The Alek Safarian MBA Scholarship is valued at over $70,000 and covers a maximum 4 years of the tuition fees for enrolment in the part-time MBA in Semester 1, 2026.
This scholarship supports emerging leaders in pharmacy, pharmacology, medicine, nursing or science who have an interest in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications for Semester 1, 2026 are now closed.
Our MBA is designed for professionals with 3-5 years of relevant experience looking to either take their career to the next level or change career direction.
You can complete the degree in two to three years of part-time study and it consists of 12 units of study – an integrated core of seven units, an industry capstone and up to four electives chosen by you.
Entrants must register to apply and then complete an application form via our website. The application will include the submission of a statement of motivation.
Applications open
Monday 28 July 2025
Applications close
10am, Monday 8 September 2025
Shortlisted applicants are required to attend a discussion forum and submit an assessment piece.
Finalist Masterclass
Friday 10 October 2025
Reflective essays due
10am, Tuesday 14 October 2025
Shortlisted applicants are invited to attend an interview with the judging panel.
Finalist interviews
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Scholarship announcement
Tuesday 25 November 2025
The Alek Safarian MBA Scholarship is open to all students who meet the eligibility criteria for admission to the part-time MBA, commencing in Semester 1, 2026.
Applicants need not have applied for the degree prior to applying for the scholarship – however – only those applicants deemed eligible for entry to the part-time MBA via the prevailing admissions processes are eligible to be awarded the scholarship.
Preference will be given to those who have a qualification awarded by the University of Sydney in pharmacy, pharmacology, medicine, nursing or science.
The degree is currently not available to international students requiring a student visa. Current students enrolled in the University of Sydney MBA, University of Sydney employees are not eligible to apply.
