Merit scholarships for undergraduate students commencing Term 1, 2026 will open progressively from July 2025.
Please search the UNSW Scholarships website for Merit scholarship opportunities in 2026 and remember to apply for Equity scholarships via UAC.
Merit Scholarships
Year 12 students can start their scholarship applications now by registering for a UNSW Scholarships account here using their UAC Application number. For more information on how to register for an account and apply for scholarships, watch the UNSW Scholarships - Application Tutorial.
Supporting documents
You must provide evidence supporting the above criteria in your online application. Please refer to the Scholarship Application Supporting Documents for a detailed list of examples.
Unanswered application questions or claims without supporting documentation will not be assessed. Late applications/supporting documentation will not be accepted
There are many ways to be considered for an Equity Scholarship at UNSW:
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Year 12 student from an identified low-SES background |
UAC will automatically generate an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) as part of your UAC application. You only need to submit an additional Educational Access Scheme (EAS) or Equity scholarship (ES) if you want us to know about any additional hardships that have affected your studies. |
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Entering UNSW via the Gateway Admission Pathway |
You will automatically be considered for Equity Scholarships based on your UNSW Gateway Admission Pathway application. You only need to submit an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) or Equity scholarship (ES) if you want us to know about any additional hardships that have affected your studies. |
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Entering UNSW via the Indigenous Admission Pathway |
You will automatically be considered for Equity Scholarships based on your UNSW Indigenous Admission Pathway application. |
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Applying for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) or Equity Scholarships via UAC |
You will need to submit either an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) or Equity Scholarship (ES) application to be considered for an Equity scholarship. Further details are below. |
The full list of available Equity Scholarships for commencing undergraduate students is available here.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS) Application via UAC
Apply by 18 November 2025.
The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) is open to year 12 students who have encountered significant educational challenges during year 11 and/or 12. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit UAC EAS. Note: You will only be considered for Equity scholarships on the basis of your Gateway Admission Pathway and/or UAC EAS applications when you enter UNSW. If you wish to be considered for Equity scholarships in subsequent years, you will need to submit an Equity Scholarship application.
Equity Scholarship Application via UAC
Apply by 9 December 2025
The Equity Scholarship application allows commencing and current applicants undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies to apply for Equity scholarships. You will be considered on the basis of your UAC Equity Scholarship (ES) application. Equity scholarship applications open in April and close the following March. You only need to submit ONE Equity Scholarship application via UAC during this period. Your application remains live throughout this period, and you will be considered for all available Equity Scholarships for which you are eligible.
UAC Equity Scholarship applications for 2025-2026 are now open.
