UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships

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UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships – Commencing Term 1, 2026

The UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Honours Scholarships are designed to support high-achieving students commencing Honours programs within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture (ADA). This single application (UGCA1806) allows applicants to be considered for multiple Honours scholarships based on their area of study, academic merit, and demonstrated commitment to their discipline.

The scholarships are open to talented students from any residency background who will begin Honours in Term 1, 2026. A range of discipline-specific awards are available, offering financial support and recognition across philosophy, social sciences, fine arts, construction, planning, and civic design.

Scholarships Overview

Scholarship Type: Partial funding
Stipend Value:

Most awards: $5,000 for 1 year
Women in Construction Honours Award: $10,000 for 1 year
Study Level: Undergraduate Honours
Study Course: Selected Honours programs within UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture

Residency Eligibility: Varies by award; some are open to all residency types, while others require domestic status
Number of Positions: Multiple (varies by award)
Duration: 1 year
Opens: 03 November 2025
Closes: 24 February 2026
Commencement: Term 1, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be commencing an eligible full-time Honours program within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture in Term 1, 2026.
Meet the specific eligibility criteria for each individual scholarship (see breakdown below).
Submit a complete online scholarship application by the closing date.
Breakdown of Scholarship-Specific Eligibility
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
UGCA1633 Fred Katz Award – $5,000 - Commencing full-time Honours in Philosophy
- Must be Domestic (Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa Holder, Permanent Resident, or NZ Citizen)
UGCA1216 Peggy Bamford Award – $5,000 - Commencing full-time Honours in Social Sciences
UGCA1635 Lucy Aspinall Photography Award – $5,000 - Commencing Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
- Honours focus must be photographic and/or moving image art practice
PUCA1036 Women in Construction Honours Award – $10,000 - Commencing Bachelor of Construction Management and Property (Honours)
- Demonstrated leadership and extracurricular engagement
- Commitment to construction management studies
UGCE1209 Easson Geha Award in Planning – $5,000 - Undertaking the Honours component of Bachelor of City Planning (Honours) (single or dual)
- Must be Domestic
UGCA1063 Elias Duek-Cohen Civic Design Award – $5,000 - Commencing full-time Honours in the Built Environment, with research focused on improving towns and cities (community layouts, landscape projects, urban design, transport, etc.)
Selection Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded based on:
Academic Merit (grades, ranking, academic performance)
Aptitude and commitment to the relevant discipline
Leadership skills (where required)
Extracurricular involvement, such as volunteering, work experience, or community activities
Relevance and quality of proposed Honours research topic (specific to some awards)
Important notes:
Applicants must upload supporting documents to verify all claims.
Activities older than 3 years will not be considered.
Late applications or missing documents will not be assessed.
UNSW reserves the right not to award a scholarship if no applicant meets the criteria.

Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria
UGCA1633 Fred Katz Award – $5,000	- Commencing full-time Honours in Philosophy - Must be Domestic (Australian Citizen, Humanitarian Visa Holder, Permanent Resident, or NZ Citizen)
UGCA1216 Peggy Bamford Award – $5,000	- Commencing full-time Honours in Social Sciences
UGCA1635 Lucy Aspinall Photography Award – $5,000	- Commencing Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) - Honours focus must be photographic and/or moving image art practice
PUCA1036 Women in Construction Honours Award – $10,000	- Commencing Bachelor of Construction Management and Property (Honours) - Demonstrated leadership and extracurricular engagement - Commitment to construction management studies
UGCE1209 Easson Geha Award in Planning – $5,000	- Undertaking the Honours component of Bachelor of City Planning (Honours) (single or dual) - Must be Domestic
UGCA1063 Elias Duek-Cohen Civic Design Award – $5,000	- Commencing full-time Honours in the Built Environment, with research focused on improving towns and cities (community layouts, landscape projects, urban design, transport, etc.)

(Also apply for the University of Sydney – Faculty of Medicine and Health Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2025–2026

How to Apply
To apply for the UNSW ADA Honours Scholarships:
Submit an application online through the UNSW Scholarships Portal.
Prepare and upload all required supporting documents, such as:
Academic transcript
CV / resume
Evidence of leadership or extracurriculars
Research proposal (if required)
Proof of residency/citizenship (if applicable)
Ensure all application questions are answered clearly and truthfully.
Submit before the deadline: 24 February 2026.
Applications with missing documentation will not be assessed.
Who to Contact
For questions or application support, contact the UNSW Scholarships Team:

Phone: Visit the UNSW Scholarships contact page and call using the listed number
Online Enquiry: Use the “Contact Us” form on the UNSW Scholarships website
Office: UNSW Scholarships Office, University

Visit the University Website to apply and for further details on this opportunity

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