Financial assistance

Scholarships

Apply to cover the cost of your studies, such as tuition fees, based on factors like your area of study, achievements or financial situation.

Title : Our scholarships

Description : We have hundreds of scholarships available each year as a single or an ongoing payment.

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/financial-assistance/scholarships.html

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Title : Australia Awards

Description : Offered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to students from partner countries, studying in areas relevant to their country’s development needs.

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/international-support/australia-awards.html

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Title : Prizes

Description : Faculty, literary and university-wide prizes and monetary awards that recognise your academic accomplishments or high-quality works.

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/graduations/prizes.html

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Support for study and living expenses Apply for bursaries, loans and vouchers to assist with essential costs, except your tuition.

Bursaries, loans and vouchers

International loan schemes

Commonwealth Prac Payment Eligible students in teaching, nursing, or social work who undertake mandatory placements may qualify for financial assistance to help ease cost-of-living pressures. Find out more about the payment

Support for study overseas If you’re planning to study overseas, you may be able to access financial support through a mobility grant or scholarship, or OS-HELP if you’re studying in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).

OS-HELP loan for CSP students

Australian mobility grants

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Last updated: 03 November 2026

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