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Equity scholarships
Bachelors and honours scholarships
Browse scholarships for students who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, experiencing financial hardship, living with a disability, or from rural or regional areas.
To find a scholarship that works for you, expand the relevant category and click on the scholarship title links. Alternatively, you can browse the full list of undergraduate equity scholarships in the table below.
This page includes scholarships for both prospective and current domestic students.
Browse scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
This list includes scholarships for students with disability or ongoing illness. See the individual scholarship pages for specific eligibility criteria.
General
- Matt Laffan Disability Scholarship
- Ron Baumann Scholarship
- Sydney Scholars Awards on Equity and Hardship Grounds
- The Valerie Joan Beale Bequest
- University of Sydney Access Scholarship
- Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship
Arts and Social Sciences
- Annie Marczak Scholarship
- Charles Herbert Currey Memorial Scholarship
- Lucy Firth Equity Honours Scholarship
- The Clissold Scholarship
- The Mary Henderson (Gerstle) Undergraduate Scholarship in Political Economy
Business
Law
This list includes scholarships for students from low socio-economic backgrounds, or who can demonstrate financial disadvantage or hardship. See the individual scholarship pages for specific eligibility criteria.
General
- Aboud Scholarship
- Alf Waugh Indigenous Scholarship
- Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scheme
- Graeme de Graaff Scholarship
- International House E12 Scholarship
- International House Entrance Scholarship
- Ron Baumann Scholarship
- Sydney Scholars Awards on Equity and Hardship Grounds
- The Adamo and Francesca Boncardo Equity Scholarship
- The Valerie Joan Beale Bequest
- University of Sydney Access Scholarship
- Vice Chancellor's Global Mobility Award
Arts and Social Sciences
- Annie Marczak Scholarship
- Charles Herbert Currey Memorial Scholarship
- Kathleen M Karnaghan and Frederick E English Equity Scholarship
- Lucy Firth Equity Honours Scholarship
- Sciences Po Dual Degree Equity Scholarship
- The Jerome De Costa Memorial Bachelor of Visual Arts Degree Show Bursary
- The Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship in Education
- The Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship in Social Work
- Undergraduate Equity Scholarships in History
Business
- Eric Campbell Scott Scholarship
- The Clissold Scholarship
- The University of Sydney Inspired by Business Scholarship
- The Victoria Hope Geary Scholarship
- V John Plummer Scholarship in Business
Engineering
- Douglas Jamieson Aboriginal Scholarship
- J Alan Gibson Scholarship
- LR and BA Browne Undergraduate Scholarship in Civil Engineering
- Pratten Foundation Early Offer Year 12 Scholarship
- The William John and Lizzie May Sinclair Scholarship
- The Winifred Margaret Neirous Memorial Scholarship
Law
- Eric Cunstance Shaw Scholarship
- Pitt Cobbett Scholarship
- Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship
- Roy Frederick Turner Scholarship
- Sydney Law School Exchange Scholarship
- The David Stuart Hicks Scholarship
Medicine and Health
Music
- Anthony and Sharon Lee Foundation Jazz Scholarship
- Brian Abel Piano Scholarship
- Clarence Addison Turrill Scholarship
- Greta Davis Equity Scholarship for Musically Talented Students
- Patricia Long Scholarship
- The Bessie Cook Piano Award
- The Helpmann Family Fellowship
- The Howard-Smith Scholarship
- The Kathleen and Allison Short Scholarship
- The Kevin and Margaret Duffy Scholarship
- The Kirkpix Trust Scholarship
- The William and Marie Souter Encouragement Awards
Science
- Faculty of Science Dean's Access Scholarship
- Faculty of Science Dean's Equity Scholarship
- James Murphy Scholarship
- Josiah and Myra Roberts Scholarship
- Norman Matheson Student Support Award (Honours)
- Norman Matheson Student Support Award (Undergraduate)
- Philip Thomas Collins Scholarship
- Pratten Foundation Early Offer Year 12 Scholarship
- Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship
- Roy Frederick Turner Scholarship (Agriculture)
- The Malcolm Turki Memorial Scholarship
- Walter Moore Honours Scholarships
- Yim Family Foundation Scholarship
This list includes scholarships for students from rural or regional areas, in NSW or throughout Australia. See individual scholarship pages for specific eligibility criteria.
