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21 September 2026
School Newsletter
For career advisers and teachers
Don't miss out on applying for scholarships!
Scholarship applications close on 30 September 2026
More than $135 million in scholarships is available to help support your studies.
Scholarships are available across a wide range of categories, including general, faculty-specific, equity, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, exchange, and scholarships for students from particular backgrounds.
Applying is simple. Complete our centralised single scholarship application and we'll assess your eligibility for a range of scholarships, so you don't need to submit multiple applications. Some scholarships may even be conditionally awarded before your HSC results are released.
With the application deadline fast approaching, now is the time to complete and submit your application.
Please note: If you would like to be considered for equity-based scholarships, you must also submit an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) application by 30 September.
UAC early bird fee deadline
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) early bird fee deadline is 11:59 pm (AEST) on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. This applies to both domestic and international students. To avoid higher processing charges, students must complete, pay and submit their UAC application by the deadline.
Visit the UAC website to view key dates for applicants.
Build your future at the Project Management Spring Camp
On-campus event: Friday 2 October, 8:45 am – 4:15 pm
Experience project management at the University of Sydney’s Spring Camp. Discover project management through insightful talks, hands-on activities and an industry site visit.
Learn the foundations of project management
Hear about career pathways
Tackle real-world challenges in fun group activities
Understand the Bachelor of Project Management
Hear from industry professionals, academics, current students and alumni
Year 10 engineering work experience
On-campus event: Monday 23 – Friday 27 November
Are you in Year 10 and curious about engineering? Want to discover what engineers do and explore research at the University of Sydney?
Applications are open for 30 young women to join the year 10 engineering work experience program run from Monday 23 November to Friday 27 November 2026.
Apply now before Friday 2 October 2026.
Upcoming Webinar Wednesday episodes
Project management at Sydney
Project management is a versatile field. From delivering infrastructure to launching major events, project managers are the go-to people to get the job done. Our Bachelor of Project Management provides you with skills to excel in today’s complex and uncertain environment. Join this webinar and hear about many reasons to study project management at Sydney.
Date: Wednesday, 21 October
Time: 4 pm (AEDT)
Why study business with Sydney?
Discover how the Bachelor of Commerce prepares you for the future of work. Learn about the range of majors available and the many ways in which you can combine your interests, with over 100 study areas to select from our shared pools of majors and minors. Find out more about internships, industry-focused experiences, and global mobility opportunities.
Date: Wednesday, 28 October
Time: 4 pm (AEDT)
Explore speech pathology
Curious about a career that helps people communicate, connect, eat and swallow safely? Join our academic experts to explore our Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology). Learn about the degree structure, clinical placements, and career opportunities.
Date: Wednesday, 4 November
Time: 4 pm (AEDT)
Life of an agricultural scientist
Explore a future in agricultural science at the University of Sydney. Hear from one of our agricultural scientists about their career and discover our Bachelor of Agricultural Science and Honours pathway, from agribusiness and policy to sustainability and food security.
Date: Wednesday, 11 November
Time: 4 pm (AEDT)
Explore more events
Museum excursions to the Chau Chak Wing Museum
The Chau Chak Wing Museum offers a range of paid guided and free self-guided student experiences across curricular subjects as diverse as history, art, science, English and drama. As well as Australia’s largest collection of Mediterranean archaeology, the museum’s current exhibitions focus on Tracey Moffatt, Harry Seidler and First Nations fibre arts.
To find out more, contact Craig Barker at craig.barker@sydney.edu.au
Explore agricultural science at the University of Sydney’s Camden Open Day
Join us on Friday, 13 November for our Camden Open Day!
Bring your Year 10 and Year 11 students along to explore agricultural science research at the University of Sydney, discover its real-world industry applications, and learn about the diverse career opportunities available in this growing field. The day will include a visit to the active cattle and mixed enterprise facilities at John Bruce Pye Farm, plus interactive workshops at the teaching campus.
Have a question?
If you or your students have any questions about studying at the University of Sydney, please do not hesitate to contact the domestic Sydney Future Students team on schools.outreach@sydney.edu.au or 02 9351 9613.
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