Application Deadline: 30th November, 2026
LOCATION: Australia
The UNSW Sports Scholarships are for current and commencing UNSW students who display outstanding sporting ability.
By applying for the 2027 UNSW Sport Scholarships, you may be considered for the following scholarships. More scholarships may be added to this list progressively.
ELIGIBILITY:
Please note the application closing date is 11:59pm AEST Monday 30th November 2026.
There are also a number of scholarship opportunities available that may be relevant to the program you wish to study at UNSW. Please search the UNSW Scholarships website for your relevant Faculty and/or program to find other scholarships you may be considered for.
To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
Be commencing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program (single or double degree) at UNSW Sydney or UNSW Canberra City.
Demonstrate outstanding sporting performance in their nominated sport and/or their potential to become an outstanding sports person based on their performances and ability as at the time of application.
Be deemed an elite athlete representing at a minimum of state level (or similar).
Refer to the table above for any additional criteria.
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:
Proven outstanding sporting achievement.
Ability to contribute to the UNSW community and university life.
You must provide evidence supporting the above criteria in your online application. Please refer to the Scholarship Application Supporting Documents for a detailed list of examples.
Unanswered application questions or claims without supporting documentation will not be assessed. Late applications/supporting documentation will not be accepted. Activities and achievements recorded more than 3 year ago will not be considered in your application assessment.
Applications close 11:59PM AEST, Monday 30th November 2026.
UNSW reserves the right not to award a scholarship, where there is no applicant of sufficient merit, or if the applicant does not meet the scholarship eligibility and/or selection criteria.
BENEFIT:
| Scholarship | Value and Duration | Additional Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Lexcen Sports Scholarship (UGCE1043) | $10,000 for one year | Elite Athlete |
| UNSW Indigenous Elite Athlete Sports Award (PUCE1020) | $10,000 for one year | Be an Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander only) |
| Prue Watt Sport Award (PUCE1025) | $10,000 for one year | Identify with having a disability (this does not need to be registered with UNSW services)Must compete in a sport recognised by Sport Australia.Must provide a letter from either a National or State Sporting Organisation to verify the current standard of competition. |
| UNSW & NSW Rugby Award (PUCE1031) | $10,000 for one year | Endorsed by NSW Rugby |
| NSW Elite Basketball Award (UGCE1505) | $10,000 for one year | Contribute to the basketball community through basketball organisations, UNSW Basketball Club, or other basketball related organisations. |
| High Performance Athlete Award (PUCE1099) | $10,000 for one year | No additional criteria |
| Elite Athlete Award (UGCE1195) | $5,000 for one year | No additional criteria |
| UNSW High Performance Sports Club Award (UGCE1273) | $5,000 for one year | Compete for a UNSW High Performance Club (AFL, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Judo, Waterpolo) |
| Bill Jameson Football Award (UGCE2044) | $5,000 for one year | Member of UNSW Football Club |
| Randwick Rugby/St Hillier’s Sports Award (UGCA1670) | $5,000 for one year | Playing or proposing to play for Randwick Rugby Union ClubPreference given to students in Built Environment or Business programsAustralian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen |
| Randwick Magic Rugby Club Award (PUCE1096) | $5,000 for one year | Sporting achievements in Rugby and potential to contribute to Randwick Magic Rugby Club |
| Mark Dorrity Athletics Award (UGCE1196) | $5,000 for one year | Have an outstanding ability in AthleticsMust be or intending to be an active member of the UNSW Athletics club |
| Sam Cracknell Memorial Sports Award (UGCE1013) | $5,000 for one year | Compete for a UNSW Sporting Club |
