As Sydney’s first postgraduate college, we believe in supporting students to complete original research so that they can contribute to our unique university community and go on to serve our society.
Each year, New Collage Postgraduate Village offers several equity-based scholarships and bursaries to support residents with specific needs or disadvantages. Details about our 2024 scholarships and application process can be found below.
The Application Process
Apply to live at New College
Complete a successful application for residency at New College Postgraduate Village, including interview with the Dean Of Residents. Start an application here
Complete the scholarships form
Once you have successfully applied to the College, complete this scholarship form and return an electronic copy to the Dean Of Residents.
We assess your application
Your application will be assessed and, if successful, the scholarship or bursary will generally be awarded after the start of the academic year.
Download an application form
Scholarships for 2024
Stuart Barton Babbage Fellowship
Value: by consultation
This scholarship honours the Rev Dr Canon Stuart Barton Babbage AM, the second Master of New College, by supporting the growth and development of an outstanding student pursuing postgraduate research at UNSW. The Fellowship is only open to residents undertaking a doctorate, postdoctoral work or, in some cases, a research masters from any UNSW discipline. Recipients will actively contribute to the life and academic culture of the College.
PhD Scholarships
Value: $2000
These scholarships are available to residents who are enrolled in a PhD program at UNSW. Recipients will be active members of the NCV Research Community and engaged with the wider community life of the College.
Bible Society Young Scholars
Value: up to $2000-$5000
This program promotes Christian scholarship amongst those living at NCV while they study at UNSW. The primary expectation of the Young Scholar is to research a topical issue over the course of the year and produce one substantial or two shorter works of Christian scholarship. It’s also expected that Bible Society Young Scholars participate in the life of NCV.
Indigenous Scholarships
Value: up to $6000
Indigenous scholarships assist eligible students who can't afford the full cost of living in College and who will contribute to community life. Applicants must demonstrate academic merit, leadership qualities, and potential to contribute to community life at NCV.
Bursary Assistance
Value: $500-$3000
A limited amount of bursary assistance is available, based primarily on financial need, with academic merit and other special needs also being considered.
New College Postgraduate Village scholarship applications for 2024 are now open.
Download the application form below to get started.