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Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship (International)

50% off tuition for up to two years for new international postgraduate coursework students starting in 2027 with a GPA of 5.95/7 or equivalent.

Am I eligible?
🇦🇺 AustraliaWestern Sydney University

At a glance

Study level

Master’s

Destination

Australia

Funding

50% of tuition fees per session for full-time enrolment, up to two years. Tuition only.

Eligible applicants

New international postgraduate coursework students, GPA 5.95/7+

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Overview

Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship (International) is offered by Western Sydney University for Master’s study in Australia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.

Application checklist

What you’ll need

The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.

  1. Admission application documentsRequired

What this scholarship covers

Tuition fees (50%)

Included

Living costs

Not included

Accommodation

Not included

Overseas student health cover

Not included

50% of tuition fees per session for full-time enrolment, up to two years. Tuition only. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026

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International students

Conditional

Domestic students

No

Scholarship scope

University-specific

Last eligibility check

October 13, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
International students; not Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents
International eligibility
Excluded: postgraduate research degrees, Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration), Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Research, Sydney City campus programs, study abroad/exchange, advanced standing, and holders of another tuition scholarship.

Academic requirements

Academic recordRequired
Minimum GPA 5.95/7.0 or equivalent
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Study restrictions and coverage

Countries
Australia

Official eligibility summary

Open to new international students holding an offer to a CRICOS-registered postgraduate coursework degree of one to two years at Western Sydney University, starting in 2027. A minimum GPA of 5.95 out of 7.0 or equivalent is required. Research degrees and several named programs are excluded.

Applicant profile

  • New international postgraduate coursework students, GPA 5.95/7+

Study route

  • Master’s study in Australia

Current-cycle criteria

  • Open to new international students holding an offer to a CRICOS-registered postgraduate coursework degree of one to two years at Western Sydney University, starting in 2027. A minimum GPA of 5.95 out of 7.0 or equivalent is required. Research degrees and several named programs are excluded.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
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Required documents

  • Statement of support (if shortlisted)

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply to Western Sydney University for a 2027 postgraduate coursework program

  2. 2

    You are automatically considered

  3. 3

    If shortlisted, submit a statement of support

  4. 4

    Accept your offer promptly

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    Limited places per session, available until filled; no fixed closing date on the page.

    Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

Western Sydney University

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 13, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.