UTS offers the Diversity Access Scholarship program to assist students from low socio-economic backgrounds who may also be experiencing other forms of educational disadvantage which make it difficult to achieve their educational goals. This scholarship is available to undergraduate, postgraduate and research students. Please read the Conditions of Award for full details of the Scholarship.
*Applicants that are holders of a Temporary Protection Visa should identify themselves to the UTS Equity & Diversity Unit at the time they make their application for an Equity Scholarship.
**Exceptional circumstances may include, but are not limited to, severe disruptions, disability, ongoing illness, carer’s responsibilities and other education barriers, and are considered by the Scholarships Office on a case-by-case basis.
Selection process
Selection is determined on a relative needs basis, prioritising applicants who are able to demonstrate one or more educational disadvantages in addition to financial hardship via the UAC Equity Scholarship application. The criteria include the following educational disadvantages:
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the University Admissions Centre
Applicants Must:
NOTE: Students that are awarded the Diversity Access Scholarship on the basis of financial disadvantage only are required to be enrolled full-time (minimum 18 cp) in the session of award, unless they are able to demonstrate exceptional circumstances** or unless they are in the final session of study with a status of Potentially Complete.
NOTE: Students have the option to make an appointment for an alternative financial assessment with the UTS Financial Assistance Service in the Student Services Unit in order to evidence financial disadvantage. This is only available in cases when an applicant has been deemed ineligible for an Equity Scholarship on the basis of not meeting the financial hardship criteria as specified above and as outlined in the UAC application.
UTS is a dynamic and innovative university in central Sydney. One of Australia’s leading universities of technology, UTS has a distinct model of learning, strong research performance and a leading reputation for engagement with industry and the professions. UTS has a culturally diverse campus life and vibrant international exchange study and research programs that prepare graduates for the workplaces of today and the future.
Our City campus is in the heart of Sydney's creative precinct and alongside Sydney's central business district. Continuing a 10-year period of major development, the ongoing transformation of the UTS campus will ensure we continue to maintain and develop a purpose- and sustainably-built campus to support innovation in education and research. Our Strategic Plan outlines our vision to be a world‑leading university of technology and provides a strong statement about UTS’s aspirations for our third decade.
UTS is part of the Australian Technology Network of universities: a group of five prominent universities committed to working with industry and government to deliver practical and professional courses. With a total enrolment of over 40,000 students, UTS is one of the largest universities in Australia.
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