UTS Vice-Chancellor's Merit Scholarship
A$12,500 a year for five high-achieving school leavers (ATAR 90+) facing financial disadvantage.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Australia
Funding
A$12,500 a year for the standard duration of the course.
Eligible applicants
Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents
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Overview
UTS Vice-Chancellor's Merit Scholarship is offered by University of Technology Sydney for Undergraduate study in Australia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMeet the UTS admission requirements for the chosen course
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
A$12,500 a year
Included
A$12,500 a year for the standard duration of the course. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Australian or New Zealand citizens, or holders of an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Australia or New Zealand (citizens and permanent residents), subject to the current call’s country list.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- ATAR of 90.0 or above, excluding bonus points
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Demonstrated financial disadvantage through a UAC Equity Scholarship or Educational Access Scheme application
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Technology Sydney
- Countries
- Australia
Official eligibility summary
A$12,500 a year for five high-achieving school leavers (ATAR 90+) facing financial disadvantage.
Applicant profile
- Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- A$12,500 a year for five high-achieving school leavers (ATAR 90+) facing financial disadvantage.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Centrelink for a means-tested payment and then for a UAC Equity Scholarship (or the Educational Access Scheme).
- 2
Put a UTS undergraduate degree as a preference in your UAC application.
- 3
Optionally complete the UTS Elite School Leaver Scholarship application form by December 7, 2026.
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027 entry: applications open August 27 and close December 7, 2026.
The listed deadline is December 7, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Technology Sydney
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 7, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.