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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

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About the UNSW International Student Award (2026)

UNSW International Student Award Provider: UNSW Sydney Study destination: Australia Study level: Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate coursework Award 20% tuition contribution each term throughout programme. 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. Eligible African countries: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tanzania, Gambia, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing With admission application; no single deadline published. Cycle: 2026 and 2027 How to apply Official programme information: https://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/international-student-award Application route: https://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/international-student-award Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

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.

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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.

    1. 1
      Check 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.

    2. 2
      Check 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.

    3. 3
      Check 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.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      With 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.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official page and linked April 2026 eligible-country PDF read. Excludes AGSM, online/Canberra and specified pathways.
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    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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