General
- Aboud Scholarship
- Alf Waugh Indigenous Scholarship
- Ron Baumann Scholarship
- Sydney Scholars Awards on Equity and Hardship Grounds
- The Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship
- The Howard-Smith Scholarship
- The Valerie Joan Beale Bequest
- University of Sydney Access Scholarship
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Annie Marczak Scholarship
- Charles Herbert Currey Memorial Scholarship
- Douglas Jamieson Aboriginal Scholarship
- Lucy Firth Equity Honours Scholarship
- The Clissold Scholarship
- The Mary Henderson (Gerstle) Undergraduate Scholarship in Political Economy
- Undergraduate Equity Scholarships in History
The University of Sydney School of Business
- David W Johnson Scholarship
- The Clissold Scholarship
- University of Sydney Business School Rural/Regional Leadership Scholarship
- V John Plummer Scholarship in Business
Faculty of Engineering
- Alexander D Strang Scholarship in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- F H Loxton Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship
- J Alan Gibson Scholarship
- LR and BA Browne Undergraduate Scholarship in Civil Engineering
- William McIIrath Rural Scholarship
Faculty of Medicine and Health
- Dr Lawrence F Smith Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students
- Peter Giles Memorial Scholarship in Pharmacy
- Susan Wakil Scholarship - Undergraduate Rural and Regional
Faculty of Science
- Dalara Foundation Scholarship
- Faculty of Science Honours Relocation Scholarships
- Norman Matheson Student Support Award (Undergraduate)
- Rural Sustainability Scholarship
- The Ross Scholarship
- William McIIrath Rural Scholarship
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Laffan Disability Scholarship | College fees |
|
N/A | 30 October 2020 |
| Ron Baumann Scholarship | $6000 |
|
18 August 2020 | 13 October 2020 |
| Sydney Scholars Awards on Equity and Hardship Grounds | $6000 |
|
29 August 2020 | 30 September 2020 |
| The Valerie Joan Beale Bequest | $20,000 |
|
29 August 2020 | 31 December 2020 |
| University of Sydney Access Scholarship | $6000 |
|
29 August 2020 |
31 December 2020 |
| Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship | $10,000 (for up to 5 years) |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Annie Marczak Scholarship | $1000 |
|
31 August 2020 | 30 September 2020 |
| Charles Herbert Currey Memorial Scholarship | Up to $7000 |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Lucy Firth Equity Honours Scholarship | $5000 p.a. |
|
12 November 2020 | 1 February 2021 |
| The Clissold Scholarship | $7000 p.a. (for course duration) |
|
11 November 2021 | 21 January 2022 |
| The Mary Henderson (Gerstle) Undergraduate Scholarship in Political Economy | $8000 (for up to 4 years) |
|
23 June 2020 | 21 July 2020 |
| V John Plummer Scholarship in Business | $6500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
| Roy Frederick Turner AM Scholarship | $7000 |
|
June 2020 | 30 September 2020 |
| Roy Frederick Turner Scholarship | $7000 |
|
August 2020 | 30 September 2020 |
| Aboud Scholarship | $10,000 |
|
30 September 2020 | 29 October 2020 |
| Alf Waugh Indigenous Scholarship | $6500 |
|
15 January 2021 | 10 February 2021 |
| Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scheme | $5950 |
|
May 2020 | 30 September 2020 |
| Graeme de Graaff Scholarship | $10,000 |
|
31 August 2020 | 15 November 2020 |
| International House E12 Scholarship | $2000 |
|
31 August 2020 | 15 November 2020 |
| International House Entrance Scholarship | Up to $10,000 |
|
31 August 2020 | 15 November 2020 |
| The Adamo and Francesca Boncardo Equity Scholarship | $6000 |
|
17 August 2020 | 15 October 2020 |
| Vice Chancellor's Global Mobility Award | Up to $5000 |
|
N/A | N/A |
| Kathleen M Karnaghan and Frederick E English Equity Scholarship | $5000 |
|
23 October 2020 | 16 November 2020 |
| Sciences Po Dual Degree Equity Scholarship | $15,000 p.a. (for 2 years) |
|
18 December 2020 | 11 January 2021 |
| The Jerome De Costa Memorial Bachelor of Visual Arts Degree Show Bursary | $5000 |
|
13 November 2020 | 27 November 2020 |
| The Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship in Education | $10,000 (for up to 3 years) |
|
19 January 2021 | 9 February 2021 |
| The Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship in Social Work | $10,000 (for up to 3 years) |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Undergraduate Equity Scholarships in History | $5000 (for up to 3 years) |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Eric Campbell Scott Scholarship | $3000 |
|
N/A | N/A |
| The University of Sydney Inspired by Business Scholarship | $10,000 |
|
N/A | N/A |
| The Victoria Hope Geary Scholarship | $3000 |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Douglas Jamieson Aboriginal Scholarship | $7000 p.a. |
