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Thirty-six percent more students from low socioeconomic areas began their degrees at the University of Sydney in 2023, driven by the new MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme, a commitment of the University鈥檚 10-year strategy. Results from a survey of the first MySydney cohort show that targeted assistance during the year has contributed to high levels of confidence, belonging and connection. MySydney students also reported they know how to seek and receive support relevant to their circumstances.

MySydney students receive $8500 per annum for the duration of their undergraduate degree, as well as a range of non-financial assistance to help them navigate the University, succeed with their studies and connect with peers. Support includes access to the MySydney Lounge, regular check-ins, academic language and communication workshops, networking opportunities and social events.

Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO, said the mark of success for the University was not just attracting students from different backgrounds, but supporting them to stay and thrive.

鈥淚n its first year MySydney has been phenomenally successful in opening our doors to hundreds of talented students who otherwise might not have considered Sydney to be the university for them.

鈥淎s we approach the end of 2023, we鈥檙e really pleased to see that having the right support available is having a sustained positive impact on the confidence of MySydney students to succeed.

鈥淚鈥檓 delighted that MySydney students have told us they not only feel confident they can financially support themselves during their university studies, they also feel part of a learning community and have opportunities to meaningfully connect with other students, which is so important for the transition from school to uni.鈥�

Students end the year on a high note

Heather Sengmany from Cabramatta began a Bachelor of Arts/Advanced Studies (majoring in History)聽this year and said the MySydney scholarship influenced her decision to go to university.

鈥淐ost and a lack of confidence meant I鈥檇 previously anticipated not enrolling at any university, but the scholarship encouraged me to try, specifically at Sydney,鈥澛爏aid Heather.

During the year Heather took part in a number of support and social activities and became a MySydney Scholar Leader, helping to evolve the program for next year鈥檚 intake.

鈥淚t has created so many opportunities for me, including going to events where I鈥檝e met people I鈥檝e made a connection with. The opportunity to become a MySydney Scholar Leader has also been amazing as I鈥檓 able to gain experience through the role and input ideas into new initiatives.鈥�

Bachelor of Social Work student Tina Tran, from Fairfield, said the financial support has helped her with travel expenses and having the right equipment 鈥� she recently bought an iPad to replace the bulky laptop she was carrying around. Tina is also a MySydney Scholar Leader as well as Vice-President of the聽聽and Liaison Officer for the聽.

鈥淢y favourite support activity is the MySydney Lounge, where I鈥檝e been able to ask questions about my studies and participate in fun activities such as painting,鈥澛爏aid Tina.

鈥淏ut what I鈥檝e enjoyed most about uni so far is meeting lots of new people and getting involved in these leadership roles 鈥� they鈥檝e allowed me to have a sense of belonging at the university.鈥�

Alex Andrevski from Doonside has been able to pursue his passion for metal guitar through a Bachelor of Music at Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He said his first year at university has been a big change from high school but he made friends easily and loves studying contemporary music at the Con.聽

鈥淭he most enjoyable part has been meeting new people and finally being able to express myself.

鈥淚鈥檝e used the [scholarship] money to buy a MIDI keyboard and I鈥檓 about to buy an 8-string Strandberg guitar. Other uni students might buy textbooks or laptops, but I鈥檝e been able to buy musical instruments.鈥