MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme

MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme

This scheme offers eligible students residing in low socio-economic areas entry on a reduced ATAR, a $8500 yearly scholarship for the duration of your degree, plus a range of additional support.

Benefits

Support for MySydney students

  • Succeeding at Sydney program for 1:1 personalised advising sessions on what you need to know about your studies, course planning, enrolment support, and opportunities on offer.
  • Free bridging courses for assume knowledge subjects, including Maths, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
  • Peer mentoring and buddy programs for MySydney students to build connections.
  • Welcome Fest activities including the MySydney Scholars Welcome Day and other social events.
  • Dedicated careers program and alumni mentoring to help you plan your future.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scheme you must:

  • be a domestic undergraduate student
  • live at an address listed in the bottom 25 percent of the Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation (IEO), based on the residential address you enter in your UAC application*
  • be applying as a new University of Sydney student.

High school students and non-school leavers are both eligible for the scheme.

*If you receive a notification from UAC that the residential address you entered in your application is identified as being in the lowest 25 percent of socio-economic disadvantage, this does not mean you meet the eligibility for MySydney. You must receive confirmation of your eligibility directly from the University of Sydney.

High School Leavers

If applying while at high school or in the following 12 months, you must complete year 12 studies at a school in Australia.

How to apply

1. Determine if you are eligible

To determine eligibility for this scheme, place a University of Sydney course as one of your UAC preferences by the dates outlined below. If you are eligible you will receive advice by email from the University of Sydney.

2. Place your course as your highest UAC preference

If you are notified that you are eligible, you will need to place your chosen course as your highest eligible UAC preference. Then, if you meet the MySydney ATAR and any other admission criteria, you will be made an unconditional offer to study and receive the scholarship.

Eligible courses and reduced ATARs

Explore the courses available for 2025 entry through this scheme and the reduced ATARs.

Frequently asked questions

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