Scholarships
Scholarships and awards are available for eligible HDR candidates at UOW. These scholarships include annual stipends, living allowances and tuition fee costs.
2027 Main round scholarships
Future and current students are encouraged to apply for the 2027 Main Round scholarships to commence in Autumn 2027.
- International applications are open until 23 May 2026
- Domestic applications are open until 3 October 2026
For more information on how to apply, please visit the scholarship pages below.
2027 Main round scholarship application outcomes:
- International application outcomes will be provided in mid-August 2026
- Domestic applications outcomes will be provided in mid-December 2026
Opportunities
Joint Postgraduate Scholarships Program - China Scholarship Council (CSC)
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app (UOW) are jointly offering postgraduate research scholarships to students from the People’s Republic of China who intend to undertake a postgraduate research degree at the 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app.
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Study area: Accounting Finance & Economics, Business, Chemistry, Communications & Media, Computer Science & Information Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Law, Literature & Language, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: International students
Scholarship amount: UOW will provide an International Postgraduate Tuition Award (IPTA) to each student selected under this program. This IPTA will pay the full tuition fees. CSC will provide each student selected under this program with a living allowance for the term of the scholarship, a return airfare to Australia, visa application fees, and the cost of the Australian Government approved Overseas Student Health Cover.
Indigenous-led adaptation to sea-level rise
This project will explore how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, values and principles can shape and lead planning on Country for adaptation to sea-level rise in south-east Australia.
Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Society and Business
Study area: Social Sciences & Advocacy
Student type: Domestic students, International students
Scholarship amount: Note: All scholarships are indexed annually
The successful candidate will receive a stipend of $52,352 (2025 rate) per year which will be indexed annually for the duration of the award.
Application closing date: 1 June 2026