Greg Curry Memorial Scholarship

This is the online application for the Greg Curry Memorial Scholarship. Please read the information below carefully before starting your application.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the Scholarship an applicant must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa; and
• Be a current school leaver from a public high school in the Western Sydney region, from any of the following Local Government Areas:
  
  
  
  • Bankstown / Canterbury-Bankstown
  • Blacktown
  • Blue Mountains
  • Camden
  • Campbelltown
  • Cumberland
  • Fairfield
  • Liverpool
  • Parramatta
  • Penrith
  • Wollondilly
• Be intending to commence full-time study in one of the following UTS undergraduate degree programs, following selection:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor of Science (Physics and Mathematics)
  • Bachelor of Advanced Science (Physics and Quantum Technology)
  • Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
• Apply for this scholarship online using the UTS Scholarship Application Form; and
• If required, be available to attend an interview (in person or via Zoom)

In priority order, preference will be given to students who have graduated prior to selection with:

• Mentor Science+ Science Extension program; and
• U@Uni Academy Pathways Program

Preference may also be given to students who have demonstrated financial hardship or other disadvantages through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Equity Scholarship.

Selection criteria

• Likelihood that the Scholarship will increase the ability of the Recipient to complete their UTS course degree at a higher level of performance than would otherwise be the case
• Demonstrated initiative to seek opportunities to continually advance their professional and personal lives
• Motivation and commitment to succeed in their UTS degree program

How to apply

To apply for this scholarship please complete this online application form. Please read the information below carefully before commencing your application.

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa
• Be a current school leaver from a public high school in the Western Sydney region, from any of the following Local Government Areas:
  
  
  
  • Bankstown / Canterbury-Bankstown
  • Blacktown
  • Blue Mountains
  • Camden
  • Campbelltown
  • Cumberland
  • Fairfield
  • Liverpool
  • Parramatta
  • Penrith
  • Wollondilly
• Intend to commence in one of the following UTS undergraduate programs:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor of Science (Physics and Mathematics)
  • Bachelor of Advanced Science (Physics and Quantum Technology)
  • Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
• Apply for this scholarship online using the UTS Scholarship Application Form; and
• If required, be available to attend an interview (in person or via Zoom)

Supporting statements: Prepare answers for the questions below (maximum of 300 words for each question, do not use bullet points or any special formatting):

1. Describe your motivation for undertaking your UTS degree and your commitment to achieving academic success in your chosen program.
2. Provide example(s) of how you have taken initiative to seek and engage in opportunities that have supported your ongoing personal and professional development.
3. How will this scholarship support you to complete your course degree at a higher level of performance than would otherwise be the case?

Complete the various sections of this online form (e.g. personal details, eligibility criteria, declaration) using the blue 'Next' and 'Back' buttons to move through the various sections. Click the blue 'Finish' button at the end to submit your application.

Please note:

• Applicants must satisfy all eligibility criteria.
• Being eligible does not guarantee a scholarship.
• Applicants are ranked against the selection criteria and scholarships are awarded to applicants who best meet those criteria as part of a competitive process.
• Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.
• Being offered a scholarship at UTS does not guarantee an offer to a course at UTS.

Applications close

Applications close at 11:59 pm Monday 4 January 2027. All applications must be submitted online by this date. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact:

UTS Scholarships
Email: scholarships@uts.edu.au
Website: www.uts.edu.au/scholarships