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Outline
The UNSW Academic Excellence Award recognises high academic achievement among international students from China commencing at UNSW in 2027.
Recipients of this award will receive a one-off payment of $10,000 towards tuition fees, applied in the second term of their first year.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be an international student from China.
- Be commencing full-time study in 2027 in a UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program, excluding UNSW Online and UNSW Canberra.
- Have applied for and received an offer of admission* into a UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate degree program.
*Offers of admission must be one of the following:
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate Letter of Offer (unconditional); or
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate English Package Offer (UEEC). Students must be enrolled in the UNSW College and successfully complete the program before commencing at UNSW.
Note: Students who have completed a UNSW College Diploma, Foundation or Pre-Masters program before commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate program are not eligible for this Award.
Selection
Eligible students who have received an offer of admission to UNSW will be automatically considered on the basis of academic merit. No scholarship application is required.Frequently Asked Questions
I meet the eligibility criteria and I am commencing in 2027. Will I be considered?
Yes. If you meet the eligibility criteria and are commencing in 2027, you will be considered.
When will I be notified if I am eligible to receive the UNSW Academic Excellence Award (PUCA1038)?
Eligible students will be notified of this award at the same time as they receive their admission offer. Details of the award will be included in the admission offer letter.
Students who meet the eligibility criteria and have already received an offer of admission for 2027, before this award is announced, will be assessed retrospectively. Successful recipients will receive a separate scholarship offer by 31 December 2026.
What is the academic merit cut-off for this award?
The cut-off is confidential and is determined by the calibre of applicants and the number of awards available each term.
Can I defer the UNSW Academic Excellence Award to 2028?
No. Deferment to 2028 is not permitted under this award. Recipients must commence their studies in 2027 to remain eligible.
How will I receive payment for this award?
If you are successful, the award will be paid directly towards your tuition fees in your second term of study.
I have been awarded another scholarship at UNSW. Can I hold this award?
No. This award cannot be held concurrently with any other UNSW Scholarship
or Award, except for the International Student Award.
For Australia Global University Award (PUCA1026) Holders: Students who have already received PUCA1026 are not eligible. If you already hold an offer of admission and have not received PUCA1026, Admissions will assess your eligibility and notify you if you are successful.
How do I accept this award?
If you are successful, you will receive PUCA1038 as part of your offer of admission. Simply accept your offer of admission through Accept Online.
If you have already accepted your offer of admission, UNSW will assume that you wish to accept this award unless you contact us in writing to decline it via enquiry.unsw.edu.auStudents who meet the eligibility criteria and have already received an offer of admission for 2027, before this award was announced, will be assessed retrospectively. Successful recipients will receive a separate scholarship offer by 31 December 2026.
I have applied for additional scholarships. Can I withdraw from this award if I receive another scholarship?
Yes. If you receive another scholarship of a higher value, this award will be automatically rescinded when you accept the new scholarship.
Are sponsored students eligible to be considered?
No. Sponsored students are not eligible for consideration for this award.
Are online students eligible to be considered?
No, UNSW Online students are not eligible for consideration for this award.
