Thousands of young people benefit from UNSW scholarships and student life programs every year.
By donating to a scholarship or student life program, you'll be helping students at UNSW reach their full potential.
Students who come from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds can find it hard to thrive at University. Our program of Equity Scholarships sets them up for success by providing them with the financial and educational support they need.
Our student life programs ensure that the University experience is rich, challenging and diverse for all our students. Your donation can be used to support the activities of our wide range of social clubs, or the development of new sporting facilities. It can also help students of outstanding sporting ability to train and compete at the highest level, by covering their travel and accommodation costs.
Explore our work in Student Life & Scholarships
Basser College
For many students from disadvantaged backgrounds, starting university means setting up home far away from family and friends. Living on campus as part of a welcoming and supportive college community can make a big difference.
The Basser College Scholarship Fund provides support for students from Indigenous, rural and low socio-economic backgrounds to live at Basser College while they study.
By contributing to the scholarship, you will be giving a student a home away from home, and helping them to make the most of their time at University.
Ben Lexcen Sports Scholarship
The Ben Lexcen Sports Scholarship is for UNSW students with outstanding sporting ability. The scholarship aims to help students pursue their sporting careers without sacrificing their education.
Your support of the scholarship will help a young person to do their best on and off the field, developing all the attributes of a well-rounded future leader.
President and Vice-Chancellor's Equity Scholarship
For students experiencing disadvantage, costs can be a barrier to pursuing and excelling in higher education. The President and Vice-Chancellor’s Equity Scholarship provides financial support for students:
- from rural or remote areas
- who are Indigenous Australians
- from low socio-economic backgrounds
- with disability
- experiencing other forms of hardship.
Your support of this scholarship can help to cover essentials like housing, food, textbooks, computers, and transport, so the recipient can focus on their studies and stay on track to graduate.
Low SES Scholarships
Young people from low socio-economic backgrounds are drastically under-represented at Australian universities. Those in the lowest brackets of disadvantage make up 25 per cent of the population, but only 16 per cent of all university undergraduates.
At UNSW, we want to make sure the best minds have the opportunity to achieve their academic potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Your support of our Equity Scholarship program will help us repair the imbalance. We will be tackling socio-economic disadvantage, but we will also be investing in our own diversity, creating spaces for new ideas to flourish, and new leaders to emerge.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
AGSM Indigenous Leaders Scholarship
The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) is passionate about helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business people grow their leadership skills so they can have an even greater impact on industry, government and the community.
Your contribution to the AGSM Indigenous Scholarship will give an emerging Indigenous business leader access to a valuable MBA program, and help them develop into a world-class business leader.
Women in STEM Equity Scholarship
UNSW is actively working to enrol more women in the STEM subjects: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Our Women in STEM Equity Scholarship is one way we're helping to drive change. The scholarship particularly targets young women with a background of educational disadvantage or financial hardship.
By contributing to the scholarship, you will be giving a deserving young woman the support and encouragement she needs to become a STEM graduate of the future.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
Related Funds
Women in Science & Maths
The UNSW Women in Maths and Science Champions Program is a 12-month career development program. It provides female research students and early-career scientists with the skills and confidence they need to become science professionals.
By supporting the program, you will be helping young female scientists build their public profiles, establish professional networks, and prepare for success in the science community.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: women , science , maths , mathematics , scholarship
UNSW Sports Association Fund
TBC
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: sport , scholarships , scholarship
Girls Do The Maths
Every year, the UNSW School of Mathematics and Statistics runs a series of free one-day workshops for female high school students. The aim of the Girls Do The Maths workshops series is to encourage more young girls to consider mathematics as a career. Past speakers at the workshops include women with influential roles at organisations such as the CSIRO and the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.
Your contribution to Girls Do The Maths will help us to expand this program, and get more girls thinking about a future in maths-driven careers.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: scholarship
CSI Board National Scholarship
CSI Board National Scholarships help new and continuing students undertake postgraduate education at the Centre for Social Impact.
With your support, we can help more outstanding applicants learn how to become champions for social change. The contribution you make now will have positive impacts in our communities for years to come.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: scholarship
Robin Crawford Memorial Scholarship
The purpose of the Robin Crawford Scholarship is to encourage graduates to become more effective social change-makers. It provides financial support for students undertaking postgraduate study in social impact, global sutainability or social enterprise.
Your contribution to the scholarship program will help foster a generation of leaders dedicated to driving better social outcomes.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: scholarship
Stephen Parbery Scholarship
The Stephen Parbery Scholarship makes it possible for talented students from rural areas of NSW to undertake an undergraduate degree at the UNSW Business School.
Compared with their urban counterparts, rural students are often challenged by educational disadvantage. Your support of the scholarship program will help them become the business leaders of tomorrow.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: scholarship
Judge Bob Bellear Memorial Indigenous Residential Scholarship (Law)
The Judge Bob Bellear Scholarship honours the memory of the late Judge Bob Bellear and his tireless commitment to Indigenous justice. A 1978 UNSW Law graduate, Judge Bellear was NSW’s second Aboriginal barrister and the first Aboriginal Australian judge.
