At UNSW, our scholarships are key to helping you reach your research goals. We offer scholarships funded by the Australian Government, UNSW and our faculties and schools, and a range of industry and international partners.
It is a good idea to read the UNSW Scholarship Terms and Conditions and Guidelines before applying.
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Training Program or University Postgraduate Award Scholarships | Up to $53,608 per annum (2026 rate) | Aligns with the domestic scholarship rounds – please see the “application deadlines” tab in the “how to apply” link for details. | |
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Description UNSW is home to many leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholars, researchers and lecturers. In the disciplines of law, medicine, education, mathematics and many more, our Indigenous researchers are making an impact for communities in Australia and the around the globe. UNSW offers an exciting research environment in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers and research are supported to thrive. From established researchers who are already making an impact to new Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates, UNSW is the perfect place to start your research journey. If you are planning to apply for the Indigenous Studies program(s), please complete the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture Expression of Interest (EOI) first. If your EOI is successful, you can then apply for this scholarship. You should submit your EOI at least 4 weeks before the scholarship deadline. For more information on the Faculty EOI process, please visit https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/study-with-us/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply. Funding Type: Living Allowance Value breakdown: Up to $53,608 per annum (2026 rate) Eligibility: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants |
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| Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship | $39,206 per annum (2026 rate) | 14-Aug-26 | |
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Description This scholarship provides a living allowance to support you during your higher degree research candidature at UNSW. There are three application rounds per year. Funding Type: Living Allowance Value breakdown: $39,206 per annum (2026 rate) Eligibility: Domestic applicants |
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| University Postgraduate Award (UPA) | $39,206 per annum (2026 rate) | 14-Aug-26 | |
| Research Training Program International (RTPI) Scholarship | $39,206 per annum (2026 rate) | 14-Aug-26 | |
| University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA) | $39,206 per annum (2026 rate) | 14-Aug-26 | |
| Tuition Fee Scholarship | $39,206 per annum (2026 rate) | 14-Aug-26 | |
| Australia Awards | Contribution to living expenses | Ongoing – please see the website for further details | |
| UNSW-CSC Scholarship | UNSW Tuition Fee Scholarship (TFS) for CSC, Living allowance from the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC), and top up from your Supervisor or School to the UNSW University Scholarship rate | https://www.unsw.edu.au/research/hdr/application#panel-3 | |
| Vietnam – Vingroup Scholarships | Contribution to living expense | Please see the website for details. | |
| GOstralia! Higher Degree Research Scholarships | Living allowance and Tuition Fee | Please see the GoStralia! website for details. |
