Macquarie Advantage Accommodation Scholarship (Central Courtyard)

Financial support for students who require accommodation to participate in on-campus study at Macquarie University.

Located in the Central Courtyard precinct, Central Courtyard Accommodation (CCA) provides a modern, on‑campus apartment living in a connected student community.

Key details

Applications close

Friday, 13 November 2026, 11:59PM

Study level

Undergraduate

Student type

Domestic

Award value
(Payment to accommodation provider)

Full cost of accommodation in a 6-bedroom apartment.

Duration

Up to 3 years

About the scholarship

The Macquarie Advantage Accommodation Scholarship provides financial support for students who require accommodation to undertake undergraduate study at Macquarie University, supporting the costs associated with on-campus living and enabling a connected university experience. Scholarships are available across three residential providers, each offering a distinct living experience and level of support. Applicants are only required to submit one application and will be considered for all available accommodation scholarship options.

Duration

This scholarship is awarded for up to 3 years, subject to meeting ongoing eligibility criteria.

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa.
  • Be a commencing or continuing Full-Time student in an undergraduate degree at Macquarie University.
  • Demonstrate financial need, including eligibility for or receipt of Youth Allowance or other means-tested Commonwealth income support payments (via a UAC Equity Scholarship application).
  • Demonstrate strong academic achievement (or potential for success in university study).
  • Consideration is given to factors that may shape students' educational pathways, including Indigenous background, carer responsibilities, relocating from a regional or remote area, disability or health condition, and relevant personal circumstances.

Applicable course

  • Undergraduate

How to apply

Application for this scholarship can be made by completing the online Macquarie University Scholarship Application form AND the Equity Scholarship Application form via UAC. Successful applicant will be selected based on:

  • Leadership, demonstrated through engagement in school, community, family, cultural, or extracurricular contexts.
  • Connection to and contribution within community, including school, local, or other community environments, and readiness to participate in a university residential setting.
  • Commitment to educational goals, including motivation to succeed in university study.
  • IMPORTANT! Make sure to submit your UAC Equity Scholarship Application before the application close date of Friday, 13 November 2026, 11:59pm.