Recognition for Every Student
At Sydney Polytechnic Institute (SPI), we believe that every hardworking student deserves recognition. We are committed to supporting student success and to ensuring the fair and transparent administration of all merit-based scholarships. Each year, scholarships are awarded to 20% of active students, ensuring that recognition and support remain consistently available.
Our Promise
At SPI, scholarships are designed not only for the highest achievers but also to acknowledge academic excellence, meaningful contributions, and continuous improvement.
Whether you are a high achiever, an active community participant, or a student who demonstrates steady progress each term, there is a scholarship pathway available for you at SPI.
Each student may receive up to $2,000 in scholarships per academic year.
- Hold an active enrolment with status “Studying” in a SPI award course.
- Maintain a full-time study load. Where credit transfer has been granted,
Postgraduate: the applicant must remain enrolled in at least 2 subjects (12 credit points) within the award term and at least 36 credit points across the academic year.
Undergraduate: the applicant must remain enrolled in at least 3 subjects (12 credit points) within the award term and at least 36 credit points across the academic year.
- Have no record of academic misconduct
- Have no outstanding tuition fees.
Important Note on Tuition Fees
If you still have any outstanding fees, please ensure they are paid in full before the scholarship application window closes.
Applications from students with overdue fees will not be processed or considered.
Scholarship Categories
Annual Merit Award
The Annual Merit Award is SPI’s most prestigious scholarship, designed to recognise students who not only achieve outstanding academic results but also demonstrate contribution and positive engagement in the SPI community. This award celebrates students who combine academic excellence with active participation, setting an example for their peers.
Eligibility
The Award is available each year to continuing SPI students who:
- Completed ≥ 1 academic year (48 credits).
- GPA ≥ 5.
- At least 4 High Distinctions (HDs).
- Positive lecturer/tutor feedback on engagement, leadership, and class participation.
Award Value
AUD $1000 (one-time award, presented at the end of the year)
Excellent Award
Eligibility
The Award is available each term to continuing SPI students who:- Excellence Award (Per Term)
- GPA ≥5 OR term average ≥ 85%.
- No failed subjects.
- Attendance ≥ 85%.
- UG: Top 2 students per term.
- PG: Top 8 students per term.
Award Value
- AUD $400 (per term)
Progress Award
Eligibility
The Award is available each term to continuing SPI students who:- Maintain a full-time study load with no failed subjects
- Demonstrate the greatest academic improvement between two consecutive trimesters
- Undergraduate (UG): Top 2 students per term
- Postgraduate (PG): Top 10 students per term
Award Value
AUD $200 (per term)How to Apply
- Check Availability:
Annual Merit Award
The Annual Merit Award opens once a year at the end of the calendar year.
Excellence Award & Progress Award
The Excellence Award and Progress Award scholarships open automatically following the release of SPI academic results in each term. Students are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible after results are released.
- Confirm Eligibility:
Before applying, please ensure you meet the general eligibility requirements. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be processed.
Important Information & Conditions
- Upon award, the approved scholarship amount will be applied to the student’s tuition fees for the next enrolled term/trimester.
- Where the student has an approved instalment plan for that term, the scholarship will be applied to the final instalment of that term.
- Scholarship funds are non-refundable, non-transferable and are not payable in cash.
- Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior approval of the Student Services Manager.
- Scholarship assessments will normally be finalised within ten (10) business days following the release of academic results. Outcomes will be communicated to students via their official institute email.
- In exceptional circumstances, the assessment period may take longer. In such cases, students will be notified of any delay.
Conditions
- Scholarship recipients may be required to participate in marketing or promotional activities.
- Annual allocations are capped at $2,000 per academic year. Where eligible candidates exceed available awards, decisions will be made on the basis of academic merit and contribution.
- Meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award. Final decisions are made by the SPI.
Termination of scholarship arrangements
- SPI reserves the right to terminate a scholarship and recover any award payments in the event of:
- Behaviour by the recipient, on or off campus, that brings the scholarship into disrepute.
- Breach of the SPI student code of conduct.
- Cancellation of enrolment.
The Sydney Polytechnic Institute reserves the right to review and revise these Conditions of Award at any time. All applicants should ensure they have read and understood the conditions and ongoing eligibility criteria available on our website.