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Outline
UNSW offers a wide range of Equity Scholarships to support commencing and current coursework students experiencing educational or financial disadvantage. These scholarships are designed to help students overcome barriers to study and achieve their academic potential.
Being eligible doesn't guarantee a scholarship
Meeting the scholarship eligibility criteria does not guarantee that you will be awarded a scholarship. The number of eligible applicants often exceeds the number of scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded through a competitive assessment process. Applicants are ranked against the eligibility criteria, and scholarships are offered to those who best meet the selection requirements.
If your application is unsuccessful, it does not mean that your circumstances or needs are not recognised. It means that other applicants have been assessed as having a higher level of need or stronger alignment with the scholarship criteria.
For a full list of educational disadvantages considered under the equity criteria, and details of the supporting documentation required, please refer to the UAC website .
Explore the different options to apply for Equity Scholarships at UNSW:
Undergraduate Commencing Students - 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) application if you want us to know about any additional hardships that have affected your studies.
For more information about eligibility criteria, supporting documentation and the application process, please refer to the UAC Equity Scholarships Application Guide .
Equity Scholarship offers are made progressively through to March 2027.
Undergraduate Commencing Students - Non-Gateway Admission Pathway
| 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 undergraduate application if your residential address is identified by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as being in the lowest 25% of socio-economic disadvantage in Australia. This assessment is based on the address entered at the time of application. No reassessment will occur after submission. You only need to submit an additional EAS or ES application if you would like us to consider any additional hardship. |
| Year 12 students - Non Low-SES background |
If you are a Year 12 student and are not identified as being from a low-SES background, you can still apply for an Equity Scholarship (ES) or Educational Access Scheme (EAS) application through UAC. |
For more information about eligibility criteria, supporting documentation and the application process, please refer to the UAC Equity Scholarships Application Guide .
Equity Scholarship offers are made progressively through to March 2027.Refugee and Humanitarian Students
If you are entering UNSW via the Gateway Admission Pathway , you will automatically be considered for Equity Scholarships based on your Gateway application.
If you are applying for admission through UAC or directly to UNSW, you should submit an application through UAC for:
If you are a current UNSW coursework student with refugee or humanitarian status, you can submit an Equity Scholarships (ES) application through UAC.
For more information about eligibility criteria, supporting documentation and the application process, please refer to the UAC Equity Scholarships Application Guide .
Equity Scholarship offers are made progressively through to March 2027.
New and Current Postgraduate/Honours Coursework & Current Undergraduate Coursework Students
Submit an Equity Scholarships application through UAC:
UAC Equity Scholarships Application
For more information about eligibility criteria, supporting documentation and the application process, please refer to the UAC Equity Scholarships Application Guide .
Equity Scholarship offers are made progressively through to March 2027.Equity Scholarships offered in 2027:
General Scholarships & Awards
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Status | UNSW Advantage Award (UGCE1501) | Supports commencing students from eligible low socioeconomic (low SES) backgrounds to commence undergraduate studies at UNSW. | $10,000 for one year | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Family Equity Scholarship (UGCE1522) | Supports students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds and/or socio-educationally disadvantaged schools. | $10,000 per annum for the minimum duration of program | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW Access Scholarship (UGCE1318) | Supports and encourages local students who have experienced educational disadvantage to undertake full-time undergraduate study at UNSW. | $10,000 per annum for the minimum duration of program | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW President and Vice-Chancellor's Equity Scholarship (UGCE1319) | Assists students who are experiencing low socioeconomic circumstances to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at UNSW. | $5,000 per annum for the minimum duration of program | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW Equity Award (PUCE1008) | Supports current students at UNSW who may be experiencing hardship due to their socioeconomic circumstances. | $5,000 for one year | Currently studying a UNSW eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| E & FJ Cowper Matraville Sports High School Scholarship (UGCE1335) | Supports graduates of Matraville Sports High School to complete an undergraduate degree program at UNSW Sydney. | $5,000 per annum for minimum porgram duration | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
Gateway Scholarships & Awards
