Funding & benefits
This scholarship is valued at $5,000 per annum for full-time honours students, $8,500 per annum for full-time master's by research or PhD students and is tenable for up to one year.
This scholarship is valued at $2,500 per annum for part-time honours students, $4,250 per annum for part-time master's by research or PhD students and is tenable for up to two years.
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 John Frazer Scholarship supports history students at the University of Sydney who are enrolled in honours, master's by research, or PhD programs. Full-time PhD students receive $8,500 per year, while part-time PhD students get $4,250 per year. The award lasts for up to one year and stops when you submit your thesis or when the award period ends. You can apply between March 19, 2026, and April 17, 2026.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Humanities. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Enrolled in a BA (Hons), BA and BAS (Hons), BAS (Hons), master's by research or PhD to study history in the School of Humanities
- be enrolled to study history in the School of Humanities in a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History, combined Bachelor of Arts and Advanced Studies final year (Honours in History), Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours in History), master's by research or PhD.
- be conducting research in history (if you are enrolled in a postgraduate research degree).
- PhD/doctoral degree
- Enrolled in a BA (Hons), BA and BAS (Hons), BAS (Hons), master's by research or PhD to study history in the School of Humanities; be enrolled to study history in the School of Humanities in a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History, combined Bachelor of Arts and Advanced Studies final year (Honours in History), Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours in History), master's by research or PhD.; be conducting research in history (if you are enrolled in a postgraduate research degree).
“Applicants must be currently enrolled to study history in the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney in one of the following degrees”
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at PhD / Doctoral level working in Humanities. The decisive requirement, in University of Sydney's words, is: "Applicants must be currently enrolled to study history in the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney in one of the following degrees."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: Humanities.
- Prior degree / academic background: PhD/doctoral degree.
- Study destination: Australia.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
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
What are the eligibility requirements?
In University of Sydney's own words: "Applicants must be currently enrolled to study history in the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney in one of the following degrees."
Which degree level does John Frazer Scholarship support?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at University of Sydney in Australia.
Is John Frazer Scholarship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 17 April 2026). 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.