Scholarships
Our aim is to continue to produce outstanding graduates who take up leading positions in business, government and academia. Our range of Faculty scholarships reflects our strong links with industry and the corporate sector as well as our commitment to students.
Some scholarships are funded directly by the Faculty of Economics and Business and some are funded by the University as a whole. Others are sponsored by corporations, such as CVC Limited, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Canon, Citi, and Australia’s largest domestic and international airline, QANTAS Airways Limited. Still others have been provided by alumni and individual sponsors, such as Mr Charles Littrell and Dr Kimberley Cartwright and Dr Phillip Noel Hartley Smith, as encouragement for students to continue the great traditions of the Faculty.
A scholarship from The University of Sydney is about more than financial assistance. It is recognition of an individual’s talent and hard work.
- Undergraduate Scholarships
Available to future and commencing students. - Postgraduate Research Scholarships
Postgraduate Research Scholarships are available to both current and future students.
The Faculty of Economics and Business Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2009
Important Information for School Leavers
The Faculty of Economics and Business is committed to supporting the talented students commencing with the Faculty of Economics and Business, The University of Sydney each year.
In addition to the Scholarships offered by the University, the Faculty of Economics and Business awards 40 scholarships to commencing students, ranging in value from $3,000 to $15,000. Most scholarships are tenable for four years (inclusive of Honours).
The Faculty's Scholarship program is tailored to supporting the special needs of students who are high achievers with strong personal attributes in our community, in academic study and varied areas of extracurricular activities, such as, sport, fundraising, mentoring and public speaking, whilst also assisting those high achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Students with a demonstrated interest in economics and business will be at an advantage in the selection process.
The Faculty of Economics and Business is pleased to present its 2009 Faculty of Economics and Business Commencing Undergraduate Scholarship Program:
Dean's Undergraduate Scholarship in Economics and Business
- Awarded to a student scoring 99.5 or above in the HSC with outstanding achievements in public speaking, leadership and community achievement and a demonstrated interest in economics and business.
- Tenable for a maximum 4 years (Honours year inclusive).
- The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per annum.
Wayne Lonergan Distinguished Undergraduate Scholarship
- Awarded to a student from a State High School and based on academic, leadership and extra-curricular achievement.
- Tenable for a maximum 4 years (Honours year inclusive).
- The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum.
David W Johnson Scholarship
- Awarded to a student from rural NSW based on academic excellence, leadership and personal attributes.
- Tenable for a maximum 4 years (Honours year Inclusive).
- The scholarship is valued at $8,000 per annum.
Eric Campbell Scott Scholarship
- Awarded to a student with genuine financial need (in receipt of financial assistance from a Government body) Students must have a minimum UAI 96 to be considered.
- Awarded as a secondary scholarship may be taken concurrently with a primary award.
- Tenable for a maximum 4 years (Honours year inclusive).
- The scholarship is valued at $3000 per annum.
Faculty of Economics and Business Scholarships (with Distinction) for All Round Excellence
- Awarded to students for all-round excellence. Applicants are assessed for a history of excellence in academic performance; personal attributes such as leadership and creativity and outstanding achievement in extracurricular endeavour.
- Minimum UAI 99.
- Up to 10 scholarships awarded each year.
- Tenable for up to 4 years (Honours year inclusive)
- The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum.
Faculty of Economics and Business Scholarships (with Merit) for Excellence in Academic Achievement
- Students considered for these scholarships will show excellence in academic achievement, evidenced by multiple academic awards and consistently strong academic performance through High School or in the latter years of High School and ideally display excellent grades across all disciplines.
- Minimum UAI 98.
- Up to 10 scholarships awarded each year.
- Tenable for up to 4 years (Honours year inclusive).
Faculty of Economics and Business Scholarships (with Merit) for Excellence in Extracurricular Endeavour
- Selection is based on personal attributes such as leadership and creativity with outstanding achievement/s in extracurricular endeavour in areas such as community work; sports; fundraising; mentoring; public speaking; science; the arts etc. and balanced with an excellent academic record.
- Minimum UAI 96.
- Up to 10 scholarships awarded each year.
- Tenable for up to 4 years (Honours year inclusive).
- The scholarship is valued at $6,000 per annum.
Faculty of Economics and Business Rural Leadership Scholarship
- Awarded annually to two students from regional areas of Australia, who display leadership and all round excellence in academic and extra-curricular achievement.
- Tenable for up to 4 years (Honours year inclusive).
- Scholarships are valued at $6,000 per annum.
Faculty of Economics and Business and the University colleges: joint Australian Indigenous Scholarships
- Awarded annually to two students of Australian Indigenous background and based on academic merit and potential to perform well in an area of Economics and Business.
- The Scholarships are awarded toward accommodation at either Women's College or Wesley or may be taken as a grant valued at $6,000 per annum.
- Tenable for up to 4 years (Honours year inclusive).
Faculty of Economics and Business and Sydney University Sports Scholarship for Outstanding Academic and Sporting Achievement
- Awarded annually to two talented athletes each year based on academic merit and to those students who are already competing at state and/or national levels and will be undertaking a degree with the Faculty of Economics and Business.
- Tenable for up to 4 years (Honours year inclusive).
- Scholarships are valued at $10,000 per annum.
How To Apply
Students are automatically considered for the Faculty of Economics and Business commencing Undergraduate Scholarships when submitting a '2009 Application Form for University of Sydney Scholarships'. Students interested in studying an Economics and Business undergraduate coursework program, elect the Faculty of Economics and Business as the Faculty they are applying for in Section 1 of the Scholarship Application form.
Exceptions in the application process are:
Faculty of Economics and Business and the University colleges: joint Australian Indigenous Scholarships
Submissions should be made directly to the Student Information Office, Faculty of Economics and Business.
Application forms will be available at this site in late October 2008.
Faculty of Economics and Business and Sydney University Sports Scholarship for Outstanding Academic and Sporting Achievement
Students interest in this scholarship and applying through Sydney University Sport should attach a cover note along with a copy of their trial results and school reports. A copy of the application should also be submitted to the Faculty of Economics and Business.
Please attention to:
Ms Lisa Mauritz
Scholarship and Prizes Coordinator
Faculty of Economics and Business
Merewether Building H04
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
An application form may be downloaded from Sydney University Sports website from August at