The Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious fully funded scholarship for outstanding international students pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney.
The scholarship covers full tuition fees and the Student Services Amenities Fee for the entire duration of an eligible undergraduate program.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Host Institution: University of Sydney
- Study Level: Bachelor’s
- Eligible Countries: All Countries (International Students)
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: Open
About the Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
The Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship recognizes exceptional international students with outstanding academic achievement.
The scholarship supports students beginning their first undergraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney, providing full financial support for tuition throughout their studies while giving recipients access to one of Australia’s leading research universities.
The scholarship is tenable for up to four years of full-time study, including embedded honours programs where applicable.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- 100% tuition fee coverage.
- Student Services Amenities Fee (SSAF) coverage.
- Funding for up to four years of eligible full-time undergraduate study, including embedded honours.
- Opportunity to study at one of Australia’s leading universities.
- Access to a globally recognized education and diverse international academic community.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be an international student.
- Have applied for, but not yet commenced, an eligible undergraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney.
- Enrol full-time in their eligible degree.
- Be commencing their first degree at the University of Sydney.
- Have completed secondary school or an approved foundation program in Australia or through a University of Sydney recognized foundation partner.
- Not have previously undertaken tertiary-level studies, except approved extension studies completed as part of Year 12.
Selection Criteria
Applications are assessed based on:
- Academic excellence.
- Successful completion of the scholarship application.
- Diversity of applicants’ nationalities.
- Diversity across intended undergraduate degree programmes.
Scholarship Conditions
Recipients are expected to:
- Maintain full-time enrolment throughout the scholarship period.
- Continue meeting the University’s academic requirements.
- Comply with all scholarship terms and conditions.
There is no fixed application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
How to Apply
To apply for the Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship:
- Apply for admission to an eligible undergraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney.
- Complete the online scholarship application form.
- Submit all required supporting documents.
- Wait for the University’s assessment process.
Only successful applicants will be contacted by the University of Sydney.