UNSW & NSW Rugby Award

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The UNSW Sports Scholarships are for current and commencing UNSW Students who display outstanding sporting ability. By applying for the 2026 UNSW Sport Scholarships you may be considered for the following scholarships. More scholarships may be added to this list progressively. *Please note the application closing date is 11:59pm AEST, Thursday 30th April 2026. Scholarship Value and Duration Additional Criteria UNSW Indigenous Elite Athlete Sports Award (PUCE1020) $10,000 for one year Be an Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander only) Prue Watt Sport Award (PUCE1025) $10,000 for one year Identify with having a disability (this does not need to be registered with UNSW services) Must compete in a sport recognised by Sport Australia. Must provide a letter from either a National or State Sporting Organisation to verify the current standard of competition. UNSW & NSW Rugby Award (PUCE1031) $10,000 for one year Endorsed by NSW Rugby UNSW High Performance Sports Club Award (UGCE1273) $5,000 for one year Compete for a UNSW Waterpolo High Performance Club There are also a number of scholarship opportunities available that may be relevant to the program you wish to study at UNSW. Please search the UNSW Scholarships website for your relevant Faculty and/or program to find other scholarships you may be considered for.

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