When you think the course fee is a bit too much you could try for the Sydney scholarships, the eligibility and other information regarding the scholarships have to be well understood before applying.
University Of Sydney Scholarship Criteria:
- University of Sydney Scholarships for School Leavers are awarded on a combination of school examination results, UAI and other achievements.
- Your UAI will be checked to see it meets the minimum level, then you may be offered a scholarship.
- Students taking the IB (International Baccalaureate) or other alternative to the HSC will be assessed on the basis of a UAI equivalent.
- University of Sydney Merit Scholarhip - $5000 for a maximum of 5 years (must maintain an excellent academic record throughout the tenure of the scholarship)
- University of Sydney Entry Scholarship - $5000 for one year only.
- You can nominate only one faculty in your application which will be forwarded to this faculty for consideration
International student scholarships are available at every university, the international student will be judged on the basis of UAI. Research scholarships are granted by most science faculties, these students need accommodation on campus as they may have to spend more time on the campus labs. One of the prestigious Australian scholarships is the Rhodes awarded by the Oxford university:
- A Rhodes Scholar receives a personal allowance, or stipend, fixed from time to time by the Trust.
- All fees are paid by the Trust direct to the College.
- Candidate must be of an age that they will have passed their eighteenth and not reached their twenty-fifth birthday.
- Candidate be Australian citizens, have been resident in Australia for at least five of the last ten years.
- Candidates with dual citizenship may not apply in more than one country of which they are citizens.
- Candidates should apply in the State in which they have received, or will receive, their first degree.
The criteria for post graduate and Masters Scholarships are a little more stringent and complicated. Be sure to fill your scholarship forms on time, if your application does not reach on time you will not be considered for the scholarship.