Funding & benefits
This scholarship is valued at $4,000 and is paid as a one-off payment.
“$4,000Domestic studentMaster of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing studentDemonstrate financial hardship 19 March 202516 April 2025”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
The University of Sydney offers a $4,000 one-off payment to domestic students in the Master of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing programs. You must have an unconditional offer or be currently enrolled in one of these courses within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Applicants are required to demonstrate financial need. The application window opens on 19 March 2025 and closes on 16 April 2025.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Arts, Design & Architecture. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
At a glance
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Master of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing student
- have an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled in a Master of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney
- Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Head of School, School of Art, Communication and English.
- Master of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing student; have an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled in a Master of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in Arts, Design & Architecture.
Check these against your profile
- Study area: Arts, Design & Architecture.
- Prior degree / academic background: have an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled in a Master of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing within th….
- English-language requirement: Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permissi….
- Study destination: Australia.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Apply here.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does A J A Waldock Scholarship pay?
University of Sydney states: "$4,000Domestic studentMaster of English Studies or Master of Creative Writing studentDemonstrate financial hardship 19 March 202516 April 2025."
Is an English test required?
Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permissi….
Is A J A Waldock Scholarship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 16 April 2025). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Sydney's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 18 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 18, 2026
About University of Sydney
University of Sydney is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.