Vice-Chancellor International Scholarships Scheme- Tier 1 (Master of Information Technology Management)

Vice-Chancellor International Scholarships Scheme- Tier 1 (Master of Information Technology Management) Ongoing

Awarded By: The University of Sydney

Updated on Dec 9, 2024

Rekha Madi

University Research Analyst

Scholarship Overview

Vice-Chancellor International Scholarships Scheme is obtainable at The University of Sydney to those worldwide students who are pursuing a Masters Degree. This is a Merit-Based Scholarship, which is furnished to most effective a maximum wide variety of college students, depending at the University pupil. Vice-Chancellor International Scholarships Scheme is valued at AUD 40000 for a maximum number of college students, depending on the University student who qualifies from The University of Sydney.

Applicable course, university, and country

This scholarship is applicable for a Master’s Degree.
This scholarship is applicable for the following courses at The University of Sydney in Australia:
- Master of Information Technology Management
This scholarship is applicable for all undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs offered at The University of Sydney.

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: AUD 40000 => Rs Rs 23,02,000
Conversion rate used: 1 AUD = Rs. 57.55
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense	Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application	× Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees	? Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	× Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	× Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is available for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

Apply for Master of Data Science:
- Submit an online application for the Master of Data Science program.
- Meet academic and English language requirements.
- Receive an unconditional offer of admission.
Submit Scholarship Application:
- Complete the online scholarship application through the University of Sydney portal.
- Upload required documents (admission offer, academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, personal statement).
Documentation Required:
- Unconditional offer letter.
- Certified academic transcripts.
- Personal statement/essay (highlighting achievements and scholarship reasons).
Deadlines:
- Semester 1 (February/March start): Apply by 30 November.
- Semester 2 (July start): Apply by 30 April.
Selection Criteria:
- Academic merit.
- Leadership and extracurricular/community involvement (if applicable).

Scholarship Application
No separate application is needed.
Scholarship link:
https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/e/vice-chancellor-international-scholarships-scheme.html

Application Link:
https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/e/vice-chancellor-international-scholarships-scheme.html

Application Documents

Type of Document	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Unconditional Offer Letter	Required
Academic Transcripts	Required
Proof of English Proficiency	Required
Personal Statement/Essay	Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume	Required
LOR	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Information	Date/Details
Application Deadline	Not Available
Decision Date	Typically 4-6 weeks after the deadline
Email	international.admissions@sydney.edu.au
Phone No	61 2 8627 1444

Additional Information

The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit as assessed from a students application for admission to an undergraduate degree.
The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of a selection committee consisting of two nominees of the Executive Director, Sydney Future Students, and one nominee of the Admissions Office.
Scholarship recipients may be invited to promote the program in which they are enrolled as well as represent the University of Sydney at student orientation, marketing events, and corporate networking events.

Scholarship Eligibility

International Student Status: Must be an international student (not an Australian or New Zealand citizen).
Program Enrollment: Must hold an unconditional offer of admission to the Master of Data Science at The University of Sydney.
Academic Achievement: Demonstrate strong academic performance (typically a high GPA or equivalent).
English Language Proficiency (if applicable): Must meet the university’s English language requirements (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) if English is not the first language.
Application Submission: Complete the scholarship application by the respective deadline (30 November for Semester 1 and 30 April for Semester 2).
No Other Scholarships: Generally, applicants may not be eligible if they are receiving a different scholarship for the same program.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if Exam is Required and Cutoff
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 85)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE	Required (minimum score 61)
12	Required
UG	Required (minimum score 65.0%)

Exam Name Indicates if Exam is Required and Cutoff

TOEFL Required (minimum score 85)

IELTS Required (minimum score 6.5)

PTE Required (minimum score 61)

12 Required

UG Required (minimum score 65.0%)

iSchoolConnect Rating

4

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are
What is the value of the scholarship?
The scholarship covers up to 20% of tuition fees for the Master of Data Science program.

How many scholarships are available?
The number of scholarships awarded varies each year and is dependent on the number of qualified applicants.

Can I apply if I have a conditional offer?
No, you must have an unconditional offer to apply for the scholarship.

Is there a separate application fee for the scholarship?
No, there is no additional fee for applying for the scholarship.

How will I be notified of the scholarship decision?
Successful applicants will be notified via email approximately 4-6 weeks after the scholarship application deadline.