University of Sydney Scholarships for School Leavers

For: Students with a minimum ATAR of 95 plus other achievements.
Value: $6000 per year.
Duration: 1 year (Entry Scholarships) or duration of degree (Merit Scholarships).
Application Due: 30 September 2009.
How to Apply: Download the application form here.

University of Sydney Scholarships for School Leavers are awarded on a combination of school examination results, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and other achievements, (leadership, creativity, self-motivation, communication skills etc). We want you to tell us about what makes you special, so spend some time writing your personal statement. The University of Sydney wants to find the amazing young people who will be the leaders of tomorrow.

Please note that students who wish to study at Sydney College of the Arts or the Sydney Conservatorium of Music must achieve an ATAR of at least 90 and be amongst the top 5% of applicants, assessed by portfolio or performance.

International and NZ students applying for admission through the UAC are also eligible to apply.

There are two levels of University of Sydney Scholarships (Entry & Merit scholarships). Your application will automatically be considered for both.

• University of Sydney Merit Scholarship - $6000 for a maximum of 5 years (must maintain an excellent academic record throughout the tenure of the scholarship).
• University of Sydney Entry Scholarship - $6000 for one year only.

Special note: choose your faculty carefully. University of Sydney scholarships are available for all undergraduate degrees and combined degrees at the University. However, you can nominate only one faculty in your application, which will be forwarded to this faculty for consideration. The scholarship can be used for any degree in that faculty.

Please note that each student may only submit one application.

Check the Faculty page on this site for more information about Faculty scholarships.

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: $5000p.a. on top of the value of your principal scholarship.
Duration: The same duration as your principal scholarship.
How to Apply: You do not need to apply for these scholarships although you must have been awarded one of the scholarships listed above to be eligible.

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.

If you have relocated to study at the University of Sydney, you may be eligible for the new Commonwealth Relocation Scholarship introduced in the 2009 federal budget. Please visit the Equity Scholarships page for more details.

If you will (or think you will) be receiving a Centrelink payment when you commence University, you should consider applying for a University of Sydney Access Scholarship. Please see the Equity Scholarships page on this site for details of how to apply.

If you attain an ATAR of 99.95, you will automatically be awarded a Outstanding Achievement Scholarship (provided you have submitted a preference for the University of Sydney through UAC)