The University of Sydney offers the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme (VCIS) to support high-achieving international students who are pursuing coursework degrees. The scholarship provides financial assistance of up to $40,000 to help students realize their academic aspirations at one of the world’s leading universities.

🎓 Scholarship Type: Merit-based scholarship for international students
🌟 Eligibility: International students with an unconditional offer for a CRICOS-registered coursework degree
💰 Award: Up to $40,000
📅 Application Deadline: May 16, 2025 Key Points About VCIS:

  • 🏆 Merit-based scholarship for international students starting coursework degrees.
  • 💲 Offers awards from $5,000 to $40,000 based on merit.
  • 🎓 Eligible students need an unconditional offer for a CRICOS-registered degree.
  • ⏳ Scholarship payable over one year or one semester, depending on award amount.
  • 📝 Automatic consideration upon admission application, no separate application needed.

Designation

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Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships (VCIS)

Research Area

Coursework degrees across various disciplines offered at the University of Sydney.

Location

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University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Eligibility/Qualification

To be eligible for the VCIS, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an international student.
  • Have applied for but not yet commenced a bachelor’s degree or a coursework master’s degree that is a CRICOS-registered program delivered onshore at the University of Sydney.
  • Receive an unconditional offer of admission by the application deadline.

Job Description

This scholarship is a merit-based award designed to:

  • Support outstanding international students commencing coursework degrees.
  • Provide financial assistance based on academic merit, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $40,000.

How to Apply

Eligible students will be automatically considered for the VCIS upon securing an unconditional offer of admission. There is no separate application process for the scholarship; however, students must apply for admission to the University of Sydney before the deadline to be considered.

Last Date to Apply

The application deadline for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships is May 16, 2025.

For more information, visit University of Sydney’s official website.

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