Scholarship

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate Scholarship for Asylum Seekers and Refugees

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$62,000 - A$62,000

Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This scholarship was established by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney to financially support asylum seekers or refugees commencing a postgraduate coursework degree. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for postgraduate students holding specific asylum seeker visas in Australia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, health cover, and student amenities fees for the duration of the approved course up to 1.5 years. Recipients must be enrolled as international students and maintain satisfactory academic performance throughout their studies.

Duration 12 - 19 mo

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Residency
Australia
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Review process

Selection based on personal statement describing applicant's personal circumstances. Evaluated by Associate Dean of Postgraduate Programs or delegates.

Additional benefits

  • health_insurance

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements