Funding & benefits
This scholarship is valued at $400 per year for up to three years.
“The scholarship provides a cash payment of AUD$400 per year and is tenable for up to three years.”
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
The award pays AUD$400 per year for up to three years. You must be starting or continuing a degree at the University of Sydney. Your parent or grandparent must have been a freemason for at least five years at the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales. Selection is based on academic merit, with preference given to first-year students. Applications open on March 6, 2025, and close on May 6, 2025.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. 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
- Applicant who:
- a. is commencing or continuing study in a degree at the University of Sydney.
- b. Is a child or grandchild of freemasons of at least five years’ standing at the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales (NSW).
- To continue receipt of the scholarship, the recipient must:
- a. maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester,
- b. remain enrolled in a degree at the University of Sydney after relevant census dates in each relevant teaching period; and
- c. if undertaking an exchange program during the tenure of the Scholarship, achieve a ‘Satisfied Requirements’ (SR) grade.
- Applicant who:; a. is commencing or continuing study in a degree at the University of Sydney.; b. Is a child or grandchild of freemasons of at least five years’ standing at the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales (NSW).; To continue receipt of the scholarship, the recipient must:; a. maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester,; b. remain enrolled in a degree at the University of Sydney after relevant census dates in each relevant teaching period; and; c. if undertaking an exchange program during the tenure of the Scholarship, achieve a ‘Satisfied Requirements’ (SR) grade. Selection criteria: a. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit to students who meet the eligibility criteria.; b. Preference will be given to applicants in their first year of study.
Selection criteria
- a. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit to students who meet the eligibility criteria.
- b. Preference will be given to applicants in their first year of study.
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in All study areas.
Check these against your profile
- Study area: All study areas.
- 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
What is the value of Freemason's Scholarship?
University of Sydney states: "The scholarship provides a cash payment of AUD$400 per year and is tenable for up to three years."
Is Freemason's Scholarship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 6 May 2025). 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: 18 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 18, 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.