Do you yearn to make a difference? Curious about ways we can do better for our people and planet? Feel like you could have a real impact on humanity, but unsure where to start? Apply for a University grant to attend the annual University Scholar Leadership Symposium (USLS) and join a community of passionate young leaders dedicated to creating a more inclusive and sustainable world.
About USLS
In its 13th year, the University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 5 to 8 August 2025 with the theme of "Lead the Change". The USLS aims to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools, confidence, network, and resources to act on the most pressing global issues of our time. Delegates will experience an epic week, where they’ll meet hundreds of like-minded peers and participate in a program filled with incredible speakers, heroes of hope and resilience, showing you the strength of the human spirit, and how even in the darkest of times, their stories of survival, sacrifice and selfless service, fight for those whose voices are unheard.
Speakers for the 2025 Symposium include:
Estefanía Rebellón, Founder of Yes We Can World Foundation, Charlotte Yeung, United Nations Youth Disarmament Champion, and Chris Temple, Founder of Living on One. You will also participate in Kindness Day, an experiential learning day through volunteering.
For more information, please refer to the Symposium brochure and 2024 USLS Recap Video.
Grant Eligibility
The University of Sydney is offering a grant to support up to 16 students to attend the 13th USLS in Kuala Lumpar. To be eligible to apply for this grant, you must:
- Be a currently enrolled student at the University of Sydney, and at minimum, be continuing your studies until the end of 2025
- For Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework students, you have completed a minimum of 24 credit points at the University of Sydney in your current award course and be meeting the progression requirements of the relevant course resolutions and the Coursework Policy 2014 at the time of applying.
- For PhD and other Higher Degree Research students, you have completed a minimum of one research period at the University of Sydney
- Be available for the required travel dates from 4 – 9 August 2025, inclusive.
- Have a valid passport and, if relevant, be eligible to obtain a Visa to enter Malaysia.
- Must be available to contribute to an interdisciplinary co-curricular initiative on return from USLS, to be delivered in Semester 2, 2025.
University Grant Inclusions
Successful grant applicants will be delegates representing the University of Sydney at the 13th USLS. The grant will cover:
Return flights to Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia. Registration (including 5-nights accommodation on a sharing basis, local transport during official activities, meals including 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 Coffee Breaks, One Souvenir T-shirt, an Electronic Certificate of Participation). Small Stipend for expenses and meals outside of registration inclusions.
Upon return, University of Sydney delegates will come together as a group to harness their experience and education from USLS to generate an interdisciplinary co-curricular initiative that benefits the University community, supported by Student Life.
Need a hand?
An information session was held on Tuesday 15 April. In this session we shared the qualities of a successful application and insights from former attendees of the Symposium. If you are unable to attend, a recording of the session is now available, please use passcode - x!od^p#5
Applications close Tuesday 29 April 2025, 09:00 (AEST)
University Scholars Leadership Symposium Grant
Do you yearn to make a difference? Curious about ways we can do better for our people and planet? Feel like you could have a real impact on humanity, but unsure where to start? Apply for a University grant to attend the annual University Scholar Leadership Symposium (USLS) and join a community of passionate young leaders dedicated to creating a more inclusive and sustainable world.
About USLS
In its 13th year, the University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 5 to 8 August 2025 with the theme of "Lead the Change". The USLS aims to equip the next generation of leaders with the tools, confidence, network, and resources to act on the most pressing global issues of our time. Delegates will experience an epic week, where they’ll meet hundreds of like-minded peers and participate in a program filled with incredible speakers, heroes of hope and resilience, showing you the strength of the human spirit, and how even in the darkest of times, their stories of survival, sacrifice and selfless service, fight for those whose voices are unheard.
Speakers for the 2025 Symposium include:
Estefanía Rebellón, Founder of Yes We Can World Foundation, Charlotte Yeung, United Nations Youth Disarmament Champion, and Chris Temple, Founder of Living on One. You will also participate in Kindness Day, an experiential learning day through volunteering.
For more information, please refer to the Symposium brochure and 2024 USLS Recap Video.
Grant Eligibility
The University of Sydney is offering a grant to support up to 16 students to attend the 13th USLS in Kuala Lumpar. To be eligible to apply for this grant, you must:
- Be a currently enrolled student at the University of Sydney, and at minimum, be continuing your studies until the end of 2025
- For Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework students, you have completed a minimum of 24 credit points at the University of Sydney in your current award course and be meeting the progression requirements of the relevant course resolutions and the Coursework Policy 2014 at the time of applying.
- For PhD and other Higher Degree Research students, you have completed a minimum of one research period at the University of Sydney
- Be available for the required travel dates from 4 – 9 August 2025, inclusive.
- Have a valid passport and, if relevant, be eligible to obtain a Visa to enter Malaysia.
- Must be available to contribute to an interdisciplinary co-curricular initiative on return from USLS, to be delivered in Semester 2, 2025.
University Grant Inclusions
Successful grant applicants will be delegates representing the University of Sydney at the 13th USLS. The grant will cover:
Return flights to Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia. Registration (including 5-nights accommodation on a sharing basis, local transport during official activities, meals including 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 Coffee Breaks, One Souvenir T-shirt, an Electronic Certificate of Participation). Small Stipend for expenses and meals outside of registration inclusions.
Upon return, University of Sydney delegates will come together as a group to harness their experience and education from USLS to generate an interdisciplinary co-curricular initiative that benefits the University community, supported by Student Life.
Need a hand?
An information session was held on Tuesday 15 April. In this session we shared the qualities of a successful application and insights from former attendees of the Symposium. If you are unable to attend, a recording of the session is now available, please use passcode - x!od^p#5
Applications close Tuesday 29 April 2025, 09:00 (AEST)