Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship

University of Wollongong

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

International students with an AQF-comparable bachelor's or master's degree and an overall result of at least 85% (or equivalent) enrolling in an eligible UOW coursework master's degree on an Australian campus. Several degrees are excluded (for example Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Teaching, Doctor of Medicine and double degrees containing them), and you cannot hold another scholarship, sponsorship, bursary or discount for the same course (stipend scholarships excepted). Keep a cumulative weighted average mark of at least 50.

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About this opportunity

UOW's Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship offers eligible international students a tuition fee reduction. No separate scholarship application is required; eligibility is assessed with the admission application.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. International students with an AQF-comparable bachelor's or master's degree and an overall result of at least 85% (or equivalent) enrolling in an eligible UOW coursework master's degree on an Australian campus. Several degrees are excluded (for example Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Teaching, Doctor of Medicine and double degrees containing them), and you cannot hold another scholarship, sponsorship, bursary or discount for the same course (stipend scholarships excepted). Keep a cumulative weighted average mark of at least 50.
2. Note the deadline. Automatic consideration with your course application (no separate application; the scholarship is issued with offers from 12 June 2026 for students starting in 2027 and beyond, and the page states no deadline) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Academic transcripts; admission application; passport and course-specific documents.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Academic merit and programme eligibility

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Tips from our advisors

1. Check the official page for excluded degrees and the terms applying to 2027 entrants.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.
7. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship?

International students with an AQF-comparable bachelor's or master's degree and an overall result of at least 85% (or equivalent) enrolling in an eligible UOW coursework master's degree on an Australian campus. Several degrees are excluded (for example Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Teaching, Doctor of Medicine and double degrees containing them), and you cannot hold another scholarship, sponsorship, bursary or discount for the same course (stipend scholarships excepted). Keep a cumulative weighted average mark of at least 50.

What does Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship cover?

30% tuition fee reduction for the minimum duration of an eligible course

When is the deadline for Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship?

Automatic consideration with your course application (no separate application; the scholarship is issued with offers from 12 June 2026 for students starting in 2027 and beyond, and the page states no deadline) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship?

Host countries: Australia.

What documents do I need for Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship?

Academic transcripts; admission application; passport and course-specific documents.

How are applicants selected for Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship?

Academic merit and programme eligibility

How much work is the Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship application?

Medium