Western Sydney University has expanded its international scholarship program for 2027, and the change matters for Nepali students in a specific way: the awards are multi-year. Instead of a one-off discount in first year, an eligible student receives support in every year of the degree, applied straight to tuition fees.
This guide breaks down what is on offer, who qualifies automatically, which programs are excluded, and how the scholarship interacts with your application timeline.
What has changed for 2027
For 2026 intakes, Western Sydney University's standard international undergraduate and Postgraduate scholarship sat at $6,000 or $3,000 per year, capped at three years. For 2027, that has been raised to $10,000 or $5,000 AUD per year, applied for the full duration of the degree as set out in the offer letter.
Three things are worth noting:
- The awards are partial tuition fee scholarships, credited to your student fee account. They are not cash payments and do not cover living costs, accommodation, transport, or Overseas Student Health Cover.
- They are multi-year, continuing across the degree subject to ongoing eligibility.
- They are assessed automatically when your application is received. There is no separate scholarship form.
Undergraduate scholarships
Newly commencing bachelor students are assessed for a multi-year partial tuition scholarship of $5,000 or $10,000 per year, depending on academic performance.
Key points
| Item | Detail |
| Value | $5,000 or $10,000 AUD per year |
| Duration | Full duration of the degree, as stated in the offer letter |
| How applied | Credited to tuition; typically from the second semester |
| Application | Automatic assessment at the time of application |
| Exception | Bachelor of Nursing is eligible for the $5,000 per year award only |
To be considered you must be commencing a new program of study in 2027 for the first time, be applying to a CRICOS-registered undergraduate and postgraduate degree, satisfy the academic eligibility requirements for the relevant award, and accept your offer of admission. Students who defer commencement, or who are granted more than 160 credit points of advanced standing, are not eligible.
Postgraduate coursework scholarships
Postgraduate coursework applicants are assessed for a $10,000 or $5,000 per year multi-year partial scholarship, again applied to tuition fees for the duration of the degree as outlined in the offer letter.
The admissions team applies the award when your application is received, and it is disbursed each year — which means the support arrives at the point in the year when the next fee instalment is due, rather than only at enrolment.
Postgraduate exclusions to check before applying
- Programs of less than one year duration
- Programs delivered at the Sydney City Campus, which runs its own separate scholarship scheme
- Applicants already enrolled at Western Sydney University applying for their existing program
- Substantial advanced standing, which can reduce or remove eligibility
- Master of Nursing Practice and Medicine, which are exempt from this scholarship offering
Awards are granted on a first-come, first-served basis until the allocation for the session is filled. Applying early in the intake cycle genuinely matters.
Eight Masters programs with an automatic $10,000 and no GPA requirement
This is the part most students miss. Eight postgraduate programs carry an automatic $10,000 per year multi-year scholarship with no GPA threshold attached. Applicants simply need to qualify for entry to the degree.
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Master of Teaching (Early Childhood & Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Master of Property Investment and Development
- Master of Business Analytics
- Master of Information and Communications Technology
For a student whose academic record sits in the middle band — strong enough for entry but not competitive for a merit award — these eight programs are worth serious consideration. Over a two-year Masters, $10,000 per year is a $20,000 reduction in tuition.
Other automatic awards worth knowing
International Alumni Scholarship: Western Sydney University graduates returning for a second coursework degree are considered for $10,000 per year towards tuition — up to three years for an undergraduate program, up to two years for a postgraduate program, based on prior academic achievement.
What the scholarship does not cover
A partial tuition scholarship reduces your tuition bill. It does not reduce the financial capacity evidence you need for your student visa application. Plan your budget around the full picture:
- Remaining tuition after the scholarship is applied
- Overseas Student Health Cover for the full visa period
- Living costs in Sydney
- Travel, visa charge, and initial settling-in expenses
Weigh these costs alongside the scholarship value before you finalize your decision to study in Australia in 2027.
How to apply
There is no separate scholarship application. The steps are:
- Choose your program. Course choice needs to line up with your academic background and career direction — this matters for both admission and your Genuine Student responses.
- Prepare your documents. Academic transcripts, English test results, and financial evidence.
- Submit your application through Western Sydney University or an authorised representative. You are assessed for the scholarship automatically. AIP Education is an Authorised representative of Western Sydney University in Nepal.
- Check your offer letter. If awarded, the scholarship value and duration are stated in the letter.
- Accept your offer and complete the remaining enrolment and visa steps.
About Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University is a public university with campuses across Greater Western Sydney, including Parramatta City, Bankstown City, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Penrith, Hawkesbury and Rydalmere. Its Bankstown City and Parramatta City vertical campuses place students inside working commercial precincts rather than on an isolated suburban site.
Western Sydney University · CRICOS Provider Code: 00917K
Talk to AIP about your 2027 application
AIP Education has been guiding Nepali students to Australian universities since 2013. Our Australia desk can review your academic profile against the current scholarship bands, check whether one of the eight no-GPA Masters programs fits your background, and help you prepare an application that stands up to current Genuine Student scrutiny.
Visit us at New Baneshwor, Putalisadak or Itahari, or contact us to get started.
Scholarship values, eligibility criteria, exclusions and program-specific terms are set by Western Sydney University and published on its official scholarship pages. Conditions may change without notice. This page is a general guide and does not constitute an offer. Visa decisions rest solely with the Australian Department of Home Affairs; individual outcomes vary.
FAQ
No. International applicants are assessed automatically at the time of application. If successful, the award appears in your offer of admission letter.
No. It is a partial tuition fee waiver credited to your student fee account at the university.
The awards are multi-year and apply for the duration stated in your offer letter, subject to meeting ongoing eligibility conditions.
No. Commencement in the session and year stated in your offer is a condition of the award.
Bachelor of Nursing is eligible for the $5,000 per year scholarship only. Master of Nursing Practice and Medicine are exempt from this scholarship offering.
No. The Sydney City Campus operates a separate scholarship scheme with its own values and conditions.
No. A scholarship reduces tuition costs. Visa decisions rest solely with the Australian Department of Home Affairs and are assessed against separate criteria.
