Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship (Commencing Students)
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various |
|
16 July 2025 | 1 February 2026 |
How to apply
Please complete both steps below:
1. Apply here, to be considered for the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship,
and
2. Click on the below link(s) to submit your application for University owned accommodation and/or residential colleges.
University Owned Accommodation
Mandelbaum House
Sancta Sophia College
The Women’s College
Wesley College
St John's College
St Paul's College
St Andrew’s College
You must apply for one of the residential colleges or university-owned accommodation.
Benefits
The scholarship will cover the costs of accommodation at a University owned accommodation or residential college. Recipients will be required to pay $50 a week towards their accommodation.
The duration of the scholarship will be for one year at USYD owned accommodation. If you would like to be considered for additional years of the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship at USYD owned accommodation you will need to reapply for the scholarship at Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship (Current Students).
The duration of the scholarship will be for three years at a Residential College.
Who's eligible
You must:
- be going to apply for admission, applied for admission or have a conditional or unconditional offer of admission
- be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as defined in the University of Sydney’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015
- be planning to live on campus at a University owned accommodation or residential college
Background
This scholarship was established to provide assistance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait students studying at the University of Sydney with financial support for accommodation at a University owned accommodation or residential college.
1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established to provide assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying at the University of Sydney with financial support for accommodation at a University-owned accommodation.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission at the University of Sydney.
b. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as defined in the University of Sydney’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015.
c. Applicants are required to live on campus at University-owned accommodation.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a personal statement demonstrating their need for accommodation and how the scholarship will support their studies.
b. Preference will be given to applicants:
I. Who can demonstrate financial need
II. From a regional or rural area (as defined by the ASGS Remoteness Areas – 2016).
c. The Scholarship will be awarded by a selection committee consisting of:
I. the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Indigenous Strategy and Services (DVC-ISS) (Chair)
II. at least one Associate Dean of Indigenous Strategy and Services (AD-ISS),
III. Gadigal Centre (Chair), and
IV. at least one other staff member of the Gadigal Centre.
d. Scholarships at a University-owned accommodation will require the applicant to have applied and received an offer of place from the University-owned accommodation (this is separate from the scholarship offer).
4. Value
a. The scholarship will cover the costs of accommodation for a total of 52 weeks.
b. Recipients will be required to pay $50 a week towards their accommodation for the full 52 weeks.
c. The scholarship will be paid directly to the University-owned accommodation where the student is staying.
d. The duration of the scholarship will be for one (1) year. Students wishing to continue to receive the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship will need to re-apply each year.
e. The scholarship is not transferable to another University-owned accommodation throughout the duration of the scholarship unless in extenuating circumstances.
f. Deferral and/or suspension of the scholarship is not permitted unless approved by the DVC-ISS due to extenuating circumstances.
g. The scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
h. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing eligibility
a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must:
I. Engage with the Gadigal Centre, and the Mentoring our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS) Program at the University of Sydney through the duration of their scholarship.
II. Engage with the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) for at least the first year of their studies for at least one subject.
III. Maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of at least 50 each semester.
IV. Adhere to the University of Sydney Student Charter 2020
V. Remain up to date with the financial commitment of $50 per week whilst receiving the scholarship
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. Withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. Does not receive an average semester average mark (SAM) of 50,
III. Commences part-time study
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. Does not adhere to the University of Sydney Student Charter 2020
VI. Does not keep up to date with the weekly $50 contribution.
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.
1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established to provide assistance to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students studying at the University of Sydney with financial support for accommodation at a residential college.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission at the University of Sydney.
b. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent as defined in the University of Sydney’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015.
c. Applicants are required to live on campus at a residential college.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a personal statement demonstrating their need for accommodation and how the scholarship will support their studies.
b. Preference will be given to applicants:
I. Who can demonstrate financial need
II. From a regional or rural area (as defined by the ASGS Remoteness Areas – 2016).
c. The Scholarship will be awarded by a selection committee consisting of:
I. the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Indigenous Strategy and Services (DVC-ISS) (Chair)
II. at least one Associate Dean of Indigenous Strategy and Services (AD-ISS),
III. Gadigal Centre (Chair), and
IV. at least one other staff member of the Gadigal Centre.
d. Scholarships at a residential college will require the applicant:
I. To have applied and received confirmation of an offer of place at a residential college (this is separate from the scholarship offer).
II. To have completed a college means-testing bursary/ scholarship application or to supply any other required information requested by the college to be considered for the Gadigal Accommodation Scholarship.
4. Value
a. The scholarship will cover the costs of accommodation for a total of 42 weeks for the first year (including Gadigal Welcome Week and the University of Sydney Orientation Week) and 40 weeks in each subsequent year.
b. Recipients will be required to pay $50 a week towards their accommodation.
c. The scholarship will be paid directly to the residential college accommodation where the student is staying.
d. The duration of the scholarship will be for three (3) years. Additional years of the scholarship will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on degree duration, demonstrated financial need and available funding.
e. Students residing at residential colleges will need to cover the cost of accommodation if they choose to reside there over the end of year break.
f. Student will be required to pay all other costs including however not limited to guest meals, additional cleaning of rooms, lock out fees etc
g. The scholarship is not transferable to another college throughout the duration of the recipient’s degree without approval by all parties.
h. Deferral and/or suspension of the scholarship is not permitted unless approved by the DVC-ISS due to extenuating circumstances.
i. The scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
j. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing eligibility
a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must also:
I. Engage with the Gadigal Centre, and the Mentoring our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS) Program at the University of Sydney through the duration of their scholarship.
II. Engage with the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) for at least the first year of their studies for at least one subject.
III. Maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of at least 50 each semester.
IV. Adhere to the University of Sydney Student Charter 2020
V. Remain up to date with the financial commitment of $50 per week whilst receiving the scholarship
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. Withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. Does not receive an average semester average mark (SAM) of 50,
III. Commences part-time study,
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. Does not adhere to the University of Sydney Student Charter 2020, or
VI. Does not keep up to date with the weekly $50 contribution.
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.