Scholarships for School Leavers
Scholarships available to school leavers entering the Faculty of Science at Sydney University fall into two categories:
- Scholarships that must be applied for and
- Scholarships that are awarded automatically (usually on the basis of ATAR or equivalent)
For the majority of the scholarships that must be applied for, a single application for a University of Sydney Undergraduate Scholarship is sufficient. These include: the Dean's Entry Scholarships and Olympiad Scholarships. Applications for these scholarships are usually due in September.
Short-listed students are interviewed.
The application form can be obtained from your careers adviser, from the Scholarships Office website or by calling the University’s Scholarships Office on (02) 8627 8450.
Information on filling out the application is also available at the Sydney University Scholarships Office website.
Scholarships you must apply for
University-Wide Scholarships
If you are a school leaver, you can apply for a University of Sydney Undergraduate Scholarship. There are two levels: the Merit Award ($6000 per year for the normal full-time duration of the recipient's degree) and the Entry Award ($6000 in the first year). Application forms are sent to schools in July each year.
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.
Dean's Entry Scholarships
These scholarships are for academic merit and other achievements, are valued at $6000 (in the first year only) and are awarded on the basis of an application for a University of Sydney Undergraduate Scholarship.
Olympiad Scholarships
These scholarships are valued at $3000 in the first year of the course and $1000 per year (for up to three additional years). Eligibility is restricted to medal winners in International Olympiads in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics. They are awarded on the basis of academic merit. These scholarships cannot be held concurrently with an Outstanding Achievement Scholarship (see below).
Scholarships you can be awarded automatically
The following scholarships are offered automatically on the basis of academic merit without application. They are awarded in April following enrolment of first year students.
You do not need to apply for these scholarships:
University of Sydney Outstanding Achievement Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to students with an ATAR of 99.95 and are valued at $10,000 p.a. for the duration of your course. You must have a preference for the University of Sydney on your UAC application to be eligible. You will be contacted when the ATARs are released if you meet the eligibility criteria. This scholarship is only available for local students applying through UAC.
Farrand and 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 if you are enrolled in the BSc and have studied the appropriate NSW HSC subjects. You must be intending to study biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics or physics, and not already in receipt of a scholarship of equal or greater value.
Specialist course or stream scholarships
These entry scholarships, valued at $2000, are offered to the top students entering the following courses who are not already in receipt of a scholarship of equal or greater value: Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science.
Other Scholarships & Prizes awarded during your degree
There are many other prizes and scholarships available to you as you progress through your course. These awards are usually made on your overall level of performance in a particular unit, or your performance in a particular aspect of a unit (such as laboratory work).
Scholarships for International Students
The University of Sydney is pleased to announce the Sydney Achievers International Scholarships for new international students commencing at the University in 2012. Complete details on the scholarships are available here.
International students can also receive University scholarships based on performance in your course. Please go to the Scholarships website for further information.
Scholarships Office
+61 2 8627 8450
Students may also like to investigate the Equity Scholarships on the UAC website
or visit the Commonwealth Government website which has been set up to assist school-leavers develop their educational future.