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General scholarships

Postgraduate coursework scholarships
Browse scholarships for domestic postgraduate students studying in any faculty.

To find a scholarship that works for you, browse the below options and check your eligibility.

This page includes scholarships for both prospective and current students.

 

Scholarship Value Eligibility

American Australian Association Graduate Education Fund

$40,000
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Pursue postgraduate studies in the United States
Dr Katherine Bau and Brothers Scholarship $45,000 p.a. (up to 4 years)
  • Full-time in Doctor of Medicine
  • in financial need
Cambridge Australia Scholarships Various
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Apply for a master's or PhD admission and scholarship through the Board of Graduate Studies, University of Cambridge
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Professor Henry J Cowan Memorial Scholarship $1500
  • Domestic full-time student in occupational therapy, speech pathology or physiotherapy 
  • High academic achiever
Cockbain Family Wildlife Trust Scholarship
$20,000 p.a. (up to 1 year)
  • Domestic / international student
  • Currently enrolled full time in the final year of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
DAAD Scholarships and Funding Programs for Australia Various
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a long-term resident of Australia
David Clarke Memorial Scholarship $15,000
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen
  • Unconditional offer to study a coursework degree
  • University of Sydney Rugby Club member
Digital Health Internship $9,000
  • Currently enrolled in a coursework degree
  • Complete an internship in digital health
Diversity of Leaders in Major Projects Scholarship $25,000
  • From a minority group
  • Minimum WAM of 65 
  • 10 years of relevant professional experience 
  • Employed in a project-related role
GDIHP to Public Health Masters Transition Scholarship

$8,301 p.a. (up to 1 year), or

$9,300p.a. (up to 1.5 years)

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • Have completed or will complete the GDIHP
  • Have an unconditional offer of a master degree in health 
  • Have obtained WAM of 65 or higher for GDIHP
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Diversity Scholarship $6500 p.a. (up to 4 years)
  • Domestic student
  • Having an unconditional offer of admission and commencing full-time study in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Eric Horatio Maclean Scholarship $8500 p.a. (up to 4 years)
  • Domestic student
  • Commencing or being currently enrolled full-time in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 
  • Demonstrate financial hardship via the UAC Equity Scholarship
Fulbright Scholarship Various
  • Australian citizen
  • Residing in Australia
Graduating Year of 1977 Scholarship for an Indigenous MD Student $6,000 p.a. (up to 4 years)
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 
  • Studying Doctor of Medicine 
  • Financial disadvantages
Grants-in-aid (GIA) Various
  • Higher degree by research student
Judge J Ralph J Perdriau Practical Legal Training Scholarship for Marrickville Legal Centre $20,000
  • Domestic/international student
  • Currently enrolled in final semester in a LLB or JD
  • Undertake a 75 day PLT program at Marrickville Legal Centre
Judge J Ralph J Perdriau Practical Legal Training Scholarship for Redfern Legal Centre $20,000 
  • Domestic or international student
  • Currently enrolled in final semester in LLB or JD
  • Undertake a 75-day PLT program at the Redfern Legal Centre
Knight-Henessey Scholars Stanford University Full financial support
  • Apply to any graduate program at Stanford University
  • Completed a bachelor degree in 2014 or later
Placement Scholarships for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Approx. $1,000 p.a. (one-off payment)
  • Domestic student
  • Currently enrolled in DVM 
  • Undertaking unit VETS6408
Rhodes Scholarship Course Fees and a stipend of £18,180 per annum
  • See page for details
Semester 2 Starter Postgraduate Scholarship

 

$8000 (full-time) or $4000 (part-time)

 

  • Domestic student
  • Enrolling in a faculty priority postgraduate course in Semester 2 2022 
  • Have an unconditional offer for Semester 2
State Super ESG for Impact Scholarship $16,000 (honours/master's) and $36,000 (PhD)
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Enrolled as an honours/ postgraduate student
  • Have an idea for research into innovative solutions for superannuation
Sydney Symposium Choral Foundation Conducting Scholarship TBC
  • Australian citizen
  • Participating in promotion and development of Australian choral music as choral conductor
  • Must be aged up to 35 years
The Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships Tuition, insurance fees + stipend
  • Australian citizen
  • 2021-22 University of Sydney graduate
The Isaacs Family Scholarship in Science up to $105,000
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student
  • Have an unconditional offer of admission or be currently enrolled full-time or part-time to study a Masters by Coursework degree within the Faculty of Science
  • Must be available to attend the online or face to face interview
The Kadadjiny Indigenous Scholarship $3,500
  • Indigenous Australian
  • Study at an Australian University
The Lyn Mallesch Scholarship up to $4,300
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney
The MLC School Teacher Education Scholarship $9,000
  • Final year postgraduate education student in 2024
  • Undertake an internship at MLC School
The Rabbi Brasch Bursary $25,500 p.a. (up to four years)
  • Enrolled full-time
  • First Year of a Doctor of Medicine (MD)
The Women’s College Scholarships See page for details
  • Must apply for residency at The Women’s College
ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships See page for details
  • Enrolled at an Australian University
  • Master or bachelor degree student
  • Completed two years study
United States Studies Centre Study Abroad Fund Various
  • Participating in DC Placement Program
United States Studies Centre Travel Support Scheme – Honours Various
  • Enrolled in the American Studies Honours program
University of Sydney and Sydney Uni Sports and Fitness (SUSF) Elite Athlete Program See page for details
  • Be enrolled in tertiary education
  • Represent the University of Sydney in sport
Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship Up to $120,000 
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Achieve an average result of H1 or H2A equivalent
  • Masters by coursework or research or a PhD
  • Commence study in 2024 
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in NeuroMusic for Healthy Brain Ageing $35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Commencing PhD at Sydney Conservatorium of Music
  • Holds First Class Honours or equivalent degree