Scholarships for first degrees and graduate-entry programs

Scholarships and prizes for which undergraduate candidates and graduate-entry students in the faculty (for example, BTeach candidates) may be eligible include:

General faculty and University scholarships

Candidates may apply for one or more of the following scholarships and awards, if eligible under the conditions of the scholarship.

• USyd Graduate Programs Merit and Entry Awards are awarded to those applicants with an exceptional academic record who are entering the graduate Bachelor of Teaching/Master of Teaching program. Merit Awards are valued at $6000 per year for the duration of the degree and Entry Awards are valued at $6000 for one year only. Applications are now open. For more information see Graduate Entry Program Scholarships.
  
  
• The Master of Teaching Scholarships in Mathematics and Physics are available for Sydney University science graduates (a BSc or related degree) who have an exceptional academic record and enrol in the Master of Teaching program in either secondary mathematics (double method) or science (double method, specialising in physics). The scholarships are valued at $6000 per year for the two years of the course. Applicants must complete the full two-year masters program. For more information see Graduate Entry Program Scholarships.
  
  
• Master of Teaching Special Entry Awards are awarded to applicants with an exceptional academic record entering the BTeach/MTeach secondary program in one of the areas of: computer studies, commerce/economics, geography or mathematics (single method). The awards are valued at $2000 for one year only. For more information see Graduate Entry Program Scholarships.
  
  
• Marion Macaulay Bequest Scholarships are offered for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework students enrolled in the faculties of Arts or Education and Social Work who will be travelling overseas for the purpose of either approved exchange to be credited towards their degree or an approved professional experience – such as an internship or practicum – to be credited towards their degree. The value of the scholarship is $7500 regardless of the destination or duration of the period of travel ($5000 for students already holding a scholarship of the same value).
  
  
• NSW Teachers Guild MTeach Internship Scholarship is an annual $1000 scholarship for a student in the 2nd year of the MTeach. For application information, see the MTeach noticeboard, contact either of the program directors or the .
  
  
• Shore Scholarships are provided by Sydney Church of England Grammar School and offer a unique opportunity to work closely with this leading boys' day and boarding school. Three awards valued at $10,000 per annum are awarded to students of exceptional academic merit, who will contribute to the curricular and co-curricular life of the school in areas such as drama, debating, sport, music and games. The Shore Scholarships are available to undergraduate students in the senior years of the Bachelor of Education combined or single degrees.
  
  
• Sydney Grammar School Teacher Education Scholarships are provided by Sydney Grammar School located in the heart of Sydney and offer final-year Master of Teaching students the opportunity to participate in this leading secular grammar school. Sydney Grammar, as an independent boys' school, offers a "liberal, humane, prevocational education" and has close historical ties with the University of Sydney. Three scholarships valued at $10,000 each are available with one dedicated to a Master of Teaching (Primary) candidate. Curriculum areas of particular interest to the school include secondary-school English, mathematics, science, music and visual arts as well as primary-school science and visual arts.
  
  
• University of Sydney Scholarships (Merit) and (Entry) are available to school leavers entering the University. They are awarded on a combination of school examination results, University Admission Index (UAI) and other achievements such as leadership, creativity, self-motivation and communication skills.
  
  
• Commonwealth Learning Scholarships are available to new and continuing students to assist in learning and accommodation costs.
  
  

Scholarships and prizes celebration

The Faculty of Education and Social Work holds a scholarships and prizes event each year in July to celebrate the awards and recognise the valuable contribution made by donors and benefactors. It also provides an opportunity for the award recipients and benefactors to meet personally. We encourage participation in this event and expect award recipients to make every effort to attend the event in the year of their award.

Prizes and scholarships for course achievement

The following prizes and scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance in the enrolled degree, discipline or subject area. Students do not apply for these awards; they are determined on the basis of the annual results in the course.

• Colin Gladstone Harrison Family Scholarship for an honours' student in the final year of the Master of Teaching (Primary) course whose research is in the area of Primary Curriculum Development – $1000.
  
  
• GS Caird Scholarship for proficiency in the second year of the Bachelor of Education course – up to $2500.
  
  
• GS Caird Scholarship for proficiency in the third year of the Bachelor of Education course – up to $2500.
  
  
• Social Work Pioneers Prize for the student with the highest aggregate marks in the third year of the Bachelor of Social Work degree – $1000.
  
  
• John Cassim Creative Arts Award: Music is awarded to an Education student who excels in music pedagogy – $650.
  
  
• Helen Sham-Ho Prize is awarded to a final-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work or the BA/BSW with the highest aggregate mark for classroom performance together with an excellent performance in field education – $600.
  
  
• Tuh Fuh and Ruby Lee Prize is awarded to the student who attains the highest grade for a research-related unit of study undertaken in the final year of a graduate-entry or undergraduate degree – $300.
  
  
• Marie Wilkinson Prize is awarded to a student enrolled in the final two years of the Bachelor of Social Work course who has produced an excellent essay about children's welfare or children's rights – $250.
  
  
• Newcombe Hodge Essay Prize for an outstanding essay in a unit of study in Education II or Education III – $360.
  
  
• Headfort School Prize for proficiency in Education III – $350 or as determined by faculty.
  
  

Other scholarships

Social Work students enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate-entry degree in allied health may be eligible to apply for a
Rural Allied Health Undergraduate Scholarship (RAHUS).

Students in any primary or secondary teacher-education course offered by the faculty may also be eligible to apply for:

• NSW Department of Education and Training Teacher Education Scholarships, which cover HECS fees for the duration of the course and include up to $1500 a year training allowance and an offer of permanent employment in a NSW public school after graduation.
  
  
• NSW Teachers Federation Trainee Teacher Scholarships, which award $3000 each to a small number of trainee teachers every year. In general, applications close on March 31.
  
  
• Teachers Credit Union Future Teacher Scholarships, which are $5000-a-year scholarships awarded to four full-time BEd students in NSW, ACT, NT and WA annually to cover study-related expenses such as course fees or board and lodging. Applications are open from September to the end of January.