UNSW Graduate Scholarships

UNSW provides an HDR application process for Higher Degree Research candidates, with an option to be considered for a scholarship during the application. The page states that applicants must meet HDR program eligibility and that scholarship eligibility is assessed under UNSW Scholarship Terms and Conditions and Guidelines.

The process is for applicants to Higher Degree Research programs. The page directs applicants to the specific preferred program to view program eligibility criteria, and it states that English requirements apply to both domestic and international applicants. It also notes that specific Faculties or programs may add additional requirements and directs applicants to their Faculty website for further details.

Before applying, applicants are advised to find a supervisor with compatible research interests and working styles, and to complete required expression of interest steps where required by the listed Faculties. The page also describes an interview and the need to complete research plan questions on the application form, including admission eligibility, research capability, project rationale, and a description of the proposed research project.

Support details such as what the scholarship provides and how long it lasts are not covered on this page. The page does state that applications must be complete with all required documents before being considered, and that scholarship consideration is handled by selecting a scholarship round for the preferred term start date and indicating scholarship consideration on the application form.

• Program eligibility: visit Higher Degree Research and click on the link for preferred program to view eligibility criteria.
• English requirements: all applicants (domestic and international) must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the minimum UNSW English Language Requirements.
• English requirement timing for scholarship applicants: if applying for a scholarship, demonstrate you meet English requirements before the scholarship deadline.
• English evidence options: English Language Tests and University English Courses; Prior study in the medium of English; Other qualifications.
• Source of funding (international applicants): complete the scholarship and funding questions on the application form and, if required, submit evidence of capacity to fund living costs, fees and other associated costs for the duration of studies.
• Genuine Student requirement (international applicants): demonstrate ability to financially support yourself (and any dependants) for the duration of studies and that you are a Genuine Student (GS).
• Funding pathway options (international applicants): apply for a UNSW Research Scholarship, an alternative scholarship or sponsorship provided externally to UNSW, or self-funding.
• Other: specific Faculties or programs may have additional requirements; applicants should see their Faculty’s website for further details.
• Scholarship eligibility: read UNSW Scholarship Terms and Conditions and Guidelines to determine eligibility if applying for a scholarship.

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1. Determine eligibility, including program eligibility and English requirements (and the funding and Genuine Student requirements for international applicants).
2. Find a supervisor and prepare your research plan: follow supervisor finding steps, complete any expression of interest where required by Faculties listed on the page, and attend a pre-admission interview.
3. Prepare supporting documentation following the Document Submission Guidelines; scanned copies may be submitted, and original documents may be verified before enrolment if requested.
4. If you have documents in a language other than English, arrange English translations by an accredited translator with the required translation elements listed on the page.
5. Submit the application via the UNSW Applicant Portal: only full applications (with all required documents) proceed to the next stage.
6. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, indicate this on the application form and select the scholarship round for your preferred term start date.
7. Track your application in the UNSW Applicant Portal and upload any additional documents after submission; only once mandatory documents are accepted will the application be sent to the School for processing.

• Supporting documentation outlined in the Document Submission Guidelines.
• English translations of documents in a language other than English, if applicable, including translator signature and printed name, proof of accreditation (name and membership number), date the statement is made, and the required translation accuracy statement text.
• Evidence of English language ability meeting the minimum UNSW English Language Requirements (method depends on the applicant’s chosen evidence option).
• For international applicants: evidence of capacity to fund all living costs, fees and other associated costs, if required.