University of Sydney Scholarships for School Leavers

For: Students with a minimum UAI of 95 + other achievements
Value: $5000p.a.
Duration: 1 year (Entry Scholarships) or duration of degree (Merit Scholarships)
Application Due: End September
How to Apply: Application forms are available from the Scholarships Office from mid July in each scholarship round.

There are 100 Entry scholarships and 50 Merit scholarships available for award in each round

University of Sydney Scholarships for School Leavers are awarded on a combination of school examination results, UAI and other achievements, (leadership, creativity, self-motivation, communication skills etc). Your suitability will be considered based on your application. When the UAI scores are released, your UAI will be checked to see it meets the minimum level, then you may be offered a scholarship. Please note that students who wish to study at Sydney College of the Arts or the Sydney Conservatorium of Music must achieve a UAI 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.

Students taking the IB (International Baccalaureate) or other alternative to the HSC will be assessed on the basis of a UAI equivalent. This is available from the UAC or the University Admissions Office (Tel: 9351 4117)

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 - $5000 for a maximum of 5 years (must maintain an excellent academic record throughout the tenure of the scholarship)
• University of Sydney Entry Scholarship - $5000 for one year only

University of Sydney Scholarships are available for all undergraduate degrees and combined degrees. 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.

Most Faculties use the University of Sydney Scholarships application form to assess eligibility for their own Faculty scholarships.

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

For: Students from outside of 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.

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

Interstate students who are awarded a University of Sydney Scholarship (Access, Entry, Merit or Outstanding Achievement) will automatically receive a National Scholarship. No application is necessary.

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 a UAI of 99.95 or 100, you will automatically be awarded a Outstanding Achievement Scholarship (provided you have submitted a preference for the University of Sydney through UAC)