Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s and Master’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
The UNSW globally recognised and prestigious Scientia Scholarship is the flagship scholarship for students with high academic achievement and leadership skills who are engaged in extracurricular work and are passionate about studying at UNSW. This scholarship is open to International undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students commencing full-time study at UNSW.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be an International Student
• Be commencing full-time study on campus in a UNSW Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program (excluding PG online and UNSW Canberra)
• Must have received an offer of admission into an eligible program for Term 3 2026 by the deadline.
Offers of admission must be one of the following:
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional)
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate Conditional English Package Offer (UEEC) - students must be enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages and successfully complete the program prior to commencing in Term 3 2026.
Selection Criteria
Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:
• Academic Merit
• Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
• Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
• Reasons for undertaking studies at UNSW
Value of Scholarship:
The International Scientia Coursework Scholarship offers either of the following benefits;
- Offer 1: Full tuition fee scholarship paid directly towards tuition fees for the minimum duration of program OR
- Offer 2: AUD$20,000 per annum paid directly towards tuition fees for the minimum duration of program
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i) Apply through the for International Students commencing Term 3, 2026 by the above deadline
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UNSW General Scholarship Page.