Full Tuition, Accommodation & Living Support Opportunity for Refugee and Asylum Seeker Students
University of New South Wales
Programme Location
Sydney, Australia
The University of New South Wales Scholarships for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Students 2026 are prestigious financial support opportunities designed to help students from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds pursue higher education in Australia.
Hosted by UNSW Sydney, the programme aims to remove financial barriers to university education by providing comprehensive scholarship assistance including tuition support, accommodation assistance, and living cost support for eligible students commencing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies.
The scholarship reflects UNSW’s strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and educational access for displaced and vulnerable communities. Selected students will gain access to one of Australia’s leading universities while benefiting from academic mentoring, wellbeing support services, and a highly inclusive international learning environment.
Depending on the scholarship category, recipients may receive full tuition fee coverage, annual stipends, accommodation assistance, and additional educational support throughout their studies. The programme supports talented students seeking to rebuild their futures through education and leadership development in Australia.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be an asylum seeker or refugee student residing in Australia
• Must meet UNSW admission requirements for the chosen programme
• Must apply for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
• Demonstrated financial hardship and educational disadvantage required
• Must provide valid visa or protection status documentation
• Strong commitment to academic achievement and community contribution preferred
• Open to eligible domestic and international-status applicants under refugee or humanitarian pathways
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship may include:
• Full or partial tuition fee coverage
• Living allowance / financial support stipend
• Accommodation support assistance
• Academic mentoring and student support services
• Access to wellbeing and inclusion programmes
• Study support resources and university facilities
• Opportunity to study at a globally recognized Australian university
Eligible Field of Study
• Undergraduate Programmes
• Postgraduate Coursework Programmes
• Multiple academic disciplines offered at UNSW Sydney
Host Institution
• ETH Zurich style adapted format not applicable here
• University of New South Wales
18 juni 2026