UNSW International Student Award
Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
UNSW Sydney: 20% tuition contribution each term throughout programme. Eligibility and application conditions apply.
- Provider
- UNSW Sydney
- Host country
- Australia
- Deadline
- With admission application; no single deadline published.
- Region
- Oceania
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Citizens of the listed eligible countries commencing full-time as new international students in a UNSW diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme in 2026/2027; admission offer and personal statement of no more than 500 words. Excludes AGSM, UNSW Online, Canberra, Foundation, Transition Program Online, Hexamester and Study Abroad. Current students excluded except UNSW undergraduate-to-postgraduate progression; not deferrable.
- Funding
- Varies
- Study level
- Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate coursework
- Deadline
- With admission application; no single deadline published.
Key eligibility criteria
- Citizens of the listed eligible countries commencing full-time as new international students in a UNSW diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme in 2026/2027; admission offer and personal statement of no more than 500 words. Excludes AGSM, UNSW Online, Canberra, Foundation, Transition Program Online, Hexamester and Study Abroad. Current students excluded except UNSW undergraduate-to-postgraduate progression; not deferrable.
Recorded funding information
- Varies
About the UNSW International Student Award (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Varies
UNSW International Student Award eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizens of the listed eligible countries commencing full-time as new international students in a UNSW diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme in 2026/2027; admission offer and personal statement of no more than 500 words. Excludes AGSM, UNSW Online, Canberra, Foundation, Transition Program Online, Hexamester and Study Abroad. Current students excluded except UNSW undergraduate-to-postgraduate progression; not deferrable.
UNSW International Student Award document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the UNSW International Student Award 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/international-student-award to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Citizens of the listed eligible countries commencing full-time as new international students in a UNSW diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme in 2026/2027; admission offer and personal statement of no more than 500 words. Excludes AGSM, UNSW Online, Canberra, Foundation, Transition Program Online, Hexamester and Study Abroad. Current students excluded except UNSW undergraduate-to-postgraduate progression; not deferrable.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: With admission application; no single deadline published.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
UNSW International Student Award deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: With admission application; no single deadline published.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineWith admission application; no single deadline published.
Provider deadline information: With admission application; no single deadline published.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the UNSW International Student Award?+
Citizens of the listed eligible countries commencing full-time as new international students in a UNSW diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme in 2026/2027; admission offer and personal statement of no more than 500 words. Excludes AGSM, UNSW Online, Canberra, Foundation, Transition Program Online, Hexamester and Study Abroad. Current students excluded except UNSW undergraduate-to-postgraduate progression; not deferrable.
What funding does the UNSW International Student Award offer?+
Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: With admission application; no single deadline published.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/international-student-award to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Citizens of the listed eligible countries commencing full-time as new international students in a UNSW diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme in 2026/2027; admission offer and personal statement of no more than 500 words. Excludes AGSM, UNSW Online, Canberra, Foundation, Transition Program Online, Hexamester and Study Abroad. Current students excluded except UNSW undergraduate-to-postgraduate progression; not deferrable.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: With admission application; no single deadline published.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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