS Law Foundation Scholarship and Eric Dreikurs Scholarship. Enrolled undergraduate law international students are eligible to apply for these scholarships. For further information refer to the UTS Scholarship website.


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UTS Union Sports Scholarships Program

The UTS Union Sports Scholarship Program assists UTS athletes to combine High Performance Sport and Tertiary Education. Once enrolled with UTS, international students who excel as athletes have the opportunity to apply for this scholarship, which includes cash grants depending on level, free use of the UTS Union Fitness Centre and subsidised fees when competing for UTS in University Sporting Competitions.


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Other information

You can search general UTS scholarship information from the UTS scholarships website.



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