Scholarships for International Students at Macquarie University

Last Updated: September 14, 2023

Macquarie has one of the most generous international scholarship programs in Australia.

This includes a wide variety of long and short-term opportunities for international students. The range of scholarships available can depend on the country you are from, with other eligibility factors including your field of study and academic or sporting achievements.

Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to reward academic excellence and attract high-performing students to study at Macquarie University

Key details

Applications close
Open year-round

Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Student type
International

Award value
(Fee reduction)
Up to AUD $10,000

Duration
One-off award

About the scholarship

The Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) is awarded to recognize academic excellence for international students. This is a highly competitive scholarship based on academic merit and is awarded to talented students intending to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s coursework degree at Macquarie University. This scholarship provides up to AUD $10,000 applied towards your tuition fee. This is a very limited scholarship, so we encourage you to accept your offer and scholarship early to avoid disappointment.

Duration

Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a full-time international student commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree (excluding Graduate Certificates and Global MBA courses) and meet the following criteria:

Achieve a minimum WAM equivalent of 65 for postgraduate applications; or a minimum ATAR equivalent of 85 for undergraduate applications.
Commence study in the session and year indicated in your scholarship letter of offer.

Applicable course
All

How to Apply

To be considered for this scholarship applicants are required to complete a nomination form and hold a valid offer letter to study at Macquarie University. As part of the application form, you must:

Applicants must complete an application form and type “VCIS” in the Scholarship Name field.
Enter your student number as outlined on your Macquarie University Offer Letter.

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UAC International Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to all eligible students applying for a Macquarie University Bachelor’s degree through the University Admissions Centre (UAC).

Key details

Applications close
Open year-round

Study level
Undergraduate

Student type
International

Award value
(Fee reduction)
AUD $10,000

Duration
One-off award

About the scholarship

The Macquarie University UAC International Scholarship is awarded to all eligible students applying for a Macquarie University bachelor’s degree through the University Admissions Centre (UAC). The scholarship is valued at AUD $10,000 and is credited towards your tuition fee (AUD $5,000 will be credited in the first two sessions of your degree)

Duration

Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a full-time international student studying a Bachelor level degree on-campus and meet the following criteria:

Be a citizen of China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan; or one of the countries located in either the North America region, the Middle East region, or Oceania.
Commence study in the session and year indicated in your scholarship letter of offer.
Adhere to the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

How to Apply

Applicants will be assessed automatically for this scholarship for admission to Macquarie University. Successful candidates will be made an offer as part of their Macquarie University offer. To be assessed for this scholarship, please ensure:

You have successfully lodged an application for the undergrad or postgrad degree you plan to study.
You have met the eligibility criteria for the course you have applied for.

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African Women in STEM Scholarship

Rewarding academic excellence through financial assistance for one female student from Africa studying a STEM Course.

Key details

Applications close
Open year-round

Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Student type
International

Award value
(Fee reduction)
50% of total tuition fees

Duration
Standard course duration

About the scholarship

The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship – African Women in STEM supports studies in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The value of the scholarship is 50% of the total tuition fee and will be applied towards your tuition fee when you commence your study at Macquarie University. This scholarship encourages women from the African region to explore their full potential and supports them in pursuing their quest for knowledge.

Duration

This scholarship is valid for the full duration of the course.

Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a female applicant studying a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics degree at an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) level and meet the following criteria:

Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan region.
Achieve a minimum of 65 WAM for postgraduate or a minimum of 85 ATAR (or equivalent) for undergraduate applications.
Hold a full offer for one of the courses listed in the ‘Applicable course’ section below (single or double degree).
Be a full-time student studying on campus.
Must not have received a scholarship or sponsorship from Macquarie University or another organization for the degree (unless stated otherwise by the Scholarship Committee).

How to Apply

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants are required to complete a scholarship application form and hold a valid offer letter to study at Macquarie University. As part of the application form, you must:

Submit an application form and type “African Women in STEM” in the Scholarship Name field.
Upon receipt of the scholarship application, students will be contacted with further details on submitting a selfie video as part of the assessment process.

