About this scholarship
Each year, the School of Cybernetics (SoCY) within the ANU College of Systems and Society may offer a number of awards known as the School of Cybernetics Scholarship.
The objective of the Award is to support students who are undertaking either the Master of Applied Cybernetics or the Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced), both offered by the School of Cybernetics. The Award aims to help build the recipient’s leadership skills in technology, business and community areas, and to develop a mentoring relationship with prominent professionals in the private and public sectors.
Funding for this Award has been provided by the School and, where applicable, its financial partners as listed on the school website.
Field of study
Cybernetics
Duration
Payments made for a fixed number of years
Payment made for 1 year
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Access |
Student type | Domestic, International |
Study level | Postgraduate/Masters, and Graduate certificate |
Selection bases | Gender, Indigenous, Refugee/Humanitarian |
The Award is available each year to a commencing ANU student who:
- is a domestic student or international student; and
- receives an offer of admission to one of the following programs offered by the ANU College of Systems and Society:
- Master of Applied Cybernetics (MACYB)
- Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) (VACYB)
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on full-time study load
How to apply
All applicants applying through the program-specific application for the Master of Applied Cybernetics (MACYB), or· Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) (VACYB) programs will be automatically considered for the Award, based on them meeting the eligibility criteria and electing to be considered for scholarships.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications01-Apr-2026 to 31-Oct-2026
Value
$34,000 per annum. Up to 20 on offer
Number of scholarships awarded
Payments made fortnightly
Application requirement
No application is required for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered.
Additional information
The value of the Award is stated in your letter of offer. The Award is valid for the duration of the program. The Award is paid in fortnightly instalments for the duration of the program unless otherwise stated in the letter of offer.
The recipient is responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date as set out by the University each session. Recipients of the Award are responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.
All applicants applying through the program-specific application for the Master of Applied Cybernetics (MACYB), or· Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) (VACYB) programs will be automatically considered for the Award, based on them meeting the eligibility criteria and electing to be considered for scholarships.
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