The vibrant St John’s College community offers outstanding services and facilities.

What’s included:

• • Each room is furnished with at least a King Single bed, desk and chair, either an ensuite bathroom or a shared bathroom on the corridor
  • Academic support with a comprehensive Tutorial Program
  • 24 hour onsite pastoral care
  • Three meals a day, seven days a week
  • Inclusion in special College events, such as the University Honours Dinner, Archbishop’s Dinner and Formal Dinner on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
  • College jersey and academic gown
  • Wifi throughout the College
  • Weekly room cleaning
  • Opportunity to participate and compete in intercollege sporting and cultural programs
  • Membership of the Sydney University Sport and Fitness
  • Chapel
  • Onsite sporting facilities including gym, tennis court and oval

2026

The College academic year runs from Sunday 22 February – Monday 30 November 2026 – a total of 40 weeks (2 x 20 week semesters which include the mid-year break).

2026 Resident Student Fees

2026 Affiliate Student Fees

Scholarships and Bursaries

St John’s is committed to providing opportunities for assistance with costs associated with living at the College. Various scholarships and bursaries are awarded at the discretion of the College, to commencing and returning students.

Scholarships and Bursaries range in amounts and are attributed to College fees. Scholarships are awarded to students primarily based on high academic achievement or outstanding abilities, with financial circumstances taken into account. Bursaries are awarded to students who are Australian citizens, primarily based on financial need, and are offered on the condition that other means of financial support have been explored and exhausted.

As part of your application for a 2026 Scholarship or Bursary, you will be requested to upload the following documents.

• • End of school result (ATAR, or equivalent)
  • University transcript or published work if applicable
  • Student income details
  • Parent tax returns and Income Tax Assessments from FY24/25 and FY25/26

2026 Scholarships and Bursaries Information

2026 Scholarships and Bursaries Application

Applicants will be considered for all Scholarships and Bursaries for which they are eligible and will be notified of the result of their application on or before Monday 25 January 2027.

MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIPS

• The Watson Scholarship in Medicine is offered to a student who is an Australian citizen undertaking the Doctor of Medicine program. The Scholarship may be held for up to 4 years while the student is enrolled in the MD program subject to satisfactory academic progression.

INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS

• Four full scholarships are available for indigenous students studying for undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. Scholarships may be held for up to 4 years while the student remains enrolled in the qualification program for which the Scholarship was granted, subject to satisfactory academic progression:

The Harvey – Gadigal Scholarship is funded as to half from the College’s Harvey Fund and half from a University of Sydney grant.

St John’s – Gadigal Scholarships are funded as to half from College funds and half from a University of Sydney grant. 

DISABILITY SCHOLARSHIP

• The Matt Laffan Disability Scholarship covers full College fees for a student with a long-term physical disability. In awarding the scholarship consideration shall be given to the severity of the disability and whether the disability materially affects mobility and independence. A face to face interview forms part of the scholarship selection process. 

OTHER SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES

• Sir Earle Page Memorial Trust Scholarship is offered to a student in their first year of an undergraduate qualification at the University of Sydney and resident at St John’s College, an Australian citizen, actively engaged in sporting pursuits, whose home address is outside the Sydney metropolitan area. A face to face interview forms part of the selection process.
• Playoust Music Scholarship is offered to a student within the Faculty of Music, who will contribute to musical Life at College.
• Richards Scholarship is a awarded to a second year or above resident student who is studying an undergraduate degree within the faculty of Medicine or Science.
• Thomas Keenan Scholarship is offered to a student within the Faculty of Science or Engineering.
• Dwyer Scholarship is offered to a Catholic student who would not otherwise be able to reside at the College.

ST JOHN’S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

• The St John’s College Scholarships are general scholarships awarded to commencing or current resident students of St John’s College. Minimum ATAR required for commencing students is 97.00, or equivalent. Minimum SAM/AAM for current students is 75.00.

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