2026 Garth Barnett Scholarship at UTS

The Garth Barnett Scholarship is offered in memory of Garth Barnett, a self-taught designer and mentor who helped students commencing their career in architecture and design.

This scholarship aims to provide financial support for students going into their second year of study who have demonstrated a passion and talent for design, specifically in Interior Architecture. Preference will be given to applicants who have experienced financial hardship and/or other educational barriers.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 2, 2026
• Value$18,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Technology Sydney
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Technology Sydney
• Course to studyInterior Architecture/Design
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Requirements

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be commencing their second year of a Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture (single or combined) as listed below at UTS in the Autumn session of the Scholarship selection:

  • C10271 Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture; OR

  • C10322 Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation; OR

  • C10272 Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture Bachelor of International Studies; OR

  • C09144 Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

• Have a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 60 or above.

• Completed a minimum of 36 credit points (in one of the eligible degrees above).

• All candidates must apply using the UTS Scholarships Application form to be eligible. 

• All candidates must be available to attend an interview (Zoom or Face to Face).

In addition, preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated financial disadvantage and/or other education barriers. 

Selection Process

As demonstrated in the Scholarship application and interview:

• Passion and talent for interior design; and

• Motivation to pursue a career in interiors using innovative thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills; and

• Demonstrated initiative to seek opportunities to continually advance their professional and personal lives; and

• Demonstrated interest and understanding in the legacy and work of Garth Barnett; and

• Likelihood that the Scholarship will increase the ability of the Recipient to complete their UTS course at a higher level of performance than would otherwise be the case.

Preference may be given to students experiencing financial hardship and/or multiple educational barriers.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the online application form.

For more information, kindly visit the UTS website.