The program fee for Summer Master Classes 2027 is $470 unless you meet eligibility criteria.
If you are offered a place on the program, you will be contacted to pay this fee in full before the course begins.
Supported places
Fully and partially supported places are available for students from schools with an of less than 1000 and students meeting eligibility criteria. You will be asked to indicate in your online application if you wish to apply for program fee support.
| Eligibility criteria demonstrated |
Course fee |
| None |
$470 |
| One |
$270 |
| Two or more |
$0 |
Scholarship opportunities
- Attend a school with an ICSEA rating of less than 1000, or a regional, rural, or remote school
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Financial Hardship; student or parents in receipt of means tested income support payment from Centrelink*
- Disability or Diagnosed Medical Condition; physical or mental health condition*
- Refugee Status*
- Other (such as situational or social disadvantage)*
*you will be required to attach documentation to your application to support your request.
Documentation required to evidence eligibility
- Financial hardship: written proof of payment or payment eligibility from Centrelink or other Commonwealth Agency
- Disability or Diagnosed Medical Condition: diagnosis (associated support plan should also be included where relevant to program participation)
- Refugee status: proof of refugee status
- Other social or situational disadvantage: Statutory Declaration or letter from your school (on school letterhead) outlining the situation and how required payment of the program fee would inhibit program attendance
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the Summer Master Class program.
If you’re travelling to attend, you can express interest in UOW-run student accommodation when you apply. Please note that accommodation is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
You can also arrange your own local accommodation for the duration of the program.
Travelling from outside the local area? We strongly recommend applying for an Equity Grant (see below) to help with eligible travel and accommodation costs.
Equity grants
A limited number of equity grants, valued at up to $500 each, are available for equity students.
This grant is available to offset costs associated with attending the course, such as lost income, travel, or accommodation costs. For students eligible for a supported place, this grant can be used to offset the non-supported element of the $470 program cost.
Students can indicate if they would like to apply for a grant on their application form. To apply for this grant, you will be asked to attach a one-page statement to your application. Your statement should incorporate the following:
- Any community engagement and employment you currently undertake, including how many hours per week.
- How this grant will assist you in overcoming any impediments to being able to undertake the Summer Master Class.
- How the Summer Master Class program will assist you with your future study and career goals.
Situational disadvantage impacting studies
If your Year 11 results do not meet the above indicative entry requirements due to disadvantage in your studies, you can apply for consideration in assessing your Summer Master Class application. In your application, you will need to provide either documentation supporting your circumstances, or complete and upload a with input from your school Careers Advisor.
Supporting documents include:
- Financial hardship: written proof of payment or payment eligibility from Centrelink or other Commonwealth Agency
- Personal illness/disability: diagnosis or letter from your medical professional
- Refugee or Humanitarian Visa Status: proof of refugee status or humanitarian visa
See details of subjects offered for the 2027 program below, including indicative entry criteria and delivery mode.