Scholarships for School Leavers

THE 2010 APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE NOW.

Applicants should regularly check this webpage for any updated information regarding the application process.

Please note, scholarship forms can be submitted to the Scholarships & Prizes Office by post or via the submissions box located to the right of the lifts (as you exit) on Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02).

The Undergraduate Scholarships for School Leavers application form is available now.

To help you fill out your application form we recommend that you have a look at our HINTS AND TIPS page.

If you have any further questions after reading the information on this website, please contact the Scholarships & Prizes Office
Tel: 8627 8450
Email:

In 2010, the University of Sydney will offer 100 Entry Scholarships at $6,000 p.a. for one year and 50 Merit Scholarships at $6,000 for the duration of degree.

Applications close 4pm on 30 September 2009.

For: Students with a good academic record who have been disadvantaged financially.
Value: $6,000 p.a. in 2010.
Duration: Length of degree.
Application Due: 24th September 2009.
How to Apply: Applications are made though the UAC Website from August in each scholarship round.

We know that students who overcome disadvantage can achieve excellent results at university, especially with support from the University. Access Scholarships assist academically gifted students with demonstrated disadvantage. If you are currently financially disadvantaged (for example, if you are receiving Youth Allowance or some other means-tested Commonwealth benefit) or you have financial difficutlies due to a disability or other disadvantage, or if you expect to be financially disadvantaged at university, we recommend you apply through UAC's Equity Scholarships application. You can apply at any stage of your degree, and they are available for any undergraduate degree.

There are 160 Access scholarships available in 2010.

For: Students who have completed their HSC or equivalent outside NSW and the ACT who have received a University of Sydney Outstanding Achievement Scholarship, University of Sydney Scholarship (Merit or Entry) or a University of Sydney Access Scholarship.
Value: $5000 p.a. in 2010 on top of the value of your principal scholarship.
Duration: The same duration as your principal scholarship.
How to Apply: No application is required. If you are awarded a University of Sydney Scholarship (Merit, Entry, Outstanding Achievement or Access) and you completed your HSC/IB in a state or territory of Australia other than NSW or the ACT, we will automatically top up your scholarship with an extra $5,000 per year for the same duration as your primary scholarship.

These scholarships are designed to support students who are applying to the University of Sydney through UAC from outside NSW and ACT to help cover the extra living costs involved in moving to a different state to attend uni.

The Commonwealth has announced in the Federal Budget that it is replacing the existing Commomwealth Scholarships scheme with two new scholarships. Note - the information below is subject to change.

In 2010, the Commonwealth Government is introducing two new scholarships: the Student Start Up Scholarship and the Commonwealth Relocation Scholarship.

Student Start-Up Scholarship
For: All university students receiving Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY and those assisted under veterans’ schemes.
How much: $2,254 in 2010 and indexed.
How to apply: No application is needed. This will be paid directly to eligible students through Centrelink.

Commonwealth Relocation Scholarships
For: Students receiving Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY and ABSTUDY who are dependants who have to live away from the family home for study and independent students who are disadvantaged by personal and relationship circumstances.
How much: $4,000 for students in their first year at university and $1,000 in each following year.
How to apply: No application is needed. This will be paid directly to eligible students through Centrelink.