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.
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.
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.
Scholarships Awarded Automatically
Farrand & Science Scholarships
These entry scholarships are awarded to Bachelor of Science students on the basis of academic achievement and are valued at $2500 and $500 respectively.
Subject Entry Scholarships
These scholarships valued at $2000 are awarded on the basis of academic achievement in biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics or physics to students enrolled in the BSc who have studied the appropriate NSW HSC subjects, intending to study biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics or physics, and not already in receipt of a scholarship of equal or greater value.
Specialist Degree or Stream Scholarships
These entry scholarships, valued at $2000, are offered to the top students entering the following degrees who are not already in receipt of a scholarship of equal or greater value: Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science, and Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biology and Genetics).
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.