Scholarships
At the University of Sydney, we offer a wide variety of scholarships to talented, creative and involved students to reward them for academic achievement and to assist them in obtaining their education. We believe that an education should be available to those who deserve it, regardless of their financial means.
University-wide scholarships
A large number of scholarships are offered to students enrolling in any faculty of the University. For some, students will need to fill out an application; others are awarded automatically.
Many of these scholarships reward achievements in the community as well as academic performance. The University also offers equity scholarships to those students who have faced disadvantage during their schooling.
From 2008, the University will also offer the University of Sydney National Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to support students who are applying to the University of Sydney through UAC, are from outside of NSW and the ACT, and are recipients of a University of Sydney Outstanding Achievement Scholarship, University of Sydney Scholarship, or a University of Sydney Access Scholarship.
University of Sydney National Scholarship
| For: | Students who demonstrate superior skills in areas such as leadership, creativity and communication and who have a minimum IB result of 36, a UAI/ENTER/TER of 95 or equivalent for Queensland students |
| Duration: | For the duration of the degree |
| Value: | $5 000 per annum on top of the value of your principal scholarship |
| Application due: | 28 September 2007 |
| How to apply: |
Application forms are available on the Scholarships website |
Scholarships for Outstanding Achievement
| For: | Students with an IB result of 45, a UAI/ENTER/TER of 100 or 99.95 or equivalent for Queensland students. |
| Duration: | For the duration of the degree |
| Value: |
$10 000 per annum for the duration of the degree Maximum total scholarship of $70 000 |
| Value for National Scholarship winners (interstate students): | $15 000 per annum for the duration of the degree Maximum total scholarship of $105 000 |
| How to apply: | You do not need to apply for these scholarships although you must have a preference for the University of Sydney on your UAC application. You will be contacted when the results are released if you meet the eligibility criteria |
University of Sydney Merit Scholarships
| For: | Students who demonstrate superior skills in areas such as leadership, creativity and communication and who have a minimum IB result of 36, a UAI/ENTER/TER of 95 or equivalent for Queensland students |
| Duration: | For the duration of the degree |
| Value: | $5 000 per annum for the duration of the degree Maximum total scholarship of $35 000 |
| Value for National Scholarship winners (interstate students): | $10 000 per annum for the duration of the degree Maximum total scholarship of $70 000 |
| Application due: | 28 September 2007 |
| How to apply: |
Application forms are available on the Scholarships website |
University of Sydney Entry Scholarships
| For: | Students who demonstrate superior skills in areas such as leadership, creativity and communication and who have a minimum IB result of 36, a UAI/ENTER/TER of 95 or equivalent for Queensland students |
| Duration: | One year |
| Total value: | $5 000 |
| Value for National Scholarship winners (interstate students): | $10000 |
| Application due: | 28 September 2007 |
| How to apply: | Application forms are available on the Scholarships website |
University of Sydney Access Scholarships
| For: | Students with a good academic record who have been disadvantaged financially or have a disability or have relocated from a rural area |
| Duration: |
For the duration of the degree |
| Value: | $5 000 per annum for the duration of the degree Maximum total scholarship of $35 000 |
| Value for National Scholarship winners (interstate students): | $10 000 per annum for the duration of the degree Maximum total scholarship of $70 000 |
| Application due: | 28 September 2007 |
| How to apply: | Application forms are available on the Scholarships website from mid July in each scholarship round. Apply on the Equity Scholarships form. |
Faculty, sporting and other scholarships
As well as participating in the University-wide scholarship programs, many faculties also provide their own scholarships for first-year students. Further scholarships are available for students with outstanding sporting ability; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; students undertaking an additional honours year; and students who want to study overseas.
Information about scholarships, application processes and closing dates for applications are available at the Scholarships website.
Need more information?
Further information can be found at:
The Scholarships and Prizes Office
Phone 1300 362 006 for the cost of a local call
or 02 9351 2717
Fax: 02 9036 7879
Email: scholarships.reception@usyd.edu.au