Students from Campbelltown and other parts of South West Sydney considering university this year will be eligible for new $8,500 scholarships under a new University of Wollongong program aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and expanding access to higher education.
UOW’s new Liverpool Community Enrolment Scholarship program will support 25 commencing undergraduate students in 2026, and is open to students from the Liverpool, Campbelltown, Canterbury-Bankstown and Fairfield Local Government Areas.
The announcement comes as the university prepares to host an Information and Enrolment Day at its new UOW Liverpool campus (pictured above) on January 29, giving students and families hands-on help to finalise offers, choose subjects and complete enrolment during the peak student enrolment decision period.
Interim deputy vice-chancellor and vice-president (growth and global) Professor Joe Chicharo said the initiative was about supporting local students at a critical moment and reflected UOW’s long-term commitment to South West Sydney.
“This is a fast-growing region with strong demand for higher education and skilled graduates,” Prof Chicharo said.
“These scholarships and enrolment support days are designed to give local students a clear, supported pathway into university, regardless of financial background.”
The scholarship can be used towards essential study-related costs such as textbooks, technology, travel, uniforms or other everyday expenses, allowing students to focus on their studies from day one.
Further details and applications: Liverpool Community Enrolment Scholarship
The UOW Liverpool information and enrolment day
will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2pm to 6pm in the new UOW Liverpool campus at Civic Place.
University staff will be available to provide personalised face-to-face advice to students on enrolment, subject selection, scholarships, fees and student support services. Parents and carers are also encouraged to attend.