UTS Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia, is pleased to announce the Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship is specifically designed to attract and support highly meritorious international students who wish to enroll in an undergraduate program at UTS in Sydney.
The primary purpose of this scholarship is to acknowledge and reward academic excellence among incoming international students. It aims to make quality education accessible to talented individuals from around the world by providing significant financial support towards their tuition fees.
Key Highlights of the Scholarship:
• Scholarship Value: Recipients will receive AUD 10,000 towards the first year of their tuition fees.
• Payment Structure: The scholarship amount will be disbursed in two equal installments of AUD 5,000 each over the first year of study.
• Application Period: This scholarship runs throughout the year, meaning eligible students commencing their studies at UTS will be considered at various intake points.
• Selection Basis: Candidates are selected solely on the basis of their academic merit, ensuring that the most deserving students are recognized for their outstanding achievements.
For any inquiries regarding the scholarship or the application process, prospective students can contact:
UTS International
Phone: +61 2 9514 1531
Email: international.applications@uts.edu.au, reps@uts.edu.au
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the UTS Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following stringent criteria:
• Applicants must be an international student. This means they should not hold citizenship of New Zealand or Australia, nor be a permanent resident of Australia.
• The applicant must maintain their status as an international student for the entire session in which the scholarship is being offered and during the scholarship tenure.
• Candidates must successfully meet all general admission criteria for their selected undergraduate course at UTS. Admission to the chosen program is a prerequisite for scholarship consideration.
• The applicant must be commencing an on-campus, full-time UTS degree program located in Sydney. Online or part-time courses are not eligible.
• Applicants should have completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent high-school study. This qualification must have been obtained no longer than three years prior to their intended commencement at UTS.
• Recipients must not be in receipt of any other full tuition fee scholarship for their intended studies at UTS. This scholarship is intended to be a primary source of tuition fee support.
Important Notes:
• Students who are currently enrolled in a UTS transitional program are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
• Government-sponsored students are also ineligible for this scholarship. Please ensure you meet all the specified conditions before considering this valuable opportunity.
Required Documents
There are no specific documents required to apply directly for the UTS Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship. This is because the application process is automatic for eligible students.
Applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship based on their application for admission to an undergraduate program at UTS. Therefore, all standard documentation typically required for admission to your chosen UTS undergraduate course will be necessary. This generally includes:
• Official academic transcripts from previous studies.
• Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL scores).
• Any other supporting documents as specified by UTS admissions for your particular program.
Ensure your university admission application is complete and accurate, as your eligibility for the scholarship will be assessed from these submitted materials.
How to Apply
The application process for the UTS Undergraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship is entirely automatic. There is no separate scholarship application form or additional steps required to apply for this specific award.
All commencing international students who apply for an eligible undergraduate program at UTS in Sydney will be automatically considered for this scholarship. Your eligibility will be assessed based on the information provided in your general university admission application.
Therefore, the primary and only step for prospective students is to successfully apply for and secure admission to an eligible undergraduate program at the University of Technology Sydney. Meeting the scholarship's eligibility criteria during the standard admission application process is key to being considered for this prestigious award. Ensure your admission application highlights your academic merit clearly.