UN Women Australia MBA Scholarship

We are delighted to offer one UN Women Australia MBA Scholarship to study our part-time MBA valued at over $70,000. This scholarship recognises outstanding leadership, with a commitment to enhancing women’s rights and opportunities.

Study your MBA at a world top 25 university*.

* QS World University Rankings 2026

Title : Study your MBA part-time

Description : Accelerate, broaden or change your career with our MBA

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/business/study/mba/part-time-mba.html

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Title : Realise your leadership potential

Description : Learn to drive change, make an impact and become an inclusive, ethical leader

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/business/study/mba/part-time-mba.html

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Title : Refine your professional goals and career aspirations

Description : Utilise our personalised career & executive coaching programs.

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/business/study/mba/career-services.html

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About the MBA

Our part-time MBA has a strong focus on developing the personal and interpersonal skills needed to lead in today’s hyper-connected, global environment.

This degree is designed for professionals with 3-5 years of relevant experience looking to take their career to the next level and break into senior management.

The UN Women MBA Australia Scholarship is open to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for the program, and covers the full part-time MBA tuition fees for a maximum of four years of part-time study.

Contact our MBA team if you have any questions.

Selection process

Entrants must complete an initial scholarship application and submit a statement of motivation.

Applications open
Monday 2 March 2026

Applications close
10am, Monday 20 April 2026

Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an online group discussion forum and submit a short reflective essay.

Discussion forum
Thursday 14 May 2026

Reflective essays due
10am, Monday 18 May 2026

Shortlisted applicants are invited to attend an interview with the judging panel.

Finalist interviews
Wednesday 3 June 2026

Recipient announced
To be confirmed.

How to apply

Register your interest to apply online.
Submit an online application form via our website (application instructions will be provided after you register your interest)
Upload a copy of your CV, academic transcript, and personal statement of motivation detailing:
- Leadership experience and potential in their chosen field
- A demonstrated commitment to enhancing women’s leadership
- An interest in international relations, gender and development; and
- A passion for using business skills to drive social change

Eligibility

The UN Women Australia MBA Scholarships are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for admission to the part-time MBA at the University of Sydney.

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 relevant scholarship.

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 and UN Women Australia employees are not eligible to apply.

About the partnership

The University of Sydney Business School and UN Women Australia joined forces in 2014 and share a commitment to advancing gender equality at the most senior levels of the nation's public, corporate and not-for-profit sectors, and in a united goal to further women's education.

We have partnered with UN Women Australia to recognise outstanding leadership, with a commitment to enhancing women’s rights and opportunities.

The University of Sydney Business School