The Snow Scholarship 2027

The Snow Scholarships are for students who have the passion to study at university but face barriers that make it harder to get there. They are designed to support students from underrepresented or Indigenous backgrounds in Canberra and regional or rural NSW.

• Table of Content
• About University of Canberra (UC)
• The Snow Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of The Snow Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for The Snow Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

The Snow Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of The Snow Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship

Each Snow Scholarship is valued at up to $30,000 per year, providing residential, academic and wellbeing support to help you focus on your future:

• on-campus accommodation for 52 weeks each year (valued at approx. $15,000)
• an annual stipend of?approximately $10,000 to help with everyday living costs like food and personal expenses
• travel and relocation support, including assistance with family visits and unexpected needs 
• support purchasing essential supplies for study 
• tutoring and academic support, provided on top of your regular course
• health and wellbeing services, including GP visits, psychological counselling, and a gym or sporting membership
• skill-building programs, including mental health first aid training, financial literacy, cultural awareness training, and support to help you land your first job 

Requirements for The Snow Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

The Snow Scholarships are for students who have the passion to study at university but face barriers that make it harder to get there.

They are designed to support students from underrepresented or Indigenous backgrounds in Canberra and regional or rural NSW, opening doors to the opportunities that education brings: new knowledge, skills and the chance to shape your future.

Up to 16 scholarships may be offered each year. To help build a balanced and inclusive cohort, we will continue to uphold our commitment to gender equity while also aiming to include: 

• approximately a quarter of places to support First Nations scholars
• approximately a quarter of places to support applicants with outstanding academic achievement

Priority will be given to applicants who identify with at least one of the following:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Living in rural or regional NSW
• Facing financial hardship
• Living with disability or ongoing medical condition
• Completed a pathway program
• Have faced some other form of hardship throughout your studies e.g. caring responsibilities.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Read through the details and deadlines for all available scholarships on the UC Scholarships website.
2. Click on the Apply Now button and complete the scholarships application form before the published deadline. You can only submit one scholarship application each round, but the good news is that the Scholarships Office will make sure that you are assessed for all the scholarships that you fit the criteria for.
3. Wait for the Scholarships Office to contact you with an outcome from your application.

For more information, kindly visit UC scholarship webpage.