UniSC Equity Bursary 2026

Students in an undergraduate degree from low income and/or other disadvantaged backgrounds.

The University of the Sunshine Coast offers equity bursaries to assist students from recognised equity groups such as people from low socio-economic circumstances, people with a disability or ongoing health conditions, Indigenous students, refugees, students relocating from regional or remote areas to study.

• Table of Content
• About University of the Sunshine Coast
• UniSC Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of UniSC Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for UniSC Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for UniSC Undergraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

UniSC Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of UniSC Undergraduate Scholarship

Bursary Value:

• A$2,500 for one study period for applicants who are assessed as having the highest level of financial and/or personal hardship considerations. Pro-rata rate will apply if recipient is enrolled in a part-time study load (24 units).
• A$1,000 for one study period for applicants who are assessed as having a high level of financial and/or personal hardship considerations.

Payments are made by the end of the first week of classes in each Study Period. Payments can take 2-3 days to appear in nominated bank accounts.

*Payment of this bursary can be considered for students enrolled in a part-time study load (24 units) who can demonstrate exceptional circumstances beyond their control preventing full-time enrolment, however students enrolled in a single course (12 units) will not be eligible to receive this bursary.

Requirements for UniSC Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• Domestic students enrolled in full-time study*
• Any undergraduate degree program at UniSC
• Satisfactory academic progress (minimum GPA of 4.0)
• Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder; or Permanent Resident of Australia

Please note, students who receive the Equity Bursary and withdraw from their studies in two consecutive study periods will not be eligible to receive an Equity Bursary payment in the subsequent study period.

Interview date, Process and Venue for UniSC Undergraduate Scholarship

• Financial need
• Other equity considerations and circumstances
• Preference will be given to students who have not already completed an undergraduate qualification

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit UniSC scholarship webpage.