Scholarships
Application Forms
- Undergraduate honours application form - 2010 applications close 18 December, 2009.
- Postgraduate Coursework application form - 2010 Postgraduate coursework scholarships close 27 November, 2009. Please note CSP Equity scholarships are not available for the Master of Architecture.
- Postgraduate Research application form -2010 applications close 30 October, 2009.
For more information on scholarships for International students, please see the Scholarships for international students page.
Research Scholarships
Applications for 2009 Semester 2 VCRS and UPA scholarships are now open and can be downloaded at http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/postgraduate_awards.shtml.
Applications will close 12 June 2009. To be eligible to apply in this scholarship round, applicants must be Australian Citizens, Australian permanent residents, or New Zealand Citizens proposing to commence a full-time research degree at the University of Sydney. Students who are enrolled in a research degree at the University, including those who upgraded or intend to upgrade from a Research Masters to a Research Doctorate degree in 2009 semester 2, are ineligible to apply in this scholarship round. These students and candidates who intend to commence their research degree in 2010 Semester 1 should apply for a VCRS/APA/UPA instead (applications will open in late August 2009).
For more information on scholarships for local Research students, please see the Research Office website.
For more information on University-wide scholarships, please see the Scholarships and Prizes website.
Scholarships List
- Undergraduate scholarships
- Undergraduate prizes
- Postgraduate travelling scholarships
- Postgraduate coursework scholarships
- Postgraduate coursework prizes
- Research scholarships
- Research prizes
Undergradate
Undergraduate scholarships table
| Category and scholarship name | Description | Approx value p.a. | Max tenure (yrs) | Number |
| Undergraduate Scholarships – Entry awards | ||||
| University of SydneyOutstanding Achievement Scholarship | Awarded to any student enrolling at the University of Sydney who scores a UAI of 100 or 99.95 in the NSW HSC or equivalent in the preceding year. No application required. | $10,000 | 5 | Unlimited |
| University of Sydney Scholarship with Merit | Awarded on the basis of academic merit and other achievements. Application to the Scholarships Unit by 30 September in the year prior to enrolment | $6,000 | 4 | approx 1 |
| University of Sydney Scholarship Entry Award | Awarded on the basis of academic merit and other achievements. Application to the Scholarships Unit by 30 September in the year prior to enrolment. | $6,000 | 1 | approx 3 |
| University of Sydney Access Scholarships | Awarded to school leavers with academic ability who have been disadvantaged (financial, disability, rural/remote). Applications to UAC in the year prior to first enrolment | $6,000 | 5 | approx 140 uni wide |
| University of Sydney National Scholarships | Awarded to winners of the Merit, Entry, Outstanding Achievement or Access scholarships who are relocating from another Australian state or territory, excluding NSW and ACT. | $5,000 | same as parent schol | unlimited |
| Commonwealth Scholarships | For students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly indigenous students and students from rural and regional areas. Applications to UAC in the year prior to frst enrolment. | $2,162 - $4,324 | 1 to 4 | hundreds |
| Dean's Outstanding Merit Scholarship | Awarded to the best student entering either the Bachelor of Design in Architecture or the Bachelor of Design Computing. Minimum UAI of 98 and no previous tertiary study. Value: $1000 p.a. No application required. | $1,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Dean's Merit Scholarship | Up to 25 scholarships awarded annually to the best students entering the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (minimum UAI 98) or the Bachelor of Design Computing (minimum UAI 95). No application required. | $1,000 | 1 | 15 |
| Dean's International Merit Scholarship | Awarded annually to the best international students entering the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (minimum UAI determined annually, currently 97 or equivalent) or the Bachelor of Design Computing (minimum UAI determind annually, currently 95 or equivalent). No application required. | $1,000 | 1 | 3 |
| Undergraduate Scholarships - Bachelor of Design in Architecture | ||||
| Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship | Four Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship | $4,000 | 1 | 1 |
| Undergraduate Scholarships - Honours | ||||
| JW and BK Elkins Architectural Scholarship | To the best student entering the Bachelor of Designin Architecture honours year, based on application and past academic perfomance. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning by 30 November each year. | $1,900 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Sydney Honours Scholarship | Awarded on the basis of merit to citizens and permanent residents enrolling in a full year honours program at the University of Sydney. Applications to the Scholarships Unit close November or December each year. | $6,000 | 1 | approx 1 |
