Sydney Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024 [Study In Australia]

The University of Sydney is offering an exclusive undergraduate scholarship aimed at exceptional international students, providing full tuition fees and amenities support across diverse undergraduate courses.

The Sydney International Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024 is an esteemed opportunity for exceptional international students to pursue their undergraduate studies at the University of Sydney.

This scholarship aims to support outstanding students from diverse backgrounds and priority markets across various undergraduate courses.

SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:

Beautiful Facts About The University of Sydney

1. Oldest University in Australia: Established in 1850, the University of Sydney is the oldest university in Australia and Oceania, marking over 170 years of academic excellence.
2. Trailblazer in Equality: It was one of the world’s first universities to admit students based solely on academic merit and opened its doors to women on the same basis as men, setting a precedent for gender equality in education.
3. Nobel and Crafoord Laureates: The university boasts five Nobel laureates and two Crafoord laureates among its graduates and faculty, highlighting its significant contributions to global research and innovation.
4. Prime Ministers and Governors-General: Eight Australian prime ministers, including the current one, Anthony Albanese, and two governors-general of Australia are alumni of this prestigious institution.
5. High Court Justices: The university has produced 26 justices of the High Court of Australia, including five chief justices, underscoring its influence in shaping the country’s legal landscape.
6. Rhodes and Gates Scholars: With 110 Rhodes Scholars and 19 Gates Scholars, the university has a rich history of producing world-class scholars and leaders.
7. Revolutionary Origins: Founded by William Wentworth and Sir Charles Nicholson, the university was envisioned as an institution for the poor to rise to the highest positions, ensuring that education was based on merit rather than social status.
8. Royal Recognition: In 1858, the university received a royal charter from Queen Victoria, equating its degrees with those conferred by prestigious UK universities.
9. Pioneering Women’s Education: The University of Sydney was among the first in the world to admit women on equal terms with men from 1881, with Mary Elizabeth Brown and Isola Florence Thompson being the first women to receive BA degrees.
10. Architect of Iconic Structures: John Bradfield, who received his Doctor of Science in Engineering degree from the university in 1924, was the lead engineer for the construction of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.
11. Philosophical Debates: The university’s philosophy department, once led by the renowned John Anderson, has been at the center of significant intellectual debates, including the introduction of courses on Marxism and feminism during the 1960s.
12. Picasso Connection: The university received a rare Pablo Picasso painting, “Jeune Fille Endormie,” from an anonymous donor in 2010, which was auctioned for over $20 million AUD, funding several endowed professorial chairs at the Charles Perkins Centre.
13. Impressive Endowments: The estate of John Henry Challis bequeathed a significant sum to the university, leading to the creation of seven new professorships in various fields, propelling academic advancement.
14. Groundbreaking Research Centers: The Charles Perkins Centre, named after the first Indigenous Australian graduate, focuses on tackling some of the most pressing global health issues, showcasing the university’s commitment to impactful research.

Rewards For Sydney Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024 

• 100% tuition fees
• Student Services Amenities Fee (SSAF) for the full-time duration of the recipient’s single undergraduate degree

Selection Criteria

a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:

I. academic merit from the applicants application for admission and meeting the minimum threshold set by the selection committee,
II. completion of an online application form, 
III. diversity of nationality, and
IV. diversity of intended degree.

b. The scholarship will be awarded a selection committee consisting of:

I. Director, International or their nominated delegate,
II. Director, Admissions or their nominated delegate, and the
III. International Officer.

c. Other committee members may be co-opted into the committee on a needs basis as determined by the Director, International.

d. The decision of the selection committee is final.

e. Recipients must accept their unconditional offer of admission and scholarship offer by the required deadline. Failing to do so will result in the scholarship offer being rescinded.

Scholarship Value

a. The Scholarship will provide the below benefits for the published full-time duration of the recipient’s single undergraduate degree (including embedded honours) up to a maximum total duration of 4 years full-time study.

I. 100% tuition fees, and
II. Student Services Amenities Fee.

b. The scholarship can not be extended without the prior approval of Director, International.

c. Deferral and suspension of the scholarship is not permitted. 

d. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.

e. No other amount is payable. Recipients are responsible for all other costs for studying at the University of Sydney including but not limited to, Overseas Health Cover (OSHC), living costs, accommodation, textbooks, flights and costs associated with being under the age of 18.

Eligibility For Sydney Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024 

• Must be an international student
• Must have applied for but not yet commenced a single undergraduate coursework degree
• Must enroll in their eligible degree full-time
• Must not be commencing a second degree at the University of Sydney
• Must have completed secondary school or a foundation program in Australia or from a recognized foundation partner
• Must not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a year 12 program)

To maintain the scholarship, recipients must:

1. Maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester.
2. Have no outstanding fees.
3. Complete their degree within the published full-time duration.

Ongoing Eligibility

a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must:

I. maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester,
II. have no outstanding fees, and
III. complete their degree within the published full-time duration. 

b. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have achieved a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) to receive their next payment. Any costs related to Study Abroad or exchange will not be covered by this scholarship.

Other Requirements

a. Recipients may be invited to promote the:

I. program in which they are enrolled, and
II. scholarship.

b. Recipients may be invited to represent the University of Sydney at student, marketing and corporate networking events. Costs of representing the University of Sydney at these events will be covered by the University of Sydney.

Termination of Scholarship

a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:

I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. becomes a domestic student, 
III. changes nationality,
IV. commences part-time enrolment, 
V. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance, 
VI. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave,
VII. receives another commencing student scholarship except for the Sydney International Student Award, or
VIII. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application.

b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.  

c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed. 

How To Apply For Sydney Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024 

Interested And Qualified Candidates Should Use The Link Below To Apply.

Only successful applicants will be contacted after applying for the scholarship. The indicative turnaround time to receive a scholarship offer is 5 weeks from when you submit an application for the scholarship.

Approximately 20 scholarships will be awarded globally per year across the two intakes focusing on diversity of course and diversity of nationality. The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.

Source: https://www.sydney.edu.au/