|
5 August 2020 | 9 September 2020 |
| J Alan Gibson Scholarship | $24,000 p.a. (up to 4 years) |
|
15 December 2020 | 8 January 2021 |
| LR and BA Browne Undergraduate Scholarship in Civil Engineering | $10,000 |
|
September 2021 TBC | November 2021 TBC |
| Pratten Foundation Early Offer Year 12 Scholarship | $7500 |
|
N/A | N/A |
| The William John and Lizzie May Sinclair Scholarship | $25,000 a year for duration of degree |
|
September 2021 TBC | November 2021 TBC |
| The Winifred Margaret Neirous Memorial Scholarship | $6000 p.a. (for up to 4 years) |
|
September 2021 TBC | November 2021 TBC |
| Eric Cunstance Shaw Scholarship | Up to $6000 |
|
August 2020 | 11 January 2021 |
| Pitt Cobbett Scholarship | Up to $2500 |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Sydney Law School Exchange Scholarship | $2000 |
|
31 August 2021 | 30 September 2021 |
| The David Stuart Hicks Scholarship | $8000 |
|
June 2020 | 30 September 2020 |
| Walter and Eliza Hall Scholarship Trust Opportunity Scholarship for Nursing | $10,000 (for up to 3 years) |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Anthony and Sharon Lee Foundation Jazz Scholarship | $6000 (for 4 years) or $25,000 (for 1.5 years) |
|
17 August 2020 | 21 September 2020 |
| Brian Abel Piano Scholarship | TBC |
|
17 August 2020 | 21 September 2020 |
| Clarence Addison Turrill Scholarship | TBC |
|
17 August 2020 | 21 September 2020 |
| Greta Davis Equity Scholarship for Musically Talented Students | $10,000 p.a. |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Patricia Long Scholarship | TBC |
|
17 August 2020 | 21 September 2020 |
| The Bessie Cook Piano Award | TBC |
|
17 August 2020 | 21 September 2020 |
| The Helpmann Family Fellowship | TBC |
|
TBC | TBC |
| The Howard-Smith Scholarship | TBC |
|
17 August 2020 | 21 September 2020 |
| The Kathleen and Allison Short Scholarship | TBC |
|
17 August 2020 | 21 September 2020 |
| The Kevin and Margaret Duffy Scholarship | TBC |
|
17 August 2020 | 21 September 2020 |
| The Kirkpix Trust Scholarship | TBC |
|
17 Augist 2020 | 21 September 2020 |
| The William and Marie Souter Encouragement Awards | TBC |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Faculty of Science Dean's Access Scholarship | Varies |
|
17 September 2020 | 31 January 2021 |
| Faculty of Science Dean's Equity Scholarship | $5000 |
|
N/A | 31 December 2020 |
| James Murphy Scholarship | $7500 |
|
August 2020 | 31 January 2021 |
| Josiah and Myra Roberts Scholarship | $10000 p.a. |
|
1 September 2020 | 28 February 2021 |
| Norman Matheson Student Support Award (Honours) | $7500 |
|
12 October 2020 | 17 January 2021 |
| Norman Matheson Student Support Award (Undergraduate) | $7500 |
|
August 2020 | 31 January 2021 |
| Philip Thomas Collins Scholarship | $25,000 |
|
12 October 2020 | 17 January 2021 |
| Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship | $5000 |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Roy Frederick Turner Scholarship (Agriculture) | $7500 |
|
August 2020 | 31 January 2021 |
| The Malcolm Turki Memorial Scholarship | $1700 |
|
3 July 2020 | 20 September 2020 |
| Walter Moore Honours Scholarships | $1200 |
|
18 November 2020 | 1 March 2021 |
| Yim Family Foundation Scholarship | $25,000 |
|
12 October 2020 | 17 January 2021 |
| The Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship | $10,000 |
|
TBC | TBC |
| David W Johnson Scholarship | $8000 |
|
8 July 2020 | 30 September 2020 |
| University of Sydney Business School Rural/Regional Leadership Scholarship | $6000 |
|
8 July 2020 | 30 September 2020 |
| Alexander D Strang Scholarship in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | $6418 |
|
September 2021 TBC | November 2021 TBC |
| F H Loxton Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship | $20,000 (for up to 4 years) |
|
September 2021 TBC | November 2021 TBC |
| William McIIrath Rural Scholarship | Up to $10,000 (for 3 years) |
|
2 September 2019 | 31 July 2020 |
| Dr Lawrence F Smith Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students | $6000 |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Peter Giles Memorial Scholarship in Pharmacy | $6000 p.a. (for course duration) |
|
TBC | TBC |
| Susan Wakil Scholarship - Undergraduate Rural and Regional | Up to $87,500 |
|
28 September 2020 | 7 January 2021 |
| Peter Davidson Music Scholarship | $10,000 |
|
17 August 2020 | 21 September 2020 |
| Dalara Foundation Scholarship | $50,000 p.a. |
|
1 December 2020 | 21 February 2021 |
| Faculty of Science Honours Relocation Scholarships | $6000 |
|
12 October 2020 | 17 January 2021 |
| Rural Sustainability Scholarship | $6000 p.a. (for up to 3 years) |
|
August 2020 | 31 January 2021 |
| The Ross Scholarship | $7200 p.a. (up to 4 years) |
|
8 December 2020 | 17 January 2021 |
