UNSW Bengaluru scholarships and awards 

We encourage students from diverse backgrounds to apply for the scholarships, including those from government or tribal schools, first‑generation learners, women, and students with disabilities.

To be considered for any of the UNSW Bengaluru scholarships, you must meet all the criteria below:

• You must be a Resident Indian Citizen.
• You must be commencing a UNSW Bengaluru undergraduate or postgraduate program.
• You must demonstrate financial need supported by documentation.

You can apply through your UNSW Bengaluru admissions application, and you do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. 

When completing your UNSW Bengaluru admissions application, indicate that you wish to be considered for a scholarship and upload all required supporting documents as part of your admissions application. 

All evidence must be provided at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Document format requirements

Applicants must upload clear PDF copies of documents that support their financial and educational circumstances.

Income Documents (are required for all applications):

• Income tax return (ITR).

Please check the category that best describes you for other required documents.

1. Applicants who are first‑generation learners 
   1. Signed self‑declaration, supported by relevant evidence, confirming that neither of your parents/guardians has completed a bachelor’s degree.
2. Applicants studied at a government or tribal school
   1. Grade 12 marksheet or school‑leaving certificate, AND
   2. Proof of Government Schooling (Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate/Bonafide Certificate/Class X or XII Marksheet clearly indicating Government School)*, OR
   3. Proof of Tribal Welfare Schooling (Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate/Bonafide Certificate/Class X or XII Marksheet indicating EMRS/Ashram/Tribal Welfare School).* 
      
      *Uploaded documents must clearly display the school name and type (Government/EMRS/Ashram/Tribal Welfare). Incomplete or unclear documents may lead to rejection.
3. Applicants with disability
   1. Government‑issued Disability Certificate.
4. Applicants applying under gender‑equity considerations
   1. Signed self‑identification declaration. 

The UNSW Bengaluru Progress Scholarship and UNSW Bengaluru Future Leaders Access Scholarship are awarded on a rolling basis, in line with the admissions offer rounds for UNSW Bengaluru. Your scholarship confirmation will be included in your official admissions offer. When you accept your admissions offer, you also accept your scholarship. You don’t need to complete a separate scholarship acceptance process.  

If you don’t accept your Admissions Offer by the deadline, your scholarship offer will lapse unless UNSW Bengaluru advises otherwise.

Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a scholarship. UNSW Bengaluru receives more applications than available places. Applicants are assessed competitively, and scholarships are offered to those considered to be in the greatest financial need. If you are not awarded a scholarship, it does not mean you are not deserving – only that other applicants demonstrated greater need at the time.