Undergraduate; coursework master’sOne-time first-year award of A$60,000, A$40,000, A$20,000, A$10,000 or A$5,000, determined competitively. A$60,000 and A$40,000 are paid in two equal semester instalments; smaller awards are paid for one semester. Not renewable.

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2027

Last verified 22 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Competitive one-time first-year awards of A$5,000–A$60,000 for international coursework entrants. Automatic consideration requires an unconditional offer by a 2027 selection-round cutoff.

Provider: The University of Sydney
Host country: Australia
Deadline: Next Semester 1 2027 unconditional-offer cutoff: 16 November 2026; earlier rounds have passed. Separate IB/UAC consideration follows the specified December 2026 results/offer rounds. Semester 2 2027 cutoffs: 15 February, 22 March and 3 May 2027. No separate scholarship form.
Region: Oceania

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Who can apply: Commencing international students who have not yet started an eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or coursework master’s degree and hold an unconditional offer by a selection-round cutoff. African applicants are eligible; academic merit determines selection.
Funding: One-time first-year award of A$60,000, A$40,000, A$20,000, A$10,000 or A$5,000, determined competitively. A$60,000 and A$40,000 are paid in two equal semester instalments; smaller awards are paid for one semester. Not renewable.
Study level: Undergraduate; coursework master’s
Deadline: Next Semester 1 2027 unconditional-offer cutoff: 16 November 2026; earlier rounds have passed. Separate IB/UAC consideration follows the specified December 2026 results/offer rounds. Semester 2 2027 cutoffs: 15 February, 22 March and 3 May 2027. No separate scholarship form.

Key eligibility criteria

Commencing international students who have not yet started an eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or coursework master’s degree and hold an unconditional offer by a selection-round cutoff. African applicants are eligible; academic merit determines selection.

About the University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2027 (2026)

Programme category: Scholarship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: OPEN. The University of Sydney’s Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme is a competitive first-year award, not renewable funding for an entire degree. Award levels are A$60,000, A$40,000, A$20,000, A$10,000 and A$5,000. The two largest are split into equal semester payments; smaller awards cover one semester. Some values may be restricted to particular cohorts. Eligibility and conditions International applicants, including Africans, must not yet have commenced their eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or coursework master’s degree and must hold an unconditional offer by a round’s cutoff. Selection is academic and subject to funds. Australian Government scholarship recipients are excluded. Recipients of the Sydney International Student Award can receive at most A$40,000 VCIS. Accepting another Sydney-administered scholarship above A$20,000 annually can terminate VCIS. A second instalment requires semester average mark 65 and no unpaid fees. Normally no deferral or suspension is allowed; unapproved part-time study or loss of international status can end support. Automatic consideration No separate scholarship application is required. The next Semester 1 2027 unconditional-offer cutoff is 16 November 2026. Special IB/UAC consideration follows December results and offers. Semester 2 2027 cutoffs are 15 February, 22 March and 3 May. Use the course admission route (https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/applying.html), accept the offer by the scholarship-round deadline and remain enrolled after census. Read the current VCIS terms (https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/e/vice-chancellor-international-scholarships-scheme.html). Application timing Next Semester 1 2027 unconditional-offer cutoff: 16 November 2026; earlier rounds have passed. Separate IB/UAC consideration follows the specified December 2026 results/offer rounds. Semester 2 2027 cutoffs: 15 February, 22 March and 3 May 2027. No separate scholarship form. Official information: https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/e/vice-chancellor-international-scholarships-scheme.html Application route: https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/applying.html Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2027 eligibility

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Commencing international students who have not yet started an eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or coursework master’s degree and hold an unconditional offer by a selection-round cutoff. African applicants are eligible; academic merit determines selection.

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2027 document information

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How to apply for the University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2027 2026

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Check https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/e/vice-chancellor-international-scholarships-scheme.html for the current award conditions. Do not assume a separate scholarship application is needed. Provider deadline information: Next Semester 1 2027 unconditional-offer cutoff: 16 November 2026; earlier rounds have passed. Separate IB/UAC consideration follows the specified December 2026 results/offer rounds. Semester 2 2027 cutoffs: 15 February, 22 March and 3 May 2027. No separate scholarship form.

University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2027 deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: Next Semester 1 2027 unconditional-offer cutoff: 16 November 2026; earlier rounds have passed. Separate IB/UAC consideration follows the specified December 2026 results/offer rounds. Semester 2 2027 cutoffs: 15 February, 22 March and 3 May 2027. No separate scholarship form.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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Next Semester 1 2027 unconditional-offer cutoff: 16 November 2026; earlier rounds have passed. Separate IB/UAC consideration follows the specified December 2026 results/offer rounds. Semester 2 2027 cutoffs: 15 February, 22 March and 3 May 2027. No separate scholarship form.
Provider deadline information: Next Semester 1 2027 unconditional-offer cutoff: 16 November 2026; earlier rounds have passed. Separate IB/UAC consideration follows the specified December 2026 results/offer rounds. Semester 2 2027 cutoffs: 15 February, 22 March and 3 May 2027. No separate scholarship form.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Who can apply for the University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2027?+

Commencing international students who have not yet started an eligible onshore CRICOS undergraduate or coursework master’s degree and hold an unconditional offer by a selection-round cutoff. African applicants are eligible; academic merit determines selection.

What funding does the University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2027 offer?+

Listed funding: One-time first-year award of A$60,000, A$40,000, A$20,000, A$10,000 or A$5,000, determined competitively. A$60,000 and A$40,000 are paid in two equal semester instalments; smaller awards are paid for one semester. Not renewable.. 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: Next Semester 1 2027 unconditional-offer cutoff: 16 November 2026; earlier rounds have passed. Separate IB/UAC consideration follows the specified December 2026 results/offer rounds. Semester 2 2027 cutoffs: 15 February, 22 March and 3 May 2027. No separate scholarship form.. 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?+

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How do I check the application process?+

Automatic consideration No separate scholarship application is required. Check https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/e/vice-chancellor-international-scholarships-scheme.html for the current award conditions. Do not assume a separate scholarship application is needed. Provider deadline information: Next Semester 1 2027 unconditional-offer cutoff: 16 November 2026; earlier rounds have passed. Separate IB/UAC consideration follows the specified December 2026 results/offer rounds. Semester 2 2027 cutoffs: 15 February, 22 March and 3 May 2027. No separate scholarship form.

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