Macquarie University Accommodation Sustainability Scholarship

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 MQ Accommodation Sustainability Scholarship is designed to assist new students from disadvantaged backgrounds, regional and remote Australia with a full cover of the cost of accommodation in a 6 bedroom apartment located in the Central Courtyard precinct. Opened in early 2021 our Central Courtyard Accommodation is the only accommodation managed and operated by Macquarie University. The accommodation is located in the heart of the campus, so you can get to your lectures in just a few minutes. Check out the accommodation via our 360 degree virtual tour link here: https://www.redsquaremedia.com.au/360VirtualTours/Macquarie_University_Accommodation/

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; the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa.
  • Have received and accepted an Offer of Admission through UAC for an undergraduate degree at Macquarie University for commencement in Session 1 2027.
  • Be a current school leaver, or graduate of the previous year who have not undertaken any tertiary study in their gap year.
  • Have demonstrated financial need via submission of a UAC Equity Scholarship application.
  • Be a recipient of a Centrelink means-tested Income Support Payment.

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.

  • IMPORTANT! Make sure to submit your UAC Equity Scholarship Application before the application close date of Friday, 13 November 2026, 11:59pm.
  • Click 'Apply Now' to access the application form for the Macquarie Advantage Accommodation Scholarship. By submitting one application, you will automatically be considered for both the 'Macquarie Advantage Accommodation Scholarship' and the 'Macquarie University Accommodation Sustainability Scholarship'.
  • To be considered, you must nominate 'MQ Central Courtyard Accommodation' as your 'Preference 1' in the application form.