Discover our diverse range of high school outreach programs for both regional and metropolitan students. We travel to many NSW regions, bringing workshops directly to your community.
Explore our dedicated pathways and scholarships designed to support students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.
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For students of low socio-economic status, this scheme gives eligible students entry on a reduced ATAR requirement and an $8,500 per year scholarship for the degree's duration.
Students from regional or remote areas gain entry on a reduced ATAR requirement through this scheme.
The University of Sydney’s Education Access Scheme, is administered through UAC. Students gain adjustment factors for a range of educational disadvantages.
Students may be eligible for other admission pathways and entry schemes.
Students can now apply to most of the University’s equity and merit based scholarships through one central application form.
The University offers a range of scholarships on equity grounds for students experiencing financial hardship, from regional and remote areas, with disabilities and other educational disadvantages.
Submit one application through our central application form, and browse through the range of additional equity scholarships available from accommodation providers and external partners.
For students of low socio-economic status, this scholarship awards $8,500 per year for the duration of the degree through the MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme.
Accommodation scholarships are available to students experiencing disadvantages. One application can be made to all University-owned residences through the Sydney Student Accommodation Services Portal. Individual applications must be made to each college.
Students are encouraged to explore all scholarships available, not only equity scholarships.
Partner Schools can choose from a range of workshops for Year 10 - 12 students either on campus or at your school, focusing on:
Some programs are designed specifically for metro and regional schools.
We also host a range of events throughout the year such as Webinar Wednesdays, Open Day and Info Day. All students are welcome to attend them.
A one-day campus event for students in Years 10-12 designed for:
This is an intensive year-long program for year 12 students from chosen partner schools.
Students undertake a range of activities from career planning, navigating university courses, entry requirements and pathways, and steps to a successful transition to university.
Hosted at your school for students and parents in the local area, this information evening is designed to help Year 10 students and their families choose subjects for the HSC based on their course and career interest areas.
The University of Sydney hosts an info night at Fairfield RSL for students and parents to access key information including admission criteria, pathways, scholarships, and student support. Interpreters for a variety of languages are available at this event.
A series of events, webinars and activities to help students get through the HSC and transition to the University of Sydney.
Sessions include Prep for USYD, Transition to Sydney Uni, Accommodation Exploration, Money Matters, and academic support through HSC refresher courses run by the University's Centre for Continuing Education.
There are many complex factors informing regional students’ decision-making in transitioning to university. Our regional programs aim to shine a light on the options available in applying and studying at university.
We travel to many NSW regions with academic staff, students, and alumni to visit your school and community to deliver the following:
An 1-hour workshop for:
A 30 minutes presentation covering essential information about the University of Sydney that can be delivered during lunch breaks.
An evening event held locally in your region for students' parents/guardians and teachers, to learn about the University of Sydney.
Faculty, industry, and alumni are invited to give a unique perspective on jobs and growing industries in your region. We also focus on student support, ways to finance study, and current students share their journey to the Uni and tips for a successful transition.
Career Advisers are invited to join the Sydney Future Students team, academic staff, alumni and students for a casual dinner following our evening Meet the University of Sydney event, typically held at the same venue as the event.
The University holds two annual residentials, one for year 11 students and one for year 12 students.
Students will join us on campus for a week to have an immersive on-campus experience to explore the University of Sydney through a range of faculty workshops, accommodation tours, in-depth admission sessions, and gain an exciting snapshot of student life.
An online info evening for prospective regional and interstate domestic students to engage with the University and ask questions to faculty, accommodation, scholarships, admissions, and pathways staff.
The University of Sydney offers limited financial support for regional students travelling to Sydney for Open Day, held on the last Saturday of August.
A series of events, webinars and activities to help students get through the HSC and transition to the University of Sydney.
Sessions include Prep for USYD, Transition to Sydney Uni, Accommodation Exploration, Money Matters, and academic support through HSC refresher courses run by the University's Centre for Continuing Education.
Browse our events and register.