The UNSW Co-op Program is open to any student entering first year in one of the listed programs.

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• Academic Requirements
• UNSW Co-op Scholar Attributes
• Should I Apply?

Academic Requirements

To be selected as a 2010 Co-op Scholar applicants will need to achieve an ATAR of 95.7 (or equivalent)*, unless entry into the particular program at UNSW requires a higher mark.

• Engineering, Science and Built Environment Programs, an ATAR 95.7 (or equivalent) satisfies the academic requirement for selection as a Co-op Scholar (but those expecting an ATAR of at least 93 should still consider applying). You will need to ensure that you gain entry into the specialised program (eg Mechanical Engineering) you wish to study. You will not be able to accept your scholarship through the common first year program.
• Business, an ATAR of 95.7 (or equivalent). However, if entry to the Bachelor of Commerce program at UNSW in a given year is greater than this, students must meet this requirement.

However, anyone expecting an ATAR above 90 should consider applying.

* Up to an additional 10 points (combined) from HSC Plus / ACCESS Scheme is considered as part of your eligibility for the Co-op Program. (See FAQs for more information.)

UNSW Co-op Scholar Attributes

Candidates for the Co-op Scholarship are selected not only on the basis of their academic ability, but also their communication skills, motivation and leadership potential. Applicants who score very high ATARs, but whose personal interests and achievements have otherwise been quite limited are less likely to be offered a UNSW Co-op Scholarship.

We are looking for Co-op Scholars with a number of the following personal qualities:

• Is active in school or community activities
• Shows initiative and leadership
• Makes a significant contribution to school or community
• Communicates well
• Enjoys working with other people
• Wants to be active within the university and Co-op community
• Has an interest in a career in industry or a government enterprise
• Has ambitions and is keen to contribute in your chosen field
• Cares about what is happening in the community, country and the world at large

Should I Apply?

Does all, or most, of that sound like you? If the answer is yes, and you are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia, we strongly encourage you to apply for a UNSW Co-op Program Scholarship.