Scholarships

1)    To apply for a sport scholarship at UNSW you first need to register on the scholarships website
        a.    If you’re a current school leaver – register using your UAC number. 
        b.    If you’re a current UNSW student, use your student I.D. and set up your scholarship profile which will then allow you to apply for various scholarships whilst enrolled at UNSW.

Important: When setting up your profile do not forget to tick that you are interested in scholarships for sporting ability.

If you are from a rural or remote area, we recommend that you also search for accommodation scholarships and other faculty scholarships applicable to rural and remote students. Similarly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student athletes, please search for additional scholarships that you may be eligible for.

UNSW offers a range Equity scholarships to support students who are experiencing educational disadvantages. You will need to submit an Equity Scholarship application to UAC, opens in a new window to be considered for Equity Scholarships at UNSW.

The UAC website, opens in a new window lists the different disadvantages and attributes, as well as the supporting documents you will need to provide to support your application. Please refer to the UAC Equity Scholarship website for more information, including how to apply and key application dates.

(1) Academic Supporting Documents

High School Leaver

Latest Year 12 School Report

• ATAR or IB Result (or equivalent) if applicable
• Other Certification

First Year Undergraduate Students

• Final Year 12 School Report
• ATAR or IB result (or equivalent)

(2) Other Supporting Documents - Leadership / Extra-Curricular Activities

Evidence supporting your leadership/extra-curricular involvement. Examples include:

• Reference Letters from sporting club or coach or high school coach or head of sport.
• Awards/Certificates

Important: Please check the details of each scholarship for any other documentation that might be required. Supporting documents need to be uploaded as one PDF file. 

Remember: Along with your supporting documents you will need to answer all scholarship application questions to the best of your ability giving examples where requested. Do not forget to submit when finalised.

Elite Athlete, Performers and Leaders Program Adjustment Factors:

If you are a school leaver you may also be eligible for EAPL adjustment factors under our Elite Athlete, Performers and Leaders Program. The adjustment factors may help you gain entry to your preferred UNSW program of study. To apply for this requires a separate application. To find out more and apply, please visit the adjustment factors webpage.

When do UNSW Sport Scholarship Applications Open and Close for 2025? 

Applications are now open for 2025 scholarships and will close on December 2, 2024.

When will applicants be notified of the outcome of their application? 

All applicants will be notified if they have been successful or unsuccessful across December 2024 and January 2025. 

If I am successful in being awarded a UNSW Sport Scholarship, how will I receive the financial component? 

Scholarship recipients will have payment made to their nominated bank account. Payments are made once per Term throughout the Academic year. If a student is studying a full-time study load, they will receive full payment. If a student is studying a part-time study load, they will receive a reduced payment. 

What is considered Full-Time Study load? 

Full-time study load is studying a minimum of six subjects spread across the three academic Terms. 

Is my Sport Scholarship application the same as my application for Elite Athlete, Performers and Leaders (EAPL) Adjustment Factors? 

No. These are two separate applications and are reviewed by separate review committees. 

For more information on Elite Athlete, Performers & Leaders (EAPL) Program please visit the Future Students website.

If I am unsuccessful in receiving a UNSW Sport Scholarship, is there still an opportunity to be part of the UNSW Elite Athlete Program (EAP)? 

Yes. Successful Scholarship applicants will automatically be included on the UNSW Elite Athlete Program. However, non-scholarship students can separately apply for the UNSW Elite Athlete Program.