| Diana Inglis Carment Scholarship | Awarded to the student with the highest Weighted Average Mark (WAM) from the first three years of the BDesArch degree who enrols in the BDesArch Honours year. | $5,000 | 1 | 1 |
Undergraduate prizes table
| Course availability and prize name | Description | Approx value p.a. | Max tenure (yrs) | Number |
| All courses | ||||
| Dean's List of Excellence in Academic Performance | Students in the top 15% of their course each year are placed on the Dean's List of Excellence in Academic Performance. This is noted on their transcripts. | 0 | 1 | n/a |
| Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Alumni Graduand Award | Awarded annually for merit and leadership services to the faculty/potential for leadership in the fields of undergraduate study in the faculty | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Henry J Cowan Prize in Environment, Behaviour and Society | Awarded annually to best student in undergraduate mandatory and elective subjects related ot Environment, Behaviour and Society. | Book prize | 1 | 1 |
| Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize | Up to five prizes awarded annually to students taking art classes in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning | Varies | 1 | Varies |
| Bachelor of Design in Architecture Prizes | ||||
| Architectural Science Prize | One cash prize each for years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture and 1 and 5 of the Master of Architecture - to outstanding students in terms of their record in architectural science subjects. | $100 | 1 | 5 |
| Arthur Baldwinson Memorial Prize in Architectural History and Theory | Awarded annually to the best student in the unit Twentieth Century Australian Architecture. | $640 | 1 | 1 |
| Elizabeth Munro Prize in Architecture | Awarded annually to the student graduating with the highest weighted average mark from the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, provided that the student's work is of sufficient merit. | $1,300 | 1 | 1 |
| Henry J Cowan Prize in Architectural Science | One book prize each for years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Design in ARchitecture and 4 and 5 of the Master of Architecture - to outstanding students in terms of their record in architectural science subjects. | Book Prizes | 1 | 4 |
| John Stephen Mansfield Prize in Urban and REgional Planning | Awarded to the best graduating student in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Urban Design and Planning). | $1,600 | 1 | 1 |
| Leslie Wilkinson Prize in Architectural History and Theory | Awarded annually to the student qualifying to graduate in the Bachelor of Design in Architecture who has the best record within the subject area Architectural History and Theory. | $460 | 1 | 1 |
| NSW Architects Registration Board Prize | Awarded annually for outstanding proficiency in years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture and 4 and 5 of the Master of Architecture. | 3 X $250 and 1 X $500 | 1 | 4 |
| Bachelor of Design Computing Prizes | ||||
| Design Computing Prize | Awarded annually to the best student in years one, two and three of the Bachelor of Design Computing | $100 | 1 | 3 |
Postgraduate
Travelling scholarships table
| Scholarship name | Description | Approx value p.a. | Max tenure (yrs) | Number |
| Hezlet Bequest Travelling Research Scholarship | Awarded to a graduate or graduates of the Bachelor or professiona Master of Architecture of the UNiversity of Sydney of not more than 4 years standing to undertake study or research at an overseas institution. Applications to the Research Office in January each year. | Up to $20,000 | varies | varies |
Postgraduate coursework scholarships table
| Scholarship name | Description | Approx value p.a. | Max tenure (yrs) | Number |
| All degrees | ||||
| Commonwealth Supported Equity Scholarship | Awarded annually to Commonwealth support eligible students in receipt of Centrelink or other government benfits for low income earners, to provide for HECS-HELP in place of full fees for postgraudate courses. Applications by November 30 each year to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. | HECS HELP | 1 | up to 12 |
| Master of Architecture | ||||
| Bates Smart Prize for Architectural Design | Awarded annually to the best student in design in the Master of Architecture at the end of the fourth year. Portfolio and interview required. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning by 30 November each year. | $2,500 | 1 | 1 |
| James Hartley Bibby Memorial Scholarship in Architecture | Awarded to the student entering the Master of Architecture who graduated in the Bacehlor of Design in Architecture with the best record in architectural design. No application required. | $2,600 | 1 | 1 |
| Woods Bagot Scholarship in Architectural Design | Awarded annually to the best student entering the Master of Architecture in terms of 3rd year arch design selected by design WAM for interview, final selection by interview panel. Applications to the Fauclty of Architecture, Design and Planning by 30 November each year. | $2000 | 1 | 1 |
| Audio and Acoustics | ||||
| Sony Foundation Technology and Science Scholarship in Audio and Acoustics | Awarded annually to the outstanding Australian citizen or resident in the Master of Design Science (Audio and Acoustics) Program who has completed at least 36 cp. No application required. Under review. | $12,500 | 1 | 1 |
