Scholarships and loans

A variety of scholarships are offered by the University of Sydney, with many faculties also offering their own scholarships. Information on research scholarships such as the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) and University of Sydney Postgraduate Award (UPA) or externally funded scholarship opportunites that are available to postgraduate research students should be obtained from:

Scholarships Office
Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building, G02
Phone: (02) 8627 8112
Fax: (02) 8627 8485
Email: 

There are also a range of industry scholarships for projects in specific areas or disciplines, details of which are available from the Scholarships Office or via your intended department or supervisor. Inquiries about faculty scholarships should be referred to the relevant faculty office (for contact details see Administration in the section on University organisation, administration and contact details).

The Scholarships Office may be able to provide information on prizes and composition scholarships.

Scholarships Office
Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building, G02
Phone: (02) 8627 8450
Fax: (02) 8627 8485
Email: 

Students can also apply at the Financial Assistance Office for bursaries, student loans (up to $1500 interest-free for essential living and study expenses), and emergency cash loans.

Financial Assistance Office
Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building, G02
Telephone: (02) 9351 2416
Facsimile: (02) 8627 8480
E-mail:

Note that application for a scholarship is a separate process which should be accompanied by a concurrent application for admission to candidature for the degree in question.