Western Sydney University Scholarship 2026 in Australia | Fully Funded

New applicants must apply online via the application portal, apply for admission into the relevant PhD degree, and select the ‘Q3 2026 Scholarship Release’ option. Existing PhD candidates who commenced in 2026 should notify the Director HDR in their School/Institute.

Yes, international applicants are eligible if they have completed a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Master of Research (MRes) degree at Western Sydney University in 2025 or 2026, can study full-time commencing in Q3 2026, and can be onshore in Australia at commencement.

Yes, candidates who commenced in Quarter 1 (Q1) or Quarter 2 (Q2) of 2026 are eligible to apply for this scholarship release.

You are eligible if you expect to have a result from your Honours/Masters degree finalised in time for assessment. If your thesis is still under examination during assessment, your application will not be considered.

Yes, your application must include a letter of support from a suitable supervisor for your proposed research project. Visit the ‘find a supervisor’ page for more information.

You must provide all required documents before the closing date. If additional documents are requested, you must provide them promptly or your application may not be considered.

No, Western Sydney University Scholarship 2026 does not currently award top-up scholarships.

Western Sydney University Scholarship 2026 are awarded on a competitive basis by a Western Sydney University appointed ranking panel. Refer to the Guidelines for Ranking Higher Degree Research Scholarships for more information.

Yes, scholarship recipients are permitted to undertake paid employment provided it does not interfere with study. You are expected to undertake a minimum of 35 hours per week on your study throughout the year.

No, you are required to be onshore in Australia for the duration of your degree, except for periods of approved overseas study leave for fieldwork or related activities.