The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has officially opened applications for its Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships (UGCA1806) for Term 1, 2026. These prestigious scholarships are designed to support outstanding academic achievers entering their Honours year within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture.
Scholarship Value and Duration: Each scholarship offers a $5,000–$10,000 award for one academic year, depending on the specific program. These scholarships recognize academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to research and creative practice.
Overview and Purpose: The UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships provide financial assistance to help students focus on advanced research and creative projects during their final year. The scholarships cover a range of disciplines, enabling students to pursue specialized study in fields such as Fine Arts, Education, Urban Planning, Philosophy, Languages, and Construction Management.
Scholarships Requiring an Application
Applicants who submit one online application will be automatically considered for multiple awards, including:
- Fred Katz Award (UGCA1633) – $5,000 for Honours in Philosophy (Domestic and New Zealand Citizens only).
- Peggy Bamford Award (UGCA1216) – $5,000 for Honours in Social Sciences.
- Lucy Aspinall Photography Award (UGCA1635) – $5,000 for Honours in Fine Arts with a focus on photographic or moving image practice.
- Women in Construction Honours Award (PUCA1036) – $10,000 for students entering Construction Management and Property (Honours) with proven leadership and extracurricular engagement.
- Easson Geha Award in Planning (UGCE1209) – $5,000 for Honours in City Planning.
- Elias Duek-Cohen Civic Design Award (UGCA1063) – $5,000 for Honours projects focusing on improving the beauty and functionality of urban spaces.
Scholarships Without Application Requirement
Some awards automatically consider eligible students without the need for a separate application:
- Honours Award in Education (UGCA1050) – $5,000.
- Paul White APG Honours Scholarship (UGCA1646) – $5,000 for Construction Management and Property students.
- Judith Robinson-Valery Honours Award in Modern Languages (UGCA1629) – $5,000 for Honours in Modern Languages such as French, German, Japanese, or Korean.
- Emeritus Professor William Gordon Rimmer Award (UGCA1632) – $5,000 for Honours in History.
Selection Criteria: All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of academic merit and, where applicable, leadership qualities, extracurricular involvement, and demonstrated commitment to their chosen field. Supporting documents are required to verify achievements. Incomplete or late submissions will not be assessed.
Summary
These scholarships provide a significant opportunity for motivated Honours students to receive financial and academic recognition while completing their final undergraduate year at one of Australia’s leading universities. UNSW encourages eligible students to apply and take advantage of this prestigious funding program before the deadline.
The last date to apply for the UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships is February 24, 2026.