USSC Undergraduate Equity Scholarship in American Studies

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

This scholarship provides support to students majoring in American Studies at the University of Sydney who are experiencing financial hardship. The scholarship is valued at $5,000.

Who's eligible

You must:

  • have an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate coursework degree at the University of Sydney.
  • be majoring in American Studies.
  • demonstrate financial hardship based on one or more of the below:
    • identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as defined in the University of Sydney’s Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity Policy 2015
    • low socio-economic status
    • carer responsibilities
    • long-term medical condition/disability (including ongoing effects of abuse)
    • sole-parent responsibilities
    • regional or remote disadvantage
    • refugee status
    • identify as LGBTIQ+, and/or
    • are a first-generation university student.

Benefits

This scholarship is valued at $5,000 and is tenable for up to 1 year.

Apply

Applications for 2026 are open now and close on 6 April 2026.

Apply now

USSC Undergraduate Indigenous Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

This Scholarship provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Islander students undertaking American Studies at the University of Sydney.

Who's eligible

You must:

Benefits

This scholarship is valued at $5,000 and is tenable for up to 1 year.

Apply

Applications for 2026 are open now and close on 6 April 2026.

Apply now

Prizes

Each year, the Centre takes great pride in celebrating our top-performing students through a diverse array of student prizes. These accolades are bestowed in recognition of exceptional academic merit, symbolising the commitment to excellence that defines our student cohort.

Prizes overview

  • Basis: Awarded on the basis of academic merit.
  • Rewards: Each recipient is honoured with a monetary prize along with a commendation certificate.

Student prize dinner

To elevate the celebration, all students, staff, and esteemed alumni are invited to our Annual Student Prize Dinner. This special event serves as an opportunity to come together, share experiences, and celebrate the accomplishments of our exceptional students.

Contact

If you have questions, get in touch with our Student Affairs and Curriculum Coordinator, Undra Walters at ussc.students@sydney.edu.au.

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