Macquarie Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship 2027

Overview

Macquarie University in Sydney offers the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (AUD 10,000 per year) and the International Excellence Scholarship (AUD 15,000 per year or higher tiers) for international undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. Awards are competitive but well-funded across multiple tiers. The 2027 cycle closes 30 November 2026 for Session 1 2027 entry.

Benefits

• AUD 10,000 (Vice-Chancellor’s) or AUD 15,000+ (Excellence tier) per year applied to tuition.
• Renewable annually conditional on maintaining a Distinction average (70 percent or higher).
• Recognition as a Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s or International Excellence Scholar.
• Applied automatically with admission for eligible high-achieving applicants.

Eligibility

• International student (not Australian or NZ citizen, not Australian permanent resident).
• Applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programme at Macquarie.
• Strong academic record at most recent qualification (top 15 percent for Vice-Chancellor’s; top 5 percent for Excellence tier).
• Self-funding the remainder of tuition and all living costs (the scholarships are partial, not full-ride).
• No previous Macquarie enrolment.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen Macquarie programme through Macquarie’s online application portal.
2. The scholarship is assessed automatically alongside admission (no separate application required).
3. Your offer letter will state which scholarship tier (if any) you have been awarded.
4. Submit your admission application before 30 November 2026 for Session 1 2027 entry (or before 31 May 2027 for Session 2).
5. Accept your offer and the scholarship by the date listed in your offer letter.