This scholarship extends the gift of opportunity back to the community for which he fought so fiercely. It provides support for the living, study and travel expenses of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a degree at UNSW Law. On-campus accommodation is provided at Shalom College.
Your support will help UNSW to expand this program and produce an even greater number of First Nations law students. As graduates, they will go on to make a positive impact on their communities and Australian society at large.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: scholarship
Macquarie Group Alumni Scholarship
The Macquarie Group Alumni Scholarship supports students who have experienced educational disadvantage to study law at UNSW. It gives them an opportunity to break the cycle of disadvantage, and encourages them to pursue a career in social justice.
Your contribution to the program will benefit not only the scholarship recipient, but their whole community.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: scholarship
UNSW Social Impact Scholarship
The Centre for Social Impact (CSI) is all about supporting change-makers. Through research and education, it develops the tools, solutions and partnerships that will help individuals and organisations get better at driving positive social change in their communities.
Every year, CSI awards a range of scholarships to students with a vision for social impact. The scholarships support entry to the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact, or the MBA Social Impact from the Australian Graduate School of Management.
Your support of the CSI scholarship program will help more students learn how to create the changes they want to see in the world.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: scholarship
UNSW Law General Scholarship
tbc
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
Philip Baxter College Scholarship
TBC
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
Business School Alumni Scholarship Fund
The UNSW Business School Alumni Scholarship enables students from a disadvantaged background to undertake an undergraduate degree at the UNSW Business School.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: business , business school , scholarship
ASPIRE
ASPIRE is UNSW’s award-winning educational outreach program working across 54 of the most disadvantaged schools in New South Wales to build academic confidence of students and demonstrate that higher education is a viable option . With a university education shown to significantly increase lifetime income, it is critical to facilitate equitable access to higher education and break the cycle of disadvantage. Support of ASPIRE will enable UNSW to continue facilitating meaningful outreach activities, which has led to a 155% increase in university offers to ASPIRE schools since 2010.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: aspire , scholarship
Rural Engineering Scholarship
Rural students keen to pursue an interest in engineering are often confronted with challenges. Regional universities tend not to offer engineering education, but making the move to study engineering at a university in the city means setting up home far away from family and friends.
The Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarships Program is designed to help students from rural and isolated areas to settle in to study at UNSW. By contributing to a rural scholarship, you will be helping a talented country student attend Australia's leading Engineering Faculty.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: rural , engineering , scholarship , scholarships
Women in Engineering
The Women in Engineering program aims to inspire girls to pursue engineering careers. It provides support to women currently studying engineering at UNSW, and celebrates the successes of female engineering graduates. Since the program was launched in 2014, UNSW has seen a 78 per cent increase in the number of women enrolling in undergraduate engineering degrees.
Your support of the Women in Engineering program will provide us with the funding we need to support more young women with scholarships, and to connect them with industry-based professional development opportunities.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: women , engineering , inequality , equality
UNSW Underwater Club
The UNSW Underwater Club gives students the opportunity to look beneath the surface of NSW’s magnificent offshore wonderland. Members can dive safely, cheaply and often through regular night dives, weekend trips and special excursions. The Club also offers inexpensive gear hire and access to accredited diving and refresher courses.
Your support of this initiative will help more students take the plunge and discover an underwater world.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: underwater , underwater club , water , sport , sports , sporting , athletic , athletics , athlete , student , students
UNSW Hockey Club
The UNSW Hockey Club is one of the largest hockey clubs in NSW. The club caters for players of all ages and levels, from beginner to those who compete at a national level.
With support from you, the Club can foster the development of exceptional student players through the UNSW Elite Athlete Program. The program provides financial support as well as access to the University gym and valuable skills development programs.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: hockey , hockey club , sport , athletic , athlete , sports , sporting , students , student
UNSW/Eastern Suburbs AFL Club
The UNSW Eastern Suburbs AFL Club is the largest AFL club in Sydney. The Club is open to men and women, students and non-students, and caters to all levels from absolute beginners to experienced players.
Your support of the UNSW Elite Athlete Program enables the Club to foster the development of exceptional student players. The program provides access to University sports facilities as well as financial support to cover the cost of travel to state and national competitions.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: AFL , football , sports , sport , sporting , athletes , athlete , athletic , student , students , AFL club , scholarship , scholarships
UNSW Swimming Club
Based at the UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre, the UNSW Swimming Club welcomes swimmers of all ages and any level. The Club relies on direct donations to fund the purchase of uniforms, equipment, and competition travel costs.
Your support of the UNSW Elite Athlete Program allows us to provide assistance to students of outstanding ability. With your help, they will be able to continue to grow their skills and experience, while keeping up with their studies.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: swimming , swimming club , swim , swimmer , sport , sports , sporting , athlete , athletes , athletic , student , students
UNSW Rugby Club
The UNSW Rugby Union Club provides a welcoming home to players of all levels of skill and experience. The men's team has a long history in the NSW Suburban Rugby Union Competition, having won three coveted club championships. The women's team was established in 2017, and has generated notable early success.
