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Scholarships and Bursaries

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St John’s is committed to helping students manage the costs of living at College. Each year, a range of scholarships and bursaries—awarded at the College’s discretion—are available to both commencing and returning students. Scholarships and bursaries

Awards vary in amount and are applied directly to your college fees.
Scholarships are granted primarily for high academic achievement or outstanding abilities, with financial circumstances also considered.
Bursaries are available to Australian citizens and are awarded mainly on the basis of financial need.

To be eligible, you must show that you have explored and exhausted other sources of financial support. Documents required for Scholarship or Bursary applications As part of your application, you’ll be asked to upload:

Your end-of-school results (ATAR or equivalent)
Your university transcript or published work (if applicable)
Details of your own income
Your parents’ tax returns and Income Tax Assessments for the two most recent financial years.

All eligible applicants will be considered for every scholarship and bursary they qualify for. In January of the following year, you’ll receive an email with the outcome of your application. If you’re successful, we’ll ask you to sign and return the scholarship terms to confirm your acceptance.

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 Scholarships
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 Johns 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.