University of Technology Sydney President Scholarship 2025 (For Forward Thinking Students)

This article is specially crafted for forward-thinking students aiming to prepare and apply for scholarships in the 2025 session. If you’re in the midst of preparing, shortlisting, and hunting down the next batch of scholarship opportunities, you’re in the right place. The University of Technology Sydney’s President’s Scholarship will hopefully open for applications on November 1, 2024. Here, you’ll find the essential details of this scholarship for the 2025 batch, making it a prime candidate for your consideration in your scholarship search.

UTS Australian Scholarship Details

Value: The UTSP will be offering a substantial living allowance of $37,000 per annum, tax-free, ensuring that students can focus on their research without the burden of financial stress.

Duration: The scholarship duration is up to 3.5 years for PhD candidates and up to 2 years for MRes (Masters by Research) students, providing sustained support throughout the course of study.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the UTSP, applicants must:

• Be defined as an overseas student under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 (Cth).
• Purchase and maintain a standard Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy approved by the Commonwealth government’s Department of Health and Ageing.
• Be commencing full-time enrolment in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at UTS.
• Undertake study in a subject area identified by UTS as one of its research concentrations.
• Not have completed a degree at the same or higher level as the proposed candidature.
• Not have previously held an Australian Government-funded postgraduate research scholarship for more than six months.
• Not be receiving an equivalent award, scholarship, or salary providing a benefit greater than 75% of the UTSP stipend rate.

Application Process

Start Preparing Early

With applications opening on November 1, 2024, and expected to close on January 15, 2025, prospective candidates should start preparing their application materials early to ensure they meet the deadline and requirements:

• Research Alignment: Confirm that your research interests align with one of UTS’s areas of research concentration.
• Documentation: Gather all required documents, including academic transcripts, proof of English language proficiency, and any other required certifications or letters of recommendation.
• Personal Statement: Prepare a compelling personal statement that outlines your research goals, potential impact, and motivation for applying to UTS.
• References: Contact potential referees early to ensure they have ample time to write and submit their recommendations.

Submission

Applications must be submitted through the UTS scholarship portal. For more detailed information and to access the application portal, visit the UTS scholarship page at UTS President’s Scholarship. Start your preparation now to make a strong case for why you should be part of the 2025 cohort of the UTS President’s Scholarship.