UNISA: International Merit Scholarship

Overview

Recipients will receive a 25% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for their first year of study into their chosen program, up to a maximum of two semesters or eight courses. Students will be automatically assessed when applying for an eligible program.

Scholarship criteria

The International Merit Scholarship will be awarded to selected international students who meet the following criteria (or as determined by the Selection Panel based on any other factors which the Selection Panel considers to be appropriate and in line with the University’s strategic direction and priorities).

•  Be a prospective international student
•  Be eligible to study in Australia
•  Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary
•  Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a credit average in previous studies
•  Meet normal program admission requirements for the program applied into
•  Apply for, and accepted into, an eligible undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree) or postgraduate (Masters by coursework) program offered at UniSA

Scholarship conditions

•  International Merit Scholarship recipients will be required to be enrolled on a full-time basis at UniSA’s South Australian campuses
•  Scholarship payments (25% of tuition fees) will be provided as a discount on successful applicants’ student contribution invoice (tuition fee) at the commencement of each applicable study period in the first year of study
•  The scholarship applies to the first year of study only, up to a maximum of two semesters or eight courses
•  The scholarship cannot be deferred

International Merit Scholarships are NOT available to:

•  Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia
•  Sponsored students (foreign government or Australian government)
•  Students studying in Diplomas, Graduate Diplomas, Graduate Certificates, Associate Degrees and Research Degrees
•  Students claiming advanced standing, recognition of prior learnings or credit towards their University of South Australia program (whether at the time of offer or subsequently)

How to apply

•  Step 1 - Find the best program for you. programs.unisa.edu.au
•  Step 2 - Check entry requirements. Confirm you meet all entry requirements (English, academic and program specific requirements) for your program
•  Step 3 - Make sure your program is eligible for these scholarships. See the above criteria.
•  Step 4 - Apply for your program. Once you have submitted an application for an eligible program you will automatically be assessed and we will advise you if you’re successful. unisa.edu.au/international-apply

Eligible programs

UniSA Business School 

Education, Arts and Social Sciences 

Health Sciences 

Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment 

For more information contact:
International Admissions Office
Tel: +61 8302 0114
Email: international@unisa.edu.au