Applications are hereby invited from interested and exceptional international students for the University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme. These opportunities are available for undergraduate and master’s applicants.
The VCIS is a scholarship offered on commencement of a coursework degree (it is only awarded once during the first year of commencement and not renewable forthe following years).
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Sydney, Australia
Host Institution(s): University of Sydney, Australia
Scholarship Worth: $40,000
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Undergraduates & Masters
Nationality: International Students
About University Of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships
DETAILS | Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships
The Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships are awarded to exceptional international students. The Scholarship is open to all commencing international students enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework full degree.
A scholarship for exceptional international students is worth Up to $40,000 scholarship to support high-achieving international students to pursue coursework studies at the University of Sydney.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
Scholarship Benefits
All successful applicants for the University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme will be awarded the following benefits: Four scholarship amounts are offered based on your ranking against the selection criteria:
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: No application is required, as all eligible students who have secured an unconditional offer of admission by the following dates will be automatically considered.
Application Deadline: September 01, 2026
FAQs
1. What is the University Of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2026?
The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme (VCIS) is a merit-based scholarship offered by the University of Sydney to outstanding international students enrolling in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs. It provides financial support of up to $60,000 AUD to help cover tuition costs and is awarded based on academic excellence.
2. What benefits does the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme provide?
The scholarship offers five funding levels depending on the student’s academic ranking, including:
$60,000 (paid over one year in two instalments)
$40,000 (paid over one year in two instalments)
$20,000 (paid for one semester)
$10,000 (paid for one semester)
$5,000 (paid for one semester)
The scholarship is awarded once during the first year of study and is not renewable.
3. Who is eligible for the University Of Sydney Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2026?
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be an international student.
Apply for and receive an unconditional offer for a bachelor’s or coursework master’s degree at the University of Sydney.
Have not commenced the program yet.
Meet academic merit requirements, as selection is based mainly on academic performance.
4. How can students apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships Scheme 2026?
Students do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. All eligible international students who apply for admission and receive an unconditional offer by the scholarship deadlines are automatically considered. Scholarship selection is based on academic merit, and successful applicants are notified after admission assessment.