UNSW Scientia Scholarship for Commencing Undergraduates 2026

The UNSW Scientia Scholarship has been established to encourage students who achieve a raw ATAR* score (or equivalent) of 99.90 or above in an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate, or equivalent qualification, to undertake full-time undergraduate study at UNSW.

The Scientia Scholars program offers a flexible and rewarding opportunity for students who enter UNSW under this prestigious scholarship. Additional benefits of the Scholarship include:

1. Academic Mentors who are appointed to each Scientia scholar to provide advice and to support their academic progress.
2. Scholars may be invited to a range of special events over the course of their studies.
3. Some Scientia Scholars are invited to be Student Ambassadors, who represent their Faculty at various events including Open Day, Information Day, School Visits and Parent and Student Evenings.
4. Scientia Scholars are encouraged to apply to their Faculty to be considered for research assistant positions.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 18 December 2025 (UAC Round 2)
2. Value: $10,000 (duration of program)
3. Study Level: Undergraduate
4. Sponsor: University of New South Wales (UNSW)
5. Course to study: Eligible full-time undergraduate degree programs (except most BMed MD)
6. Eligible Country: Australia

Eligibility Criteria for UNSW Scientia Scholarship for Commencing Undergraduates 2026

To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

1. Be commencing an eligible UNSW undergraduate degree program
2. The scholarship is available to students in most undergraduate degree programs, except for the BMed MD program. Only a very limited number of scholarships may be available to students enrolling in the BMed MD program.
3. Must have achieved a raw ATAR score (or equivalent) of 99.90 or above (not including adjustment factors) in an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate in the year prior to commencement of study at UNSW
4. International applicants undertaking this qualification must be residing in Australia and attending an Australian High School to be considered.
5. Australian Citizens undertaking an assessable international senior secondary qualification with an equivalent ATAR of 99.90 or above are also considered.
6. Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) must achieve a score of 45 to be considered eligible.
7. Must have submitted a UAC Undergraduate Admission application and listed UNSW as one of their preferences by the December Round 2 offer round (18 December 2025).

Benefits of UNSW Scientia Scholarship for Commencing Undergraduates 2026

1. $10,000 available for the Duration of program (minimum)

How to Apply

THERE IS NO APPLICATION REQUIRED FOR THE SCIENTIA SCHOLARSHIP.

Eligible candidates will be identified through their UAC application. The Scientia Scholarship is automatically awarded by UNSW to students who meet the Eligibility Criteria and are commencing undergraduate studies at UNSW in Term 1, 2026.

Application Deadline

December 18, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for UNSW Scientia Scholarship for Commencing Undergraduates 2026