The 2026 Future Leaders Scholarship full scholarship is now officially open for applications! Full tuition waiver! Some courses are not applicable.

Please see the following updates from the University of Wollongong.

1. Scholarship Overview (Key Details)

Scholarship Amount: Full tuition fee waiver (100% tuition fee reduction), up to 2 years
Commencement Date: 2026
Eligible Courses: Applicable to all Master’s (Coursework) programs at the University of Wollongong Australian campuses. The following courses are not eligible for the scholarship: Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Master of Teaching, Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration), Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Master of Social Work (Qualifying), Doctor of Medicine.
Nationality Requirement: International students
Application Materials: Applicants must submit an online application form, including the following: a comprehensive CV (including extracurricular activities or leadership experiences), a personal statement (1 page), which should focus on key achievements, leadership, and community involvement
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 (Monday)
Application Link: https://webforms.uow.edu.au/view.php?id=657351

2. Selection Criteria

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's/undergraduate degree at the time of application
Applications can be submitted through official agents or directly to UOW
Must have outstanding academic performance (WAM 75+ or equivalent)
Must submit the following documents: Comprehensive CV (including extracurricular or leadership activities), 1-page personal statement (describing key achievements, leadership, and community activities)
Cannot concurrently receive other scholarships, grants, subsidies, or tuition discounts (excluding stipend scholarships)
Must receive an offer of admission from UOW for Semester 1 / Trimester 1 or Trimester 2 in 2026
Shortlisted candidates may need to provide additional references or supplementary materials for final review

3. Important Dates (Key Admission Cut-off Dates)

The following are key application, offer issuance, and payment deadlines for Trimester 1 and Autumn Session 2026:

Trimester 1 2026 – Offshore Applicants

Application Deadline: December 17, 2025 (Wednesday)
Offer Issuance Deadline: December 22, 2025 (Monday)
GS / Incomplete Document Submission Deadline: December 30, 2025 (Tuesday)
Final GS Review: January 5, 2026 (Monday)
Offer Acceptance/Payment Deadline: January 7, 2026 (Wednesday)
CoE Issuance Deadline: January 12, 2026 (Monday)

Trimester 1 2026 – Onshore Applicants

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026 (Friday)
Offer Issuance Deadline: January 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
GS / Incomplete Document Submission Deadline: January 29, 2026 (Thursday)
Final GS Review: February 2, 2026 (Monday)
Offer Acceptance/Payment Deadline: February 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
CoE Issuance Deadline: February 6, 2026 (Friday)

Autumn Session 2026 – Offshore (South Asia and Africa)

Application Deadline: December 29, 2025 (Monday)
Offer Issuance Deadline: January 9, 2026 (Friday)
GS / Incomplete Document Submission Deadline: January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Final GS Review: January 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Offer Acceptance/Payment Deadline: January 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
CoE Issuance Deadline: February 2, 2026 (Monday)

Autumn Session 2026 – Offshore (Other Countries)

Application Deadline: January 5, 2026 (Monday)
Offer Issuance Deadline: January 9, 2026 (Friday)
GS / Incomplete Document Submission Deadline: January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Final GS Review: January 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Offer Acceptance/Payment Deadline: January 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
CoE Issuance Deadline: February 2, 2026 (Monday)

Autumn Session 2026 – Onshore Applicants

Application Deadline: February 12, 2026 (Thursday)
Offer Issuance Deadline: February 16, 2026 (Monday)
GS / Incomplete Document Submission Deadline: February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
Final GS Review: February 23, 2026 (Monday)
Offer Acceptance/Payment Deadline: February 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
CoE Issuance Deadline: February 27, 2026 (Friday)

We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the UOW Future Leaders Scholarship, commencing in 2026. This prestigious scholarship provides a 100% tuition fee reduction for up to four years for outstanding international students enrolling in an eligible UOW Master’s (Coursework) degree.

Key Details

Total Amount - 100% tuition fee reduction for up to 2 years

Commencement - 2026

Enrolment requirement - Master’s (Coursework) degrees at UOW Australian campuses (excluding: Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Master of Teaching, Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration), Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Master of Social Work (Qualifying), and Doctor of Medicine)

Citizenship requirements - International students

Application requirements - Applicants must submit an online application form and include the following:

Comprehensive CV with details on extracurricular activities or leadership activities;
Personal statement (1 page) – must address key achievements, leadership and community activities

Application Deadline - 1st December 2025
Kindly refer to the additional key admission cut-off dates mentioned below for Trimester 1 and Autumn Session 2026.

Selection criteria

Applicants must have completed a bachelor/undergraduate degree at the time of application.
Applicants can apply directly or through a recognised UoW agent (where applicable).
Must have outstanding academic results (75+ WAM or equivalent)
Applicants must provide:Comprehensive CV with details on extracurricular activities or leadership activities;Personal statement (1 page) – must address key achievements, leadership and community activities
Students must not be receiving any other scholarship, sponsorship, bursary or discount (excluding stipend scholarships) for the same course.
Applicants must receive an offer to UOW eligible course to commence in Semester 1, Trimester 1 or Trimester 2 2026.

For shortlisted applicants, there may be additional checks required, such as:

Reference requests to assist the final decision

We encourage you to share this opportunity widely with your students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. Students can apply directly through the UOW online application portal before 1 December 2025 for their chance to be considered.

Key Admission Cut-off dates (Trimester 1 and Autumn session 2026)

Trimester 1 2026 - All Offshore Applicants

Application cut-off - Wednesday, 17 Dec 2025
Last day to issue offer - Monday, 22 Dec 2025
Last day to submit GS and other/incomplete documents or applications in the pipeline - Tuesday, 30 Dec 2025
Final GS Assessment - Monday, 5 Jan 2026
Last day to accept/make payment - Wednesday, 7 Jan 2026
Last day to issue COE - Monday, 12 Jan 2026

Trimester 1 2026 - Onshore Applicants

Application cut-off - Friday, 23 Jan 2026
Last day to issue offer - Tuesday, 27 Jan 2026
Last day to submit GS and other/incomplete documents or applications in the pipeline - Thursday, 29 Jan 2026
Final GS Assessment - Monday, 2 Feb 2026
Last day to accept/make payment - Wednesday, 4 Feb 2026
Last day to issue COE - Friday, 6 Feb 2026

Autumn Session - Offshore - (South Asia, Africa)

Application cut-off - Monday, 29 Dec 2025
Last day to issue offer - Friday, 9 Jan 2026
Last day to submit GS and other/incomplete documents or applications in the pipeline - Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026
Final GS Assessment - Thursday, 22 Jan 2026
Last day to accept/make payment - Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026
Last day to issue COE - Monday, 2 Feb 2026

Autumn Session - Offshore - All Other Countries

Application cut-off - Monday, 5 Jan 2026
Last day to issue offer - Friday, 9 Jan 2026
Last day to submit GS and other/incomplete documents or applications in the pipeline - Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026
Final GS Assessment - Thursday, 22 Jan 2026
Last day to accept/make payment - Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026
Last day to issue COE - Monday, 2 Feb 2026

Autumn Session - Onshore Applicants

Application cut-off - Thursday, 12 Feb 2026
Last day to issue offer - Monday, 16 Feb 2026
Last day to submit GS and other/incomplete documents or applications in the pipeline - Wednesday, 18 Feb 2026
Final GS Assessment - Monday, 23 Feb 2026
Last day to accept/make payment - Wednesday, 25 Feb 2026
Last day to issue COE - Friday, 27 Feb 2026