Funding & benefits
The Scholarship is valued at $10,000 p.a. and is tenable for the duration of the agreed undergraduate program (single or combined) for up to a maximum of 5 years full-time.
The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
The scholarship does not cover any postgraduate studies, such as a Master of Nursing or Doctor of Medicine, even if taken as part of a vertically integrated combined degree.
This scholarship is donor-funded.
This scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Applications open and close on April 10, 2026. This scholarship provides $10,000 per year for up to five years of full-time undergraduate study at the University of Sydney. You must be starting your first semester, demonstrate financial disadvantage, and choose a degree that can benefit rural Australia. The award is decided by a selection committee based on academic merit.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Education. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- You must:
- be commencing the first semester of your undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney.
- be completing an undergraduate degree which is relevant to and will have the capacity to benefit the rural community of Australia.
- be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage.
- have completed your Higher School Certificate (HSC) at a high school in Australia located more than 100km from either The University of Sydney, or The Australian National University.
- maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester to continue receipt of the Scholarship or achieve a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) if you are undertaking an exchange during the tenure of the Scholarship.
- You must:; be commencing the first semester of your undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney.; be completing an undergraduate degree which is relevant to and will have the capacity to benefit the rural community of Australia.; be able to demonstrate financial disadvantage.; have completed your Higher School Certificate (HSC) at a high school in Australia located more than 100km from either The University of Sydney, or The Australian National University.; maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester to continue receipt of the Scholarship or achieve a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) if you are undertaking an exchange during the tenure of the Scholarship. Selection criteria: The Scholarship will be awarded:; based on academic merit.; by a Selection committee consisting of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education), or their nominated delegates.
Selection criteria
- The Scholarship will be awarded:
- based on academic merit.
- by a Selection committee consisting of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education), or their nominated delegates.
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in Education.
Check these against your profile
- Study area: Education.
- Study destination: Australia.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Apply here.
Application checklist
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bruton Educational Trust Scholarship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 10 April 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Sydney's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 9 Oct 2026 · Verified Oct 9, 2026
About University of Sydney
University of Sydney is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.