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Faculty of Science and Engineering Women in STEM Scholarship

Recognizing excellence in Science, Information Technology, and Engineering, this scholarship is to fund female-identifying scholars based on excellence and equity, to encourage and support female-identifying scholars to undertake a career in STEM.

Key details

Applications close
Sunday 19 November 2023, at 11:59 pm

Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Student type
International

Award value
AUD $5,000

Duration
Up to 4 years

About the scholarship

The scholarships will be targeted at students studying Science, Engineering, and IT degrees. Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate hardship or disadvantage. Examples include (but are not limited to) financial disadvantage, non-English speaking background, geographic disadvantage, and disability.

Duration

This scholarship is awarded for up to 4 years for Undergraduate or up to 2 years for Postgraduate students, subject to meeting ongoing eligibility criteria.

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Have admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in Session 1 2024.
Be a female-identifying student.
Intend to study Full-Time and internally (i.e. on campus).
Demonstrated record of high academic achievement.
Can demonstrate the ability to work hard to achieve their goals.
Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial hardship or disadvantage.

How to Apply

Applications are available via Macquarie University Scholarship Application. Applicants will need to provide two references, one from an academic source (e.g. school principal) and one from another person who can comment on suitability for this scholarship. Short-listed applicants may be contacted to attend an informal interview with representatives of Macquarie University. The application will include a personal statement that should discuss the following four questions:

Why have you chosen this degree?
What do you hope to achieve once you complete this degree?
How might this scholarship make a difference to your studies and career?

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Study Abroad Scholarship

Providing international students the opportunity to experience Australian culture through a Study Abroad experience.

Key details

Applications close
Open year-round

Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Student type
International

Award value
(Fee reduction)
Up to AUD $1,000

Duration
One-off award

About the scholarship

Under this scholarship, Macquarie University will provide up to AUD $1,000 to each successful student as a one-off payment applied towards the student’s Study Abroad tuition fee. Please note that while we try to make most units open to Study Abroad Program students, we do have a list of units that are unfortunately restricted. International students who wish to experience Australian culture through a Study Abroad program at Macquarie University are eligible to apply for the Macquarie University Study Abroad Scholarship.

Duration

One-off award payable in the first session

Criteria

To be eligible, you must meet the University’s Study Abroad academic and English requirements for the course. You are also required to meet the following criteria:

Have applied for a 4-unit Study Abroad Program.
Achieve a minimum of 65 WAM for Postgraduate or a minimum of 85 ATAR (or equivalent) for Undergraduate applications.

Applicable course
All

How to Apply

Enter your student number as outlined on your Macquarie University Offer Letter
Submit an application form and type “Study Abroad” in the Scholarship Name field

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Nigeria $5,000 Regional Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to eligible students from Nigeria who commence their studies in 2023 and 2024.

Key details

Applications close
Open year-round

Study level
Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Student type
International

Award value
(Fee reduction)
AUD $5,000 per year

Duration
Standard course duration

About the scholarship

This early acceptance scholarship is awarded to talented international students from Nigeria who intend to pursue a coursework degree at Macquarie University, offsetting almost a third of their annual tuition fees. Among one of the most generous in Australia, this scholarship is valued at AUD $5,000 per year for the duration of a Bachelor’s or Master’s coursework degree. For sessions: AUD $5,000 will be credited in the second session of the first year of enrolment, and AUD $ 2,500 will be credited in each subsequent session for the duration of the course. For terms: AUD $3,750 will be credited in the third term of the first year of enrolment, and AUD $ 1,250 will be credited in each subsequent term for the duration of the course.

Duration

This scholarship is valid for the full duration of the course.

Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a full-time international student commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree and meet the following criteria:

Be a citizen of Nigeria.
Accept your Letter of Offer and pay the commencement fee by the Acceptance Deadline.
Remain enrolled in each compulsory study period.

Applicable course
All

How to Apply

Applicants will be assessed automatically for this scholarship. Successful candidates will receive the scholarship with their offer letter. To be assessed for this scholarship, please ensure:

You have successfully lodged an application for the undergraduate or postgraduate degree you plan to study.
You have met the eligibility criteria for the course you have applied for.