Prizes & Scholarships for Current Science Students
Scholarships available to current Science students fall into two broad categories:
You may also wish to explore prize and scholarship opportunities from external sources.
Prizes and Scholarships you must apply for
University of Sydney Access Scholarships
Access Scholarships assist new and continuing students who have been disadvantaged in some way. They are available to students who have a competitive ATAR and who also meet at least one of these criteria: financial disadvantage, disability or rural/remote area.
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Equity Access Scholarships
If you are currently financially disadvantaged (for example, if you are receiving Youth Allowance or some other means-tested Commonwealth benefit), if you have financial difficulties due to a disability or other disadvantage, or if you expect to be financially disadvantaged whilst at the 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.
Helen Beh Citizenship Award
Awarded annually to the Science student who has contributed most to the Faculty's non-academic activities and interests. Student must be currently enrolled full-time at the University of Sydney to receive the award (the student must have been a Science student in the previous year but does not need to be enrolled in Science degree in the current year to receive the award). Nominations from academic staff are sought by the Faculty in April each year, so this award it given based on nomination rather than application by the student. Valued at $350.
Honours scholarships
New or continuing students intending to enrol in an Honours program at Sydney University for the following year are eligible. Honours Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and personal attributes such as leadership and creativity. Valued at $6000 for one year.
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University Wide Scholarships
Visit the Scholarship Office website for more information about university-wide scholarships available for current students.
NEW: The Scholarships Office is now offering a number of Specific Background Scholarships for current students meeting specific criteria or with unusual skills. An example of such a scholarship is the Spero Gravas Scholarship, which is for students whose parents or grandparents are or were at any time in their lives persons of Greek nationality.
Prizes and Scholarships Awarded Automatically
Dean’s Scholarship in Science
Awarded automatically on the basis of academic merit to full-time students for Faculty of Science degrees who have completed between 2 and 6 semesters and are not holders of a University of Sydney Undergraduate Scholarship. Recipients must be permanent residents or citizens of Australia. Valued at $1000 for one year.
Science Achievement Prize
Awarded automatically to the student who has completed the requirements for a Faculty of Science (non-combined) degree. The recipient must have been enrolled full-time and have the highest weighted average mark (WAM) for all units of study completed towards the degree. The recipient must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Valued at $500.
Dean’s Honours List Prize
Awarded annually to the candidates on the Faculty of Science Dean’s Honours List who achieve the highest weighted average mark (WAM) of all candidates in their junior, intermediate or senior years of study respectively. Valued at $500.
Other Scholarships & Prizes
Many other prizes and scholarships are available to current students as they progress through their degrees. These awards are usually made on the overall level of performance in a particular unit, or performance in a particular aspect of a unit (such as laboratory work). More information about university-wide prizes >>
You may also wish to explore prize and scholarship opportunities from external sources.
Scholarships for International Students
Sydney University awards scholarships to international students based on performance in their degree. Please go to Scholarships for International Students for further information.
You can also view scholarships sorted by country.