Funding & benefits
This scholarship is valued at $5,000.
“$5,000Domestic student or New Zealand citizenAccepted into an approved exchange program in Asia N/AN/A”
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
James Wolfensohn Travelling Scholarship is a scholarship from University of Sydney in Australia, aimed at undergraduate students. The award is worth $5,000Domestic student or New Zealand citizenAccepted into an approved exchange program in Asia N/AN/A. Eligibility, as stated by University of Sydney: "Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident." No closing date is given on the official page, so check there before you start preparing. No separate scholarship application is needed.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. There is no separate scholarship application: scholarship consideration is tied to the official admission/application process. 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
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Eligibility requirements
- a. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident.
- b. Applicants must have completed 24 credit points of an undergraduate course.
- c. Applicants must be enrolled in at least 18 credit points in an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney at the time of application.
- d. Applicants must be undertaking studies at an institution in Asia in Faculty approved units of study which will be counted towards their degree.
- e. Applicants must have acceptance into the Exchange Program administered by the University of Sydney.
- Academic background: This scholarship aims to promote international understanding and advance the academic development of students by enabling them to spend part of their degree in an approved overseas institution where they will undertake studies.
- a. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident.; b. Applicants must have completed 24 credit points of an undergraduate course.; c. Applicants must be enrolled in at least 18 credit points in an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney at the time of application.; d. Applicants must be undertaking studies at an institution in Asia in Faculty approved units of study which will be counted towards their degree.; e. Applicants must have acceptance into the Exchange Program administered by the University of Sydney. Selection criteria: a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.; b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) or their nominee, on the recommendation of Global Student Recruitment & Mobility.
“Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident.”
Selection criteria
- a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.
- b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) or their nominee, on the recommendation of Global Student Recruitment & Mobility.
Should you apply?
This is a Undergraduate-level opportunity working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in University of Sydney's words, is: "Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Undergraduate.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Study destination: Australia.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
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.
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 James Wolfensohn Travelling Scholarship pay?
University of Sydney states: "$5,000Domestic student or New Zealand citizenAccepted into an approved exchange program in Asia N/AN/A."
Who can apply?
In University of Sydney's own words: "Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, or Australian Permanent Resident."
What level of study is it for?
It is for Undergraduate level applicants at University of Sydney in Australia.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with University of Sydney before preparing an application.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
No, consideration is automatic with the main application; no separate scholarship form is needed.
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.