Application Deadline: 17 July, 2026
LOCATION: Australia
The purpose of this application is for applicants to be potentially considered for multiple Science Faculty honours scholarships, depending on individual scholarship criteria. Applicants must be commencing their honours studies in the Faculty of Science in Term 3, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFIT:
| Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| UGCA1623 Harold Theodore Clyde Howard Endowed Honors Award: $5,000 for 1 year | Must be commencing full-time Honours study in Chemistry | Academic merit, aptitude, and commitment to studies in an area of Chemistry |
| UGCA1012 Brother Vincent Cotter Endowed Honours Award $5,000 for 1 year | Be an Australian Citizen, New Zealander Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident Be commencing full-time Honours study in Physics. | Academic merit Aptitude and commitment to studies in physics |
| UGCA1030 John MacIntyre Honours Year In School Marine Science $5,000 for 1 year | Be an Australian Citizen, New Zealander Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident Be commencing full-time Honours year in the Bachelor of Science program with a project specialising in Marine Science. | Academic merit Aptitude and commitment to studies in marine scienceLeadership skills (school, workplace or community) |
| UGCA1438 Jim Douglas Award in Statistics: $5,000 for 1 year | Be an Australian Citizen, New Zealander Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident Be commencing full-time Honours study in the Faculty of Science studying statistics. | Academic merit Aptitude and Commitment to the area of Statistics |
| UGCE1499 Faculty of Science Indigenous Honours Award: $5,000 for 1 year | Be an Indigenous Australian* (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander only)Be commencing full-time Honours year in the Faculty of Science at UNSW* UNSW Scholarships work in partnership with the Office of the PVC Indigenous and Nura Gili, Centre for Indigenous Programs. While Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity is unique and sacred to every person, UNSW scholarships for Indigenous students will require proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage. If you have not already provided proof of identity and heritage to Nura Gili, any Indigenous-specific scholarship offer made by UNSW Scholarships will be conditional upon receipt of proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage to Nura Gili as outlined on the Nura Gili website. For more information, please visit: Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent | Academic merit Leadership skills (school, workplace or community) Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience) Aptitude and commitment to studies in the the field of study of the Honours Year program |
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.
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.