With support from you, the Club can encourage the development of exceptional student players through the UNSW Elite Athlete Program. Scholarships provide financial support as well as access to the University gym and valuable skills development programs.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: rugby , rugby union , union , scholarship , sport , sports , sporting , athlete , athletes , athletic , student , students
UNSW Rowing Club
The UNSW Rowing Club is one of the longest running student clubs at the University. It fosters the physical and mental wellbeing of all its members through a culture of camaraderie, built by rowing together on Sydney Harbour.
Through a variety of scholarships and grants, the Club supports rowers of exceptional ability to pursue their sporting goals while also meeting their academic commitments. Your contribution will help the Club provide financial support for rowers competing in national and international competitions.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: rowing , rowing club , sports , sport , sporting , athlete , athletes , athletic , student , students , row
UNSW Football Club
The UNSW Football Club proudly fosters the success of both its men's and women's teams across a range of age-groups. Social teams play in the Eastern Suburbs Football Association competition. High-performance teams represent the Club in the State League, the NSW Men’s National Premier League 4, and the NSW Women’s National Premier League 2 competitions.
With your support, the Club can foster the development of elite players through the UNSW Elite Athlete Program. Scholarships provide financial support to students of outstanding ability so they can pursue their sport while also engaging fully with their University coursework.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: football , football club , sport , sports , sporting , athlete , athletes , athletic , student , students
UNSW BLUEsat
BLUEsat UNSW is a student-led society for students with a passion for space technology. It offers real-world experience in a range of multi-disciplinary space engineering projects. BLUEsat teams are involved in everything from satellite communications, to high-altitude ballooning and more.
Your contribution to BLUEsat will help our students participate in international competitions. The funds you provide will make it possible for the Off-World Robotics team to test their products against the best in the world.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: bluesat , space , engineering
UNSW Cricket Club
The UNSW Cricket Club brings together graduates, under-graduates and community members to play in teams across a variety of grades and age groups. The Club values team spirit and good humour among its members, and provides access to first-class coaching and facilities.
With support from you, the Club is able to offer scholarships to outstanding players keen to play cricket at an elite level. Scholarships include financial support, as well as access to the very best in UNSW sports science programs, sports psychology, and strength and conditioning programs.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: cricket , cricket club , sport , athlete , athletes , athletic , sporting , science , sport science , student , students
Sunswift
Sunswift is the UNSW solar racing team, run by undergraduate volunteers with a passion for sustainable technology. For more than two decades, Sunswift teams have designed, made and raced their own solar-electric vehicles in the annual Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
Your support of Sunswift will help the team realise their vision of developing a solar-electric vehicle capable of carrying passengers over long distances.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: sunswift , racing , car , solar , renewable , sustainability , technology , engineering , transport , student , students
Redback Racing
Every year, engineering students around the world take part in a motorsport competition called Formula SAE. Each team produces and races their own version of a small, open-wheeler racing car, designing and manufacturing it from scratch.
REDBACK Racing is the name of the team from UNSW Engineering. Your support of the team will help our engineering students take part in Formula SAE, learning new skills in management and operations as well as technical design.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: redback , racing , student , students , engineering
Ngoc Tram Nguyen Scholarship
The Ngoc Tram Nguyen Scholarship is named in honour of an outstanding young woman from Cabramatta's Vietnamese community. The late Ngoc Tram Nguyen was a research assistant at UNSW Law.
The scholarship aims to help talented young students from disadvantaged backgrounds study law at UNSW. In particular, it targets students from non-selective, public secondary schools in South Western Sydney.
Your contribution to this scholarship will enable a young student with great potential to undertake an undergraduate combined law or Juris Doctor degree at UNSW.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: ngoc , tram , nguyen , scholarship , law , disadvantage , disadvantaged , undergraduate , juris , juris doctor , equality , inequality
Alumni Leaders Scholarship
Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds can miss out on a university education all too easily. Something as simple as being able to afford the books on the reading list can be the difference between a student taking up a first-year offer, and letting the opportunity pass them by.
The UNSW Business School Alumni Leaders Scholarship makes it easier for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to attend the UNSW Business School. Through the scholarship, they receive a small but valuable financial contribution every year, for the duration of their degree.
Your support of the scholarship program will help us to give even more students access to a university education.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: alumni , leader , leaders , scholarship , commerce , business , disadvantage , disadvantaged , inequality , equality , business school , education
AGSM Alumni Community Leadership Scholarship
The AGSM Alumni Community Leader Scholarship is offered by the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM). It aims to provide not-for-profit leaders with specialist business training through the AGSM MBA (Executive) and MBAX programs.
Your support of the Alumni Community Leader Scholarship has far-reaching benefits. It provides the recipient with valuable professional development. It introduces new skills and new thinking into the organisation they work for. And it increases the impact their organisation will have in the community.
Contact
UNSW Philanthropy
development@unsw.edu.au
+61 2 8936 4700
View funds from related causes: AGSM , leader , leadership , scholarship , masters , mba , mbax , leaders , managers
