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Sydney Access Scholarship

Yearly scholarship for domestic commencing undergraduates who are regional, low-SES or facing financial hardship.

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$8,500

$8,500 p.a. (course duration).

Who can get it

  • Domestic student who has applied for an undergraduate degree through UAC
  • Not eligible for a MySydney Entry and Scholarship
  • Regional or remote, recent regional school leaver, EAS financial hardship, or living in a bottom-25% ABS area

How to claim

  1. Apply through the domestic undergraduate scholarships page

Conditions and catches

  • 2026 round opened 10 April 2026 and closed 9 October 2026; expect a new round next April

What the source says

Exact words quoted from the official page when we checked it. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.

be facing financial hardship, as demonstrated through the UAC Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
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$8,500 p.a. (course duration)
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