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSW Gateway Scholarship (UGCE1404) | Supports commencing students enrolled through the Gateway Admission Pathway who attended a Gateway Partner School. | $10,000 per annum for the minimum duration of program | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW Gateway & Low SES Equity Scholarship (UGCE1402) | Supports commencing students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and low-SES Gateway schools. | $10,000 per annum for the minimum duration of program | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW Gateway Award (UGCE1510) | Eligible students are assessed through their Gateway Admission Pathway application. | $1,000 one-off payment | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available | UNSW Advantage Award (UGCE1501) | Supports commencing students from eligible low socioeconomic (low SES) backgrounds to commence undergraduate studies at UNSW. | $10,000 for one year | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
Pre-entry & Enabling Scholarships & Awards
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSW Pre-Entry and Enabling Programs Grant (UGCE1322) | Supports students who are commencing an eligible enabling or pre-entry program at UNSW, including:
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$5,000 for one year for full-time study. Eligible part-time students undertaking a pre-entry or enabling program will receive $2,500. |
Commencing an eligible enabling or pre-entry program at UNSW | Available |
Scholarships & Awards for Indigenous Students
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Engineering Indigenous Equity Scholarship (UGCE1491) | Supports and encourages Indigenous students experiencing educational disadvantage undertaking full-time undergraduate study in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW. | $15,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing and currently studying a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Bertha McKenzie Postgraduate Indigenous Scholarship (PGCE1016) | Supports Indigenous students to undertake a Masters by Coursework program at UNSW Sydney. | $22,500 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing a UNSW eligible postgraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Theresa Lindsay Hayward Indigenous Social Work Award (UGCE1304) | Supports Indigenous students undertaking their third or fourth year field placement as part of the UNSW Bachelor of Social Work program. | $5,000 for one year | Currently studying an UNSW eliigbile undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Faculty of Science Indigenous Scholarship (UGCE1329) | Supports commencing students who identify as Indigenous Australian to undertake an undergraduate coursework degree in the Faculty of Science. | $5,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| School of Art & Design Scholarship for First Nations Students (UGCE1484) | Supports First Nations students in an undergraduate program offered by UNSW School of Art & Design | $5,000 per annum for program duration | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Basser Endowed Indigenous Award (UGCE1473) | Supports Indigenous students residing at Basser College who are experiencing disadvantage | $5,000 for one year | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Simpson-Michel Scholarship(UGCE1419) | Supports female students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or are from a refugee background, to study at UNSW. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration(up to 4 years) | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
Accommodation Scholarships & Awards - (Separate Application Required)
If you are interested in an Accommodation Scholarship, please complete the Accommodation Scholarship Application Form . Please note that submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee an offer. Accommodation Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and are subject to availability.
Accommodation Scholarship offers are subject to applicants receiving an approved place in UNSW Accommodation. To apply for accommodation, please visit the UNSW Accommodation website
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Gerber SYD100 Scholarship (UGCE1379) | Supports educationally disadvantaged students undertaking study at the UNSW School of Aviation. | Up to $25,000 per annum towards residential fees and full tuition fees for minimum program duration | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Community Plus Scholarship (UGCE1502) | Supports commencing students from low socioeconomic backgrounds with on-campus accommodation. | Up to $25,000 per annum towards residential fees for minimum program duration | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW Accommodation Scholarship (PUCE1009) | Assists students with accommodation costs while studying at UNSW. | Up to $25,000 per annum towards residential fees | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Origin Foundation's Grant King Indigenous Scholarship (UGCE1382) | Supports Indigenous students studying a degree program in the Faculty of Science or Faculty of Engineering at UNSW. Recipients will also receive a stipend of $5,000 per annum (UNSW President & Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship) for duration of the degree program. | Up to $25,000 per annum towards residential fees for minimum program duration | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Tyree Women in Engineering Scholarships (UGCE1487) | Supports women engineering who have attended a Gateway Partner School in Greater Western Sydney. | Up to $25,000 per annum towards residential fees or as a stipend for the minimum duration of program (up to 5 years)
OR In the event the scholarship is paid as accommodation fees and the recipient is receiving the Residential Cost Option (RCO), the minimum value of the scholarship will be paid as a $7,000 stipend directly to the student. |
Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Daniel and Helen Gauchat Port Macquarie Scholarship for Rural Medical Students (UGCE1372) | Supports accommodation fees for first year UNSW Medicine students from a rural area commencing study at the UNSW Rural Clinical School in Port Macquarie. | $5,000 towords residentional fees for one year | Commencing a UNSW eligible undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
UNSW Veterans Scholarship - (Separate Application Required)
No UNSW Veterans Scholarship listed yet.