| Digital Media | ||||
| Sony Foundation Technology and Science Scholarship in Digital Media | Awarded annually to the outstanding Australian citizen or resident in the Master of Design Science (Digital Media) Program who has completed at least 36 cp. No application required. Under review. | $12,500 | 1 | 1 |
| Illumination Design | ||||
| Klaus Engelhard Scholarship in Illumination Design | Awarded on application to IES The Lighting Society to the outstanding applicant or new student in the Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Illumination Design). The scholarship is intended to cover tuition fees for the Graduate Certificate. | $4,920 | 1 | 1 |
| Urban Design | ||||
| Woods Bagot Scholarship in Urban Design | Awarded annually to the best student commencing the Master of Urban Design in terms of potential for urban design (selected on prior academic merit, then portfolio and interview). Applications by November 30 each year to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning | $1,000 | 1 | 1 |
| Urban and Regional Planning | ||||
| Denis Winston Memorial Scholarship in Urban and Regional Planning | Awarded to students of outstanding academic potential in the MURP. Applications by November 30 each year to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and | $3,500 | 1 | 1 |
Postgraduate coursework prizes table
| Course availability and prize name | Description | Approx value p.a. | Max tenure (yrs) | Number |
| All courses | ||||
| Dean's List of Exellence in Academic Performance | Students in the top 15% of their course each year are placed on the Dean's List of Excellence in Academic Performance. This is noted on their transcripts. | 0 | 1 | n/a |
| Noel Chettle Memorial Art Prize | Up to five prizes awarded annually to students taking art classes in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. | Varies | 1 | Varies |
| Master of Architecture | ||||
| Architectural Science Prize | One cash prize each for years 2 and 3 of the BAchelor of Design in Architecture and 4 and 5 of the Master of Architecture - to outstanding students in terms of their record in architectural science subjects. | $100 | 1 | 5 |
| CHL Turner Memorial Prize in Architectural Design | Awarded to the Master Architecture graduand who has demonstrated excellence in architectural design. | $230 | 1 | 1 |
| Ethel M Chettle Prize in Architecture | Awarded annually to highly meritorious students in the Master of Architecture. Must not be receiving or have ever received any other faculty scholarship or prize. Three from 4th year and three from 5th year. | $900 | 1 | 6 |
| George McRae Prize in Architectural Construction | Awarded annually to the Master of Architecture graduand with best record in construction. | $330 | 1 | 1 |
| Henry J Cowan Prize in Architectural Science | One book prize each for years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture and 4 and 5 of the Master of Architecture - to outstanding students in terms of their record in architectural science subjects. | Book Prizes | 1 | 4 |
| Margot and Neville Gruzman Prize for Urban Design in Architecture | Awarded to an outstanding Master of Architecture student entering 5th year who demonstrates the greatest understanding of and senesitivity to the surrounding urban and natural environmental context and to urban design as part of their architectural design studies. | $1,350 | 1 | 1 |
| NSW Architects Registration Board Prize | Awarded annually for outstanding proficiency in years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture and 4 and 5 of the Master of Architecture. | 3 x $250 and 1 x $500 | 1 | 4 |
| Ruskin Rowe Prize for Architecture | Awarded annually to the master of Architecture graduand who demonstrates meritorious work throughout the degree. | $220 | 1 | 1 |
| Sir John Sulman Prize | Awarded annually to the Master of Architecture graduand with best overall record in architectural design. | $640 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunlord Perpetual Prize in Architectural Design | Awarded annually to the outstanding 4th year Master of Architecture architectural design student. | $1,800 | 1 | 1 |
| Architectural Design | ||||
| Bluescope Lysaght Prize in Architectural Design | Awarded annually to the Master of Architecture (Architectural Design) graduand with the best record in architectural design subjects. | $940 | 1 | 1 |
| Architectural History and Theory | ||||
| Henry J Cowan Prize in Architectural History and Theory | Awarded annually to the Master of Architectural History and Theory graduand with the best overall record across the degree | Book prize | 1 | 1 |
| Audio and Acoustics | ||||
| Architectural Science Prize | Awarded annually to the top student in each of the architectural science graduate programs (Audio and Acoustics, Building, Building SErvices, Illumination Design and Sustainable Design). | $100 | 1 | 5 |
| Building | ||||
| Architectural Science Prize | Awarded annually to the top student in each of the architectural science graduate programs (Audio and Acoustics, Building, Building SErvices, Illumination Design and Sustainable Design). | $100 | 1 | 5 |
