Are you ready to take your academic journey to the next level? The University of Wollongong (UOW) invites high-achieving domestic and international students to apply for the University Postgraduate Award (UPA) for the 2025 intake. Designed for Doctoral and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) candidates, this competitive scholarship supports outstanding students across a broad range of disciplines to pursue higher degree research at one of Australia’s top universities.
Funding Package
The UPA offers a generous, non-taxable stipend of AUD $35,522 per annum (2025 rate) for full-time students, helping to cover essential living expenses during your studies. This amount is indexed annually to keep up with inflation. The scholarship is awarded for 3.5 years for Doctoral candidates and 2 years for MPhil students, providing ample time to focus on your research goals without financial strain.
Who Can Apply?
The UPA is open to both domestic and international students, whether you’re a current UOW student or a future one. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolling in either a Doctoral program or a Master of Philosophy at UOW. Selection is highly competitive and merit-based, so make sure your academic achievements and research potential shine through your application.
This scholarship spans a wide array of faculties and study areas, including:
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
- Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health
- Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Eligible study areas include (but are not limited to): Health, Engineering, Psychology, Nursing, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Education, Law, Creative Arts, Marketing, and many more.
Application Timeline
The last date to apply for the University Postgraduate Award (UPA) for international students is 23 May 2025. For domestic students, the deadline is 3 October 2025.