SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships for international students

University of Sydney Research and Scholarships Office

RTS (Research Training Scheme)

The RTS Scheme, administered by the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA) provides HECS Exemptions for Commonwealth-funded higher degree research (HDR) students for the duration of an accredited HDR course, up to a maximum of four (4) years' full-time equivalent study for a doctorate by research and two (2) years' full time equivalent study for a masters's by research. The RTS replaces the Research Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) Exemptions Scheme.

APA (Australian Postgraduate Award) Scholarships

The APA Scheme is administered by the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DETYA) in conjunction with Australian universities, to assist candidates with exceptional research potential to undertake a higher degree. Please note you are not eligible to apply for an APA until third year of the DCP/MSc program when you are enrolled full time in the MSc.

UPA (University of Sydney Postgraduate Award) Scholarships

The University of Sydney Postgraduate Award is offered to applicants ranked on the Australian Postgraduate Award order of merit list.The University of Sydney Postgraduate Award has conditions and allowances similar to the Australian Postgraduate Award. However, the award is funded by the University of Sydney and is not transferable to other institutions. Please note you are not eligible to apply for an APA until third year of the DCP/MSc program when you are enrolled full time in the MSc.

University of Sydney Access Scholarships

The University of Sydney offers scholarships to students with academic ability who have been disadvantaged in some way. (financial, disability or rural/remote).

APS Clinical Psychology Scholarships

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is administering scholarships funded by the Department of Health and Ageing for part-time and full-time students applying to commence an APAC-accredited Masters or Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2009. Scholarships are valued at $15,000 per annum for full-time students and $7,500 per annum for part-time students. To be eligible, applicants must meet one of the following:

* be from rural, regional or remote localities,
* be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,
* have a culturally and linguistically diverse background,
* have a demonstrated commitment to working in these locations or with one or more of these populations.