David Noel Murray Scholarship
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 p.a. (duration of degree) |
|
06 January 2026 | 19 January 2026 |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
The Scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum (full-time equivalent) and is tenable for the duration of the full-time degree program.
Who's eligible
You must:
- have an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled in full-time or part-time in a Master’s by coursework degree within the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
- identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander as defined in the University of Sydney’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015.
Background
This Scholarship has been established to provide assistance to students identifying as Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander to study a master’s degree by coursework within the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
This Scholarship is funded by a bequest from David Noel Murray who bequeathed his residuary estate to the University to establish a scholarship in the School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
1. Background
a. This Scholarship has been established to provide assistance to students identifying as Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander to study a master’s degree by coursework within the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
b. This Scholarship is funded by a bequest from David Noel Murray who bequeathed his residuary estate to the University to establish a scholarship in the School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled in full-time or part-time in a Master’s by coursework degree within the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning.
b. Applicants must identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as defined in the University of Sydney’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit.
b. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning, or their nominated delegates.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum (full-time equivalent) and is tenable for the duration of the full-time degree program.
b. The Scholarship annual value (full-time equivalent) will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
c. Where the scholarship is awarded for part-time enrolment, the value and duration will be adjusted on prorate basis.
d. The scholarship is for commencement in the Semester in which is offered. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university.
e. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
f. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing Eligibility
a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 50 each semester.
b. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have achieved a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) to receive their next payment.
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. commences part-time study without prior approval from the Head of School and Dean of the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning (part-time recipients excepted),
III. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
IV. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application,
V. accepts an alternative scholarship, administered by the University of Sydney, valued at $8,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this Scholarship, or
VI. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave.
b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.
c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.
7. Other Requirements
a. It’s a condition of accepting this Scholarship funded by a donor/external organisation, that the recipient agrees that the University may disclose the following information to that third-party for stewardship purposes and in compliance with contractual arrangements:
I. recipient’s first name,
II. recipient’s name of their degree,
III. whether the recipient have met and/or continue to meet the Eligibility Requirements and Enrolment Requirements for the Scholarship.
b. Personal information about recipients collected by the University and shared with the donor will be managed in accordance with the University’s privacy obligations. See the University Privacy webpage for more information.