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At Dunmore Lang College, we believe that where you live should support your success at university. Each year, we offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to help students successfully complete their university studies.
Our scholarships recognises students who demonstrate strong leadership, academic excellence, leadership and meaningful community service.
Each year the College provides over $700,000, in collaboration with Macquarie University and other generous donors and partners.
Scholarship applications for 2026 are now closed
Dunmore Lang College Entry Scholarships
This scholarship is available to First Year Domestic students studying at Macquarie University in 2027.
You are welcome to maximise your chances by applying for both scholarships – please submit two applications as the criteria differ.
Dunmore Lang College and the Country Education Foundation Scholarships
Dunmore Lang College and the Country Education Foundation Scholarship – this scholarship is administered by the Country Education Foundation and provides a 50% discount on student accommodation costs for a rural student beginning their degree in 2026.
To be eligible for this scholarship you:
* Be a rural student
* Must be approved for an offer of a place or enrolled at the College.
* Applied and be eligible for a CEF Grant.
The successful student will still need to fund the remaining accommodation costs.
How to apply – Apply to your local foundation and apply to Dunmore Lang College
Macquarie University Advantage Accommodation Scholarship (Dunmore Lang College)
The Macquarie Advantage Accommodation Scholarship (Dunmore Lang College) covers the cost of a standard room at the College, including accommodation and all meals for up to four years of your study.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Macquarie University Scholarships – General
Macquarie University offers several scholarships based on equity, merit as well as subject-specific awards.
Dunmore Lang College Returning Student Scholarships
Dunmore Lang College also provides ongoing support and recognition of students, their needs, successes, and achievements. The following scholarships are awarded annually, and students are invited to apply through an internal application process.
Dorothy Knox Bursaries – are based on the primary criteria of financial need and academic progress.
Margaret Saville Award – Students are invited to self-nominate or nominate a fellow resident for this award in Semester Two prior to the Valedictory Celebration. It is awarded based on service to the College.
John Dunmore Lang Senior Scholar award – recognises the contribution of a senior student to the life and community of Dunmore Lang College as well as their potential to contribute to the wider community in their future professional career and community service.
Dunmore Lang College Academic Awards – recognises the highest academic achievement of a DLC student in each of the four faculties at Macquarie University.
Dean Frost Memorial Prize – is awarded to the student with the highest academic results overall.
Rotary Club of North Ryde Scholarship – is awarded to a returning student at the beginning of the year whose degree has an international focus.
GradReady GAMSAT Principal’s Scholarship – each year one prospective medical student is recommended for the GradReady GAMSAT Attendance Course, which supports their preparation for the GAMSAT. Further details about the course can be found here.
Applications for these scholarships are internal and will open during the academic year.