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Scholarship Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamal Bamadhaj Memorial Award (UGCE1470) | Supports an Honours student in history, politics or developmental studies with one of the following specialisations: History, Politics&International Relations, Global Developement. | $5,000 for one year | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Honours Year coursework degree program | Available |
| Eva & Emery Balint Scholarship (UGCE1434) | Supports students of the UNSW Construction Management & Property program. | $5,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Stephen Parnaby Memorial Award (UGCE1224) | Supports students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at UNSW Arts & Social Sciences who is experiencing educational disadvantage which may adversely affect their enrolment in university or progress in the program. | $5,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| The Margaret Elias Equity Scholarship (UGCE1498) | Supports equity scholarships for women studying in Built Environment disciplines. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Nick Waterlow Endowed Curatorial Scholarship (PGCE1017) | Supports students to undertake the Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership program at UNSW Art & Design. | $5,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Postgraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Brenda Smith Award in Social Work (UGCE1085) | Supports students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work at UNSW who are experiencing educational disadvantage, particularly whilst completing their third and/or fourth year practicum. | $5,000 for one year | Currently Studying in an eligible UNSW Postgraduate coursework degree program | Available |
Faculty of Business
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Scholarship Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattick Scholarship in Business (UGCE1370) | Supports rural or remote students with demonstrated financial disadvantage to undertake undergraduate study at the UNSW Business School. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Mattick Rural Endowed Scholarship (UGCE1399) | Supports rural or remote students with demonstrated financial disadvantage to undertake undergraduate study at the UNSW Business School. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Mattick Family Endowed Scholarship (UGCE1497) | Supports students with demonstrated financial disadvantage to undertake studies in an undergraduate program in the UNSW Business School at UNSW. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Brightwell Family Scholarship (UGCE1540) | Supports disadvantaged students studying at the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law and Justice and UNSW Business School. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Kosmos Asset Management Scholarship in Economics (UGCE1146) | Supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to undertake study in Economics at the UNSW Business School. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
Faculty of Engineering
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Scholarship Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean's Engineering Equity Scholarship (UGCE1405) | Encourages and assists disadvantaged and under-represented groups, Indigenous students and students from low socio-economic backgrounds to undertake an undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Engineering. | $15,000 per annum for minimum program duration(up to 5 years) | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| CSE Equity Award (UGCE1417) | Supports students from low socio-economical background undertaking study in the School of Computer Science & Engineering.. | $10,000 per annum (up to 5 years) | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Al Willis Scholarship (UGCE1063) | Supports students with academic ability experiencing socio/economic circumstances in undertaking an undergraduate program offered by the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration (up to 4 years) | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Bernard William Gould Memorial Equity (UGCE1443) | Supports undergraduate students suffering financial (or other form of) disadvantage to study at UNSW Engineering. | $5,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available | EE&T Class of 85 Scholarship (UGCE1528) | Provides equity scholarships to students studying in the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications in UNSW Engineering. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration (up to 5 years) | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available | Bega Equity Scholarship in Civil Engineering (UGCE1106) | Provides support to students experiencing disadvantage to undertake a Bachelor of Civil Engineering at UNSW Sydney. | $5,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available | UNSW Co-op Scholars Charitable Society Award (UGCE1386) | Supports commencing UNSW students in the Faculty of Engineering, who are experiencing disadvantage. | $10,000 for one year | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Brightwell Family Scholarship (UGCE1540) | Supports disadvantaged students studying at the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law and Justice and UNSW Business School. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
Faculty of Law & Justice
