Australia Awards Scholarship recipients

This page is for recipients of the Australia Awards Scholarship. If you would like to apply for this scholarship, visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website for more information.

Australia is working with the governments and people of developing countries to deliver aid where it is most needed and most effective. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade manages Australia's main aid program, offering academic development and scholarship programs in developing countries.

The Australia Awards Scholarship is offered to outstanding international students from partner developing countries (opens an external site), giving them the opportunity to come to Australia and study at partner education institutions in target study areas set by their home country’s government.

UTS is proud to be a long-time partner supporting the aid programs of the Australian Government through the Australia Awards Scholarships.

Contact the International Sponsored Team at sponsored.student@uts.edu.au if you have any questions about your Australia Awards Scholarship.

What are you entitled to?

As an Australia Awards scholarship student, you are entitled to the following:

• Tuition Fees
• Introductory Academic Program (IAP)
• Establishment Allowance
• Contribution to Living Expenses (also referred to as a stipend)
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Pre-Course English (PCE) if applicable
• Supplementary Academic Support (also referred to as Tutorial Assistance)
• Reunion Airfare Entitlement
• Fieldwork
• Return home travel entitlement

To receive these entitlements complete the relevant Australia Awards Scholarship forms.

Accommodation

Long term accommodation

The UTS Housing Service provides a range of accommodation services for UTS students. These include information and assistance on UTS student residences and a range of short to long-term private accommodation options. Staff can also provide useful information on renting in the private market.

Temporary accommodation

UTS can assist awardees secure quality temporary accommodation close to UTS prior to arrival at UTS. This is in the form of hostel accommodation, which can cost from A$100 per night, with shared bathrooms with travellers from around the world. Temporary accommodation must be requested as soon as possible prior to your arrival.

Airport pick-up

If you would like UTS to arrange airport pick-up for you, you will need to complete the arrival form and email it to sponsored.student@uts.edu.au at least 2 week prior to your arrival.

Note: the airport pick-up service is only available for Australia Awards Scholarship students, this service is not available for family members. Once a booking is made, you are committed to that booking. For changes to your airport pick-up or accommodation needs, please email the International Sponsored Students Team immediately. This must be done at least 5 days prior to your arrival, so that arrangements can be amended. If cancellation or amendment is not given at least 5 days in advance, you will be responsible for all associated costs of that accommodation or airport pick-up.

Meeting the UTS sponsored students team

You are required to meet with a member of the International Sponsored Students Team within two working days of your arrival in Sydney. You must bring:

• your passport, 
• your boarding/arrival pass