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Outline
Each year UNSW has a number of scholarships and awards available to support UNSW coursework students undertaking an overseas Exchange Program (outbound Exchange). Scholarships and awards are intended to assist with the costs of studying overseas, and are awarded across a range of areas.
Students from partner universities participating in inbound exchange or Study Abroad at UNSW should contact the Study Abroad and Exchange team for information about available scholarships and awards.
On this page you will find information on available scholarships and awards - some that require an application, and others that do not require you to submit a scholarship application.
Scholarships and awards for outbound exchange
Merit Scholarships
Eligible UNSW students participating in an Official Exchange Program in 2027 do not need to submit an application for the awards listed below. Eligible students will be automatically considered.
Offers will be made on a competitive basis using your Weighted Average Mark (WAM). You do not need to submit a separate scholarship application or additional supporting documentation.
| Scholarship | Value and duration | Eligibility |
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| UNSW Business School BCom (International) Exchange Travel Award (UGTR1052) | $5,000 one-off lump sum payment |
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| UNSW Student Exchange Engineering Award (UGTR1049) | $2,000 one-off lump sum payment |
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| Vincent Lo Award (UGTR1011) | $5,000 one-off lump sum payment |
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| Harry Manson Award (UGTR1012) | $7,000 one-off lump sum payment |
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| Douglas N Daft Exchange Award (UGTR1024) | $8,000 one-off lump sum payment |
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| Alumni Exchange Award (UGTR1015) | $8,000 one-off lump sum payment |
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| RC Sutton/Jardine Matheson Scholarship (UGTR1044) | Up to $8,500 one-off lump sum payment |
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Further scholarships and awards may be progressively added to this list.
Selection criteria
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic merit, measured by WAM.
Equity Scholarships
To be considered for the awards below, you must have completed a UAC Equity Scholarship (ES) application by the below deadline and be participating in an Official Exchange Program in 2027.
Application deadlines:
Term 1 2027 Exchange: To be confirmed.
Term 3 2027
Exchange: To be confirmed.
Applicants are encouraged to lodge a UAC Equity Scholarship application now while application deadlines are being finalised.
| Scholarship | Value and duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Engineering Exchange Assistance Award (UGTR1041) | $5,000 one-off lump sum payment | Eligible exchange student enrolled in an undergraduate Engineering program who demonstrates at least one disadvantage through a UAC ES application. |
| Sarah Walters 40th Anniversary Travel Award (UGTR1004) | $5,000 one-off lump sum payment | Eligible Australian, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen undergraduate student in the School of Social Sciences who demonstrates at least one disadvantage through a UAC ES application. |
Further scholarships and awards may be progressively added to this list.
Selection criteria
Applicants will be assessed using their UAC ES application and their ability to demonstrate one or more identified equity criteria. Awards will be allocated to students identified as having the greatest level of need based on the UAC data provided.
Other exchange-related scholarships
The following awards and scholarships may also support overseas exchange. These are not necessarily administered by UNSW Scholarships, although further information may be provided where possible.
- New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant for Exchange
- New Colombo Plan Scholarship