| Australian Institute of Building NSW Chapter Medal in Building | Awarded annually to the outstanding graduate from the MDesSc(Building) program. | Certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Building Services | ||||
| Architectural Science Prize | Awarded annually to the top student in each of the architectural science graduate programs (Audio and Acoustics, Building, Building SErvices, Illumination Design and Sustainable Design). | $100 | 1 | 5 |
| Australian Institute of Building Services | Awarded annually to the outstanding graduate from the MDesSc (Building SErvices) program. | Certificate | 1 | 1 |
| David Rowe Memorial Prize in Building Services | Awarded annually to the outstanding Master of Design Science (Building Services) student with the best average mark in at least 48 credit points. | $750 | 1 | 1 |
| Design Computing | ||||
| Design Computing Prize (Graduate) | Awarded annually to the outstanding Graduate Diploma or Masters students in the Design Computing graduate program. Minimum 24cp completed. | $100 | 1 | 2 |
| Digital Media | ||||
| Digital Media Prize | Awarded annually to the outstanding Graduate Diploma or Masters students in the Digital Media graduate program. Minimum 24cp completed. | $100 | 1 | 2 |
| Facilities Management | ||||
| Australian Institute of Building NSW Chapter Medal in Facilities Management | Awarded annually to the outstanding graduate from the Facilities Management program. | Certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Heritage Conservation | ||||
| Allen Jack + Cottier Prize in Heritage Conservation | Awarded annually to the best Heritage Conservation student in the unit ARCH9075 New Design in Old Settings. | $750 | 1 | 1 |
| Morton Herman Prize in Building Conservation | Awarded annually to a Master of Heritage Conservation student whose performance in building conservation in Australia has been outstanding. | $600 | 1 | 1 |
| Rodney Connors Prize for Conservation Studies | Awarded annually to the outstanding graduand in the Heritage Conservation Program. | $450 | 1 | 1 |
| Illumination Design | ||||
| Architectural Science Prize | Awarded annually to the top student in each of the architectural science graduate programs (Audio and Acoustics, Building, Building Services, Illumination Design and Sustainable Design). | $100 | 1 | 5 |
| Philips Lighting Prize | Awarded biennially to the student with the greatest proficiency in the IllumDes program (min 18 cp), for work completed in even-numbered years. | $500 | 1 | 1 or 2 |
| Philips Prize for Illumination Design | Awarded biennially to the outstanding student in the Illumination Design program (min 18 cp), for work completed in odd numbered years. | $1,000 | 1 | 1 |
| Pierlite Prize in Illumination Design | Awarded annually to the student with most improved performance in the Illumination Design program. | Certificate | 1 | 1 to 3 |
| The Lighting Society Prize | Awarded annually to the student with the best record in core subjects in the Illumination Design program. | Certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Sustainable Design | ||||
| Architectural Science Prize | Awarded annually to the top student in each of the architectural science graduate programs (Audio and Acoustics, Building, Building Services, Illumination Design and Sustainable Design). | $100 | 1 | 5 |
| John Dixon Prize in Sustainable Design | Awarded annually to the outstanding student in the Sustainable Design program who as completed at least 24 cp. | $130 | 1 | 1 |
| Urban Design | ||||
| Marjorie and Lloyd Rees Prize for Urban Design | Awarded to the best student in the urban design studio graduating Master Urban Design or Graduate Diploma in Urban Design. | $2,000 | 1 | 1 |
| Urban and Regional Planning | ||||
| Australian Institute of Building NSW Chapter Medal in Housing Studies | Awarded annually to the outstanding graduate from the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (Housing Studies) program. | Certificate | 1 | 1 |
| City of Willoughby Prize in Planning Procedures | Awarded annually to the outstanding student in Planning Procedures. | $290 | 1 | 1 |
| Heritage Council Award | Awarded annually to the outstanding student in the heritage assessment component of the unit of study Planning Law. | Book prize | 1 | 1 |
| John Odongo Prize in Economic and Community Development | Awarded annually to an outstanding student in the unit of study Economic and Community Development. | $140 | 1 | 1 |
| John Toon Prize in Environmental Planning | Awarded annually to the best Graduate Diploma or Master of Urban and Regional Planning student in the unit of study Environmental Planning. | $500 | 1 | 1 |
| Lyle H Moore Memorial Prize in Housing Studies | Awarded annually to the outstanding student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (Housing Studies). | $450 | 1 | 1 |
| Mirvac Scholarship in Urban Design | Draft terms: Awarded annually to the Urban and Regional Planning student with the best record in the unit Urban Design and Dvelopment Control. This prize is under review. | $600 | 1 | 1 |
| New South Wales Department of Planning Prize | Awarded annually to the outstanding graduand of the master of Urban and Regional Planning. | $250 | 1 | 1 |
| Norman Townsend Prize in Urban and Regional Planning | Awarded annually for the best Planning Report in Urban and Regional Planning. | $150 | 1 | 1 |
