UTS President's Scholarship

VALUE

Living Allowance - $40,500 per annum, tax-free (commencing from 01 January 2027) 

Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) - single cover for 42 months for PhD and 24 months for Masters by Research. 

Application Open

07/09/2026


Application Close

07/10/2026


DURATION

Up to 3.5 years FT (PhD) and 2 years FT(MRes)


STATUS

Closed


Overview

The UTS President's scholarship (UTSP) is provided by the University of Technology Sydney to international Higher Degree Research students who demonstrate exceptional research potential. UTSPs are provided to assist with students' general living costs. The UTSP scholarship is not transferable to another institution.

Who is eligible

To be eligible for the UTSP, a student must:

  • be an overseas student as defined in the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (Cth); and
  • be commencing full-time enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at UTS (UTSPs are not available to applicants whose enrolment into a postgraduate research program has not been accepted by the University);
  • be undertaking study in a subject area identified by the University as one of its areas of research concentration; and
  • not have completed a degree at the same or higher level as the proposed candidature; and
  • not previously have held an Australian Government-funded postgraduate research scholarship, unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship payments commencing; and
  • not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship (excluding an IPRS) or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the UTSP stipend rate to undertake the HDR. Income earned from sources unrelated to the course of study is not subject to the 75% rule.

Applicants should ensure that they submit their completed application, including all required supporting documentation, by the relevant application deadline. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Other information

Applicants for the UTS President's Scholarship will automatically also be considered for the International Research Scholarship (IRS).

There is no separate Application forms for IRS and UTSP scholarships for prospective students. Completing one form will mean that you are considered for all associated scholarships.

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