2026 Equity Scholarships for Commencing Undergraduate Students
University of New South Wales · 60 Compass Score
About this scholarship
UNSW offers a wide range of Equity Scholarships to assist commencing students to undertake full-time study for the minimum duration of their coursework degree program. How to Apply There are many ways to be considered for an Equity Scholarship at UNSW: table, th, td { border: 1px solid black; border-collapse: collapse; } Year 12 student from an identified low-SES background UAC will automatically generate an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) as part of your UAC undergraduate application if the residential address (not PO Box) you entered in your UAC undergraduate application is identified by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as being in the lowest 25% of socio-economic disadvantage in Australia. This assessment will be based on the address you entered at the time of application. No reassessment of addresses will occur after your undergraduate application has been submitted. You only need to submit an additional Educational Access Scheme (EAS) or Equity scholarship (ES) if you want us to know about any additional hardships that have affected your studies. Entering UNSW via the Gateway Admissions Pathway You will automatically be considered for Equity Scholarships based on your UNSW Gateway Admissions Pathway application. You only need to submit an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) or Equity scholarship (ES) if you want us to know about any additional hardships that have affected your studies. Applying for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) or Equity Scholarships via UAC You will need to submit either an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) or Equity Scholarship (ES) application to be considered for an Equity scholarship. Further details are below. Educational Access Scheme (EAS) Application via UAC Apply by 18 November 2025. The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) is open to year 12 students who have encountered significant educational challenges during year 11 and/or 12. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit UAC EAS. Note: You will on
How to apply
Applications are made through the University of New South Wales application portal. Always verify eligibility, supporting document requirements, and deadline timing on the provider's official page before applying.
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