University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Humanitarian 2026

The UTS Humanitarian Scholarship has been established to support undergraduate studies for students holding asylum seeker bridging or temporary protection visas as a result of their arrival to Australia as asylum seekers or humanitarian entrants.

The UTS Humanitarian Scholarship program underscores a university-wide commitment to provide Scholarships across all UTS faculties that offer undergraduate degrees to asylum seekers unable to access Commonwealth Supported places or government loan schemes.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 02 December 2025
2. Value: Full tuition + SSAF + possible stipend
3. Study Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate coursework
4. Sponsor: University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
5. Eligible Country: Australia

Eligibility Criteria for University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Humanitarian 2026

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Have temporary asylum seeker or refugee residence status and hold a Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785), or Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790), or Temporary Visa (subclass 449) Bridging Visa A - E and has made an application for a Protection Visa⁶ or Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visa (subclass 786),
2. Be able to demonstrate that they do not have the financial means to support payment of their tuition fees without receiving the Scholarship; and
3. Have applied and been deemed eligible for admission to a UTS undergraduate degree or UTS postgraduate coursework degree; and
4. Apply and commence at UTS in the next available intake for the course after completion of their study used as their basis of admission; and
5. Be intending to enrol full-time; and
6. All candidates must apply and complete the UTS online Scholarships Application (incomplete applications will not be considered) ; and
7. All candidates must be available to attend an interview, if required.

Selection process

1. Academic Merit based on ATAR, UTS College Diploma GPA, U@Uni Academy Completion, or equivalent result; and
2. As demonstrated in the Scholarship application (and interview if required): Motivation to succeed in the chosen degree program
3. Circumstances impacting the applicant’s ability to support themselves financially and how receipt of the Scholarship will assist their academic success; and
4. Preference will be given to undergraduate applicants who have not commenced or completed an undergraduate degree in Australia.

Benefits of University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Humanitarian 2026

UTS Tuition Fees + Student Services & Amenities Fees. A stipend will be provided if funding is available.

How to Apply

To be considered for the UTS Humanitarian Scholarship all applicants must first apply for admission to a UTS course that commences in 2026. Applying for a UTS course can be done via UTS International or the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

If you are applying for admission to a UTS course via UTS International please email UTS Scholarships for a code to waive the course application fee.

All applicants must then submit a scholarship application form in order to be considered for this scholarship. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Need more information? Contact...

1. UTS Scholarships
2. Email: scholarships@uts.edu.au

For more information, kindly visit UTS scholarship webpage.

Application Deadline

December 2, 2025

Application Link(s)

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