Engaging with students experiencing educational disadvantage, including those residing in low socio-economic and regional or remote areas, to help build awareness, preparedness and access to university.
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.
Our admission pathways, entry schemes and programs help you make the most of your ATAR by recognising your circumstances, high school achievements and other abilities and activities.
Students are encouraged to explore all scholarships available, not only equity scholarships.
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.
Students can now apply to most of the University’s equity and merit based scholarships through one single application form. Submit an application and browse through the range of additional equity scholarships available from accommodation providers and external partners.
For students residing in low socio-economic areas, 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 residential college.
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 webinars, 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 selected 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.
The University of Sydney hosts info nights at Fairfield, Penrith, Parramatta, Central Coast and other Sydney hubs, for students and parents to access key information including admission criteria, pathways, scholarships, and student support.
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:
A 1-hour workshop for:
A 30 minute 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.
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.
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.
Speak to the Outreach and Access team