Scholarships

The Women's College, from its inception, has endeavoured to offer scholarships that extend the benefits of College to as wide a section of the community as possible. Financial assistance through scholarships is provided to approximately forty-five students each year to give them an opportunity to participate in the Collge's tradition of academic excellence irrespective of individual financial circumstance. The College awards prizes to approximately a third of its student body on the basis of academic merit (attaining Distinctions and High Distinctions in the previous year's examinations).

The College is proud of its Scholarship Program which includes:

Entrance Awards for first year Women's College students who gain the highest scores in University Entrance Examinations.

Scholarships for first year and continuing Women's College students are awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Sydney University awards a number of scholarships for students. For further information about these please click here.

Academic Prizes awarded to students in all years at Women's College who gain a High Distinction or Distinction average in their University examinations.

Entrance Awards

Entrance Awards for first year Women's College students who gain the highest scores in University Entrance Examinations are announced at the Chancellor's Dinner - a special occasion when the College community celebrates the academic achievements of our scholars. The best matriculant i.e. the student with the highest entrance score is awarded the Grace Frazer Prize which was established in 1892 by Mrs C B Fairfax in memory of her late sister Grace Frazer. No application is necessary for entrance awards.

Scholarships

The Women's College Scholarship Fund provides several scholarships for students in all years. These vary in value and are paid by a reduction in fees each semester. These scholarships are available for one year in the first instance with renewal being dependant on academic progress and ongoing financial status.

Candidates for all scholarships should complete the usual procedures for entrance to College and should also complete the separate Scholarship Application form, available for download here. For further information please contact the Principal's Executive Assistant (Tel: +61 (0)2 9517-5002 or Email: secretary@thewomenscollege.com.au).

Interviews with the College Scholarship Committee for short listed candidates are held in January during the enrolment period for first year students. Students applying for the music scholarship are required to attend an interview in late January/early February. Should they not be available a tape should be submitted with the application.

Scholarship Criteria

Consideration is given to the following:
Academic standing - school and/or university results
Willingness to contribute to the academic, cultural or sporting life of the College
Leadership experiences – contribution to school, community and/or university
General activities and interests
Family location – distance from The University of Sydney
Other funding assistance through scholarships, Youth Allowance, parental contribution
Parents’ employment and their ability to provide support
Number of dependent children in the family
Previous work experience

Scholarships include:

Jean Pocock Scholarship, valued at $5000, is provided to a first year student from the country for a three year period.

Judith Robinson-Valery Scholarship provides $5000 per year for a student in Postgraduate Psychology course. It is available for up to two consecutive years.

Katharine & Thyne Reid Scholarships are offered to three Women’s College students for a period of one year. Valued at $6000 each, the scholarships are for undergraduate students primarily from regional NSW.

Lady Cohen Scholarship, valued at $5000, provided to a first year health science student from the country.

Marjorie Dalgarno Scholarship, valued at $5000, awarded annually to a medical student.

Quentin Bryce Scholarship, valued at $1500, is awarded to a senior student who has made a significant contribution to College.

Vere Hole Scholarship, valued at $5000, is offered to a country student whose home is more than 175km from Sydney. It is offered for three years and provides half fees. Priority is given to students who are experiencing educational disadvantage due to distance.

Women's College Music Scolarship is offered to a full-time first year student at the University of Sydney majoring in music at either the Faculty of Arts or at the Conservatorium of Music, Sydney. The Scholarship for full College fees is tenable for three years. It is awarded to a woman who would not be able to attend the University of Sydney without scholarship assistance.

Women’s College Indigenous Scholarship provides two scholarships to the value of $10 000 per year for three years. It is offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander full-time students studying at The University of Sydney.

Scolarest Scholarship provides two scholarships to the value of $5000 per year.

UBS Scholarship provides $5000 per year to a student who originates from a government high school.

Zonta Bicentennial Scholarship, valued at $5000, is for a female student entering at least the second year of studies in a course related to Science or Science and Technology, with preference being given to Engineering.

Women’s College/Sydney University Sports Scholarship, valued at up to $4000 for a student who participates in Sydney University and College sport at a high level.

Women’s College Medical Scholarship provides $1500 for a Medical student living at The Women’s College. It is awarded on an annual basis.

Women’s College Alumnae Scholarship, valued at $2000 per year, is offered to the daughter of a past student.

Academic Prizes

Academic Prizes are announced at the Chancellor's Dinner, a special formal occasion when the College community honours the academic achievements of our scholars. These are awarded to students who gain High Distinction and Distinction averages in their University Exams. They are named in honour of College benefactors, former Principals and friends of College including

The Betty Archdale Prize for achievements in Miss Archdale's academic fields: Law, Economics, Political Science.

The Doreen Langley Prize for achievement in Science.

The Florence Fitzhardinge Prize awarded on the basis of University examination results in History or Archeology to a student in third or fourth year.