| Norman Waterhouse Prize in Planning Law | Awarded annually to the Urban and Regional Planning student with the best result in the unit of study Planning Law. | $250 | 1 | 1 |
| Planning Institute of Australia (NSW Division) Prize | Awarded annually to the outstanding graduand of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning. | $150 | 1 | 1 |
| Planning Research Centre Prize | Awarded annually for the best research dissertation in Urban and Regional Planning. | $500 | 1 | 1 |
| Vernon Memorial Prize in Urban and Regional Planning | Awarded annually to an outstanding student in Graduate Diploma or Master Urban and Regional Planning who has ocmpleted at least 48 credit points. | $390 | 1 | 1 |
Research
Research scholarships table
| Category and scholarship name | Description | Approx value p.a. | Max tenure (yrs) | Number |
| Australian Postgraduate Award | Awarded annually to Master or Doctor of Philosophy students. Applications to the University of Sydney Research Office close 31 October each year. | Approx $20,000 | 3 | varies |
| University of Sydney Postgraduate Award | Awarded biannually to Master or Docotr of Philosophy students. Applications to the University of Sydney Reserach Office close 31 October and mid June each year. | Same as APA | 3 | varies |
| Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship | Awarded annually to Master or Doctor of Philosophy students. Applications to the University of Sydney International Office close mid September each year. | Same as APA | 3 | varies |
| University of Sydney International Research Scholarship | Awarded annually to an international student applying to undertake a Master or Doctor of Philosophy commencing mid year. Scholarship provides tuition fees and a living allowance. Applications to the University of Sydney International Ofice close late March each year. | Stipend to UPA and tuition fees | 2 or 3 | varies |
| Ethel M Chettle Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Architecture | Awarded as funds are available to a student commencing a full-time Master or Doctor of Philosophyin the discipline of Architecture and the Allied Arts. The applicant must be a recent graduate in architecture from a faculty or school in Australia. Applications should be directed to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning by 31 October in the year prior to commencement, if offered. Next likely offer 2009. | Same as APA | 3 | 1 |
| David Noel Murray Postgraduate Scholarship | Awarded as funds are available to a graduate of the Bachelor of ARchitecture at the University of Sydney who intends to commence a Master or Doctor of Philosophy. Applications should be directed to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning by 31 October in the year prior to commencement, if offered. Next likely offer 2010. | approx $15,000 | 2 or 3 | 2 |
| Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning Indigenous Student Research Fellowship | Awarded annually to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Master or Doctor of Philosophy student of exceptional research promise. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning close 31 October each year. Next likely offer 2010. | Same as APA | 1 | 1 |
| Jean and Andrew Wong Research Scholarship | Awarded annually to a Doctor of Philosophy student in one of the areas of architectural science, environment, behaviour and society, or urban and regional planning and policy. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning close 31 October each year. | $8,000 | 1 | 1 (sharable) |
| Henry J Cowan Research Scholarship | Awarded annually to a Doctor of Philosophy student in one of t he areas of architectural science, environment, behaviour and society, or urban and regional planning and policy. Applications to the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning close 31 October each year. | $5,000 | 1 | 1 (sharable) |
| IPANDCO Scholarship in Environmental Sustainability | Draft terms only: Awarded annually to a Master or Doctor of Philosophy student in the field of sustainable design. This scholarship is under review. | $2,000 | 1 | 1 |
| Research supplementary scholarships and top-ups | ||||
| AHURI Postgraduate Student Top-Up Scholarship | A top-up scholarship from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) is available to winners of an APA, APAI or a similar university scholarship. Interested eligible research students should contact Dr Viviene Milligan in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. | $7,000 | 2 or 3 years | 1 |
| Faculty of ARchitecture, Design and Planning Supplementary Research Scholarship | Full-time reserach students in the PhD awarded an APA or fully funded UPA (Not mid year UPA) or EIPRS/IPA (not USIRS) in the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning and have no other 'top-up' will be awarded a "top-up" scholarship to increase the stipen by $5000 p.a. No application required. | $5,000 | max 3 | varies |
Research prizes table
| Prize name | Description | Approx value p.a. | Max tenure (yrs) | Number |
| Henry J Cowan Research Prize in Environment, Behaiour and Society | Awarded annually to a deserving student of the EBS research group, provided that the candidate's work is of sufficient merit. | Book prize | 1 | 1 |