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Scholarship Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngoc Tram Nguyen Scholarship (UGCA1352) | Supports disadvantaged Law students from the public secondary schools in South Western Sydney to study at UNSW Faculty of Law | $5,000 per annum for minimum program duration (up to 5 years) | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW Law Disability Support Scholarship (PUCE1014) | Supports the Faculty of Law and Justice students with a long-term medical condition or disability and are in financial need. | $5,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| The Rosemary Pynn Memorial Scholarship (UGCE1011) | Supports disadvantaged students to undertake postgraduate coursework study in the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW. | $5,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Postgraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Juris Doctor (JD) Equity Scholarship (PGCE1006) | Assists high achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds, or who are experiencing social and/or economic and/or educational disadvantage, to undertake the Juris Doctor Program at UNSW. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing and Currently studying in an eligible UNSW Postgraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Macquarie Group Alumni Law Scholarship (UGCE1336) | Supports students with a passion for law, experiencing educational disadvantage. | $20,000 per annum for minimum program duration (up to 5 years) | Commencing in an eligible UNSW coursework degree program | Available |
| Helen Irwin Wright Law Scholarship (UGCE1456) | Supports a female student undertaking a Law Degree at UNSW. | $20,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undegraduate or Postgraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Henry Sze Yuen Wong & Sherry Wong Equity Scholarship (UGCE1523) | Supports students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds and/or socio-educationally disadvantaged schools studying Law. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Brightwell Family Scholarship (UGCE1540) | Supports disadvantaged students studying at the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law and Justice and UNSW Business School. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
Faculty of Medicine & Health
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Scholarship Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNSW Medicine & Health Vision Science & Clinical Optometry Scholarship (UGCE1476) | Supports students experiencing educational disadvantage with their studies in Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Clinical Optometry at UNSW. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW Medicine & Health Pharmaceutical Medicine Scholarship (UGCE1477) | Supports students experiencing educational disadvantage with their studies in Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine / Master of Pharmacy at UNSW. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW Medicine & Health Exercise Science Scholarship (UGCE1478) | Supports students experiencing educational disadvantage with their studies in Bachelor of Exercise Science / Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology at UNSW. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW Medicine & Health Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship (UGCE1479) | Supports students experiencing educational disadvantage with their studies in Bachelor of Nutrition / Master of Dietetics at UNSW. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| UNSW Medicine & Health Applied Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Scholarship (UGCE1480) | Supports students experiencing educational disadvantage with their studies in Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at UNSW. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Leung Ying Undergraduate Scholarship in Medicine (UGCE1384) | Supports UNSW undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration(up to 6 years) | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
Faculty of Science
| Scholarship Name | Description | Value & Duration | Study Level | Scholarship Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severin Family Scholarship (UGCE1297) | Supports students with low socio-economic circumstances to study a UNSW Science degree program. | $7,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Bundilla Rural Scholarship in Science (UGCE1406) | Supports rural students to undertake study in Science at UNSW Sydney. | $10,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Roy and Lois Tirrell Scholarship (UGCE1345) | Supports NSW students studying an undergraduate degree program within the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science. | $5,000 per annum for remaining duration of the undergraduate degree program | Currently studying in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| John Ragnar Anderson Memorial Scholarship (UGCE1360) | Supports students undertaking an undergraduate degree program specialising in Chemistry, at the UNSW School of Chemistry. | $5,000 per annum for remaining duration of the undergraduate degree program | Currently studying in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
| Moses Honours Year Equity Scholarship (UGCE1486) | Supports equity students wishing to do an honours year at the current School of Mathematics & Statistics. | $10,000 for one year | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Honours Year coursework degree program | Available |
| Emeritus Professor Marcus Taft Equity Scholarship in Psychology (UGCE1436) | Supports students experiencing disadvantages to study either Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) or Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) in the School of Psychology. | $20,000 per annum for minimum program duration | Commencing in an eligible UNSW Undergraduate coursework degree program | Available |
Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students
UNSW Scholarships works closely with the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous and Nura Gili, Centre for Indigenous Programs, to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout their study journey.
In some cases, Equity Scholarships may prioritise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Where this applies, applicants must be able to demonstrate and verify their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage in accordance with UNSW requirements.
If you have not already provided proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage to Nura Gili, any Indigenous-specific scholarship offer made by UNSW Scholarships will be conditional upon this documentation being submitted and verified by Nura Gili.
For information about documentation requirements and the verification process, please visit Evidencing Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander Status Website .
