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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM (RTP)

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Application Deadline: 18 December, 2026

LOCATION: Australia

The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships and equivalent university scholarships provide financial support to international postgraduate research students. This scholarship is for international students pursuing higher degree by research

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for an RTP scholarship and equivalent university scholarships, you must:

Commencing students

Apply for admission and submit all required documentation for admission to a higher degree by research through Sydney Courses by the deadlines outlined in the ‘Application and award timeline’ table—these differ for domestic students and international students.

Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.

Currently enrolled students

Be currently enrolled in a higher degree by research. 

Submit the scholarship application form by the deadlines.

Application and award timeline

Scholarship Commencing research periodSubmission deadlineOutcomes Issued fromOutcomes Finalized
Research Period 1 and 2, 202711 September 202610 November 202617 December 2026
Research Period 3 and 4, 202718 December 202626 February 2027Off-Shore Applicants: 18 May 2027^ On-Shore Applicants : 30 June 2027
Research Period 1 and 2, 202810 September 202716 November 202720 December 2027
Research Period 3 and 4, 2028*Mid-December 2027Mid-Feb 2028Mid-March 2028

BENEFIT:

ScholarshipEligibility and award processBenefitsTerms and Conditions
RTP Stipend ScholarshipDomestic and international students Commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Competitively awarded$44,293 p.a. stipend (2027 rate) $42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate) Relocation and thesis allowanceRTP Stipend (international) (pdf, 180kb)
RTP Fee Offset International students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Those awarded with an RTP Stipend Scholarship will automatically be awarded this scholarship.100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)RTP Fee Offset (pdf, 209kb)
University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)International students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Competitively awarded$44,293 p.a. stipend (2027 rate) $42,754 p.a. stipend (2026 rate) Relocation and thesis allowanceUSYDIS (pdf, 209kb)
University of Sydney Tuition Fee ScholarshipInternational students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research Those awarded with a USYDIS will automatically be awarded this scholarship.100% tuition fees for up to 14 research periods.
International Tuition Fee Scholarship (pdf, 246kb)
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CAREWAVE ASPIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 9 November 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme (CASP) is a merit- and need-based scholarship initiative designed to provide financial support to students from vulnerable communities who have gained admission into eligible tertiary institutions, with priority given to Federal Universities in Nigeria.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Carewave ASPIRE Scholarship Programme is intended for students who demonstrate both academic excellence and genuine financial need.

Applicants are expected to:

Be Nigerian citizens.

Have secured admission into an eligible Federal University in Nigeria.

Demonstrate strong academic performance.

Come from a vulnerable or financially disadvantaged community.

Demonstrate genuine financial need.

Show integrity, leadership potential, and commitment to their education.

Meet all other requirements outlined in the official scholarship guidelines.

Carewave recognizes that vulnerability can take different forms. Therefore, the selection process will consider the applicant’s individual circumstances alongside their academic achievements.

What Programmes of Study: CASP will prioritise academic programmes that offer strong opportunities for professional development and contribute to Nigeria’s social and economic advancement.

STEM Programmes: Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Statistics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Food Science and Technology.

Humanities and Social Sciences:: Law, Economics, Accounting, Finance,Mass Communication,Communication and Media Studies, Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Business Administration, Criminology and Security Studies, Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, English and Literary Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, History and International Studies, Entrepreneurship.

The inclusion of Humanities and Social Sciences reflects Carewave’s understanding that Nigeria’s development requires not only scientists and engineers, but also skilled professionals in law, policy, economics, communication, governance, social development, and other fields.

BENEFIT:

Type: NGN500,000

Amount: NGN500,000

Periodicity: Yearly

Tuition: Tuition fee will be covered

Living costs: A living stipend will be provided

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