Scholarship

Undergraduate Equity Scholarships in History

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$2,500 - A$5,000

Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Equity Scholarships in History supports current and commencing undergraduate students studying a major in history at the University of Sydney. This scholarship was established in 2015 to provide assistance to undergraduate students studying history, with a focus on supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds. Recipients must be from a low socio-economic background, live in a regional or rural area, or identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, evidence of hardship and/or disadvantage, a personal statement, and an interview. Recipients are expected to maintain satisfactory academic performance and may be invited to participate in ambassadorial events on behalf of the Faculty.

Duration 12 - 97 mo
Renewable (4yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Priority for
low_income, rural, indigenous

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Review process

Awarded by the Dean on recommendation of a selection committee consisting of the Chair of History and at least two other academics in History

Restrictions

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