Funding & benefits
This scholarship is valued at $7,200 per annum and is tenable for up to four years.
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
Undergraduate students can apply for The Ross Scholarship, a scholarship from University of Sydney in Australia. Eligibility, as stated by University of Sydney: "Applicants must be Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen." A closing date is not stated, so verify it on the official page before committing time to this. Nomination is required.
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
- a. Applicants must be Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen.
- b. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being a recent school leaver and having an unconditional offer of admission in full-time in an undergraduate degree within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.
- c. Applicants must have a rural or remote primary residential address as defined by the Australian Government Doctor Connect classifications as inner regional, outer regional, remote or very remote.
- d. Applicants who have deferred or have undertaken a gap year are not eligible.
- a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester.
- b. If recipients enrol part-time in their degree, they must seek prior approval to hold the scholarship on a part-time basis. The payments may be paid on a pro-rata basis.
- c. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have achieved a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) to receive their next payment.
- a. Applicants must be Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen.; b. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant being a recent school leaver and having an unconditional offer of admission in full-time in an undergraduate degree within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.; c. Applicants must have a rural or remote primary residential address as defined by the Australian Government Doctor Connect classifications as inner regional, outer regional, remote or very remote.; d. Applicants who have deferred or have undertaken a gap year are not eligible.; a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester.; b. If recipients enrol part-time in their degree, they must seek prior approval to hold the scholarship on a part-time basis. The payments may be paid on a pro-rata basis.; c. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have achieved a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) to receive their next payment. Selection criteria: a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:; I. inner regional, outer regional, remote/very remote status as determined by the Australian Government Doctor Connect classifications, and II. personal statements outlining: i. how the scholarship will assist them in their studies at the University of Sydney, and ii. their interests in studying a Science degree and what they hope to achieve from their studies.; b. Preference may be given to an applicant based on ATAR or equivalent.; c. The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, or their nominated delegate.
“Applicants must be Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen.”
Note: Applicants who have deferred or have undertaken a gap year are not eligible.
Selection criteria
- a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
- I. inner regional, outer regional, remote/very remote status as determined by the Australian Government Doctor Connect classifications, and II. personal statements outlining: i. how the scholarship will assist them in their studies at the University of Sydney, and ii. their interests in studying a Science degree and what they hope to achieve from their studies.
- b. Preference may be given to an applicant based on ATAR or equivalent.
- c. The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, or their nominated delegate.
Should you apply?
It suits Undergraduate applicants working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in University of Sydney's words, is: "Applicants must be Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Undergraduate.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Study destination: Australia.
Review carefully if
- Note: Applicants who have deferred or have undertaken a gap year are not eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Complete the required nomination step described by the official provider.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible for The Ross Scholarship?
In University of Sydney's own words: "Applicants must be Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen."
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for Undergraduate level applicants at University of Sydney in Australia.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with University of Sydney before preparing an application.
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.