available for Duration of program (minimum)
Outline
UNSW offers a wide range of Equity Scholarships to assist commencing and current students undertaking coursework degree programs.
Equity Scholarship applications open 8 April 2026.
Submit an Equity Scholarships application through UAC: UAC Equity Scholarships Application
Applications need to be submitted by Friday 11 September 2026 for consideration in September Round 2.
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.
You only need to submit one Equity Scholarship application via UAC during this period. Your application remains live, and you will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
Important note: Some scholarships may require an additional separate application (e.g. accommodation or a direct UNSW Scholarships application). Please carefully review the information below for the relevant scholarships.
Available Equity Scholarships and Awards for Term 3, 2026:
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value and Duration | Academic Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNSW President & Vice-Chancellor?s Equity Scholarship (UGCE1319) | Assists commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students to undertake studies at UNSW. | $5,000 per annum for the minimum duration of the program | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Bertha McKenzie Postgraduate Indigenous Scholarship (PGCE1016) | Supports Indigenous students commencing a Master?s by Coursework degree program at UNSW Sydney. | $22,500 per annum for the minimum duration of the program (up to 2 years) | Postgraduate |
| UNSW Equity Award (PUCE1008) | Assists currently enrolled undergraduate or postgraduate coursework students with their studies at UNSW. | $5,000 for one year | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
Accommodation Scholarships
Please note that you will need to secure a place with a UNSW-owned and operated on-campus accommodation provider to be considered for an accommodation scholarship or award. For more information, refer to UNSW Accommodation .
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value and Duration | Academic Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basser Endowed Indigenous Award (UGCE1473) |
Supports commencing or current full-time undergraduate Indigenous
students experiencing educational disadvantage and residing at
Basser College.
Note: Applicants who are receiving the UNSW Accommodation Scholarship are not eligible for consideration. |
$5,000 for one year | Undergraduate |
| Basser Equity Award (UGCE1350) |
Supports commencing or current full-time undergraduate students
experiencing educational disadvantage and residing at Basser College.
Note: Applicants who are receiving the UNSW Accommodation Scholarship are not eligible for consideration. |
$5,000 for one year | Undergraduate |
Engineering Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value and Duration | Academic Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Indigenous Equity Scholarship (UGCE1491) | Assists and encourages Indigenous students experiencing educational disadvantage to undertake full-time undergraduate study in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW. | $15,000 per annum for the minimum duration of the program (up to 5 years) | Undergraduate |
Business School
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value and Duration | Academic Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighten Equity Scholarship in Banking and Finance (UGCE1539) | Supports current students studying an undergraduate program majoring in Banking and Finance. | $10,000 per annum for the minimum duration of the program (up to 4 years) | Undergraduate |
Art, Design & Architecture
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value and Duration | Academic Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Smith Award in Social Work (UGCE1085) | Supports students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work at UNSW who are experiencing educational disadvantage, particularly while completing their third and/or fourth year practicum. | $5,000 for one year | Undergraduate |
| Theresa Lindsay Hayward Indigenous Social Work Award (UGCE1304) | Supports a currently enrolled Indigenous Australian student undertaking their third or fourth year field placement as part of the UNSW Bachelor of Social Work program. | $5,000 for one year | Undergraduate |
| Nick Waterlow Endowed Curatorial Scholarship (PGCE1017) | Established to support and encourage students commencing a Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership program at UNSW. | $5,000 per annum for the minimum duration of the program | Postgraduate |
Law & Justice
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value and Duration | Academic Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dean's PLT Equity Scholarships (Indigenous) (PGCE1020) | The purpose of the Scholarship is to support students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP). | $10,000 for one year | Postgraduate |
| The Dean's PLT Equity Scholarships (Refugee) (PGCE1021) | The purpose of the Scholarship is to support students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP). | $10,000 for one year | Postgraduate |
| Dorothy Hughes Memorial Scholarship (UGCE1039) | Encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to continue their studies in the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW. | $10,000 for one year | Undergraduate |
UNSW Scholarships work in partnership with the Office of the PVC Indigenous and Nura Gili, Centre for Indigenous Programs . In some cases, UNSW may prioritise Indigenous students for Equity Scholarships. While Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity is unique and sacred to every person, UNSW scholarships prioritising Indigenous students will require proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage.
If you have not already provided proof of identity and heritage to Nura Gili, any Indigenous-specific scholarship offer made by UNSW Scholarships will be conditional upon receipt of proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage to Nura Gili, as outlined on the Nura Gili website.
For more information, visit: Indigenous identity confirmation .
