The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is a transformative experience offered to students of the University of Newcastle who want to change the world.

This revolutionary scholarship program was born to honour the life-changing and enduring friendship between the successful Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma and respected Novocastrian Ken Morley.

The program aims to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders and is only made possible by a generous US$20 million philanthropic commitment by the Jack Ma Foundation.

Video: The University of Newcastle celebrates the 5-year anniversary of the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program.

APPLICATIONS OPEN 1 JULY 2024

Meet the Ma & Morley Scholars

Hear first-hand why our scholars chose to apply and their experience as Ma & Morley scholarship recipients.

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Scholarship benefits

Scholar experience

Ma & Morley Scholars – the impact of the Program in their words 3:41

Three 2018 Ma & Morley Scholars reflect on the impact the Ma & Morley Scholarship program has had on their journey to becoming globally aware and socially conscious leaders.

2020 Ma & Morley Scholars 03:39

Ma & Morley Scholar - Daniel's story 01:47

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Acknowledgements

We acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional custodians of the lands on which our offices are located:

The Pambalong Clan of the Awabakal Nation - Newcastle campus at Callaghan | Darkinung People - Central Coast campus at Ourimbah | Biripai People - Port Macquarie campus

We also acknowledge and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from where our applicants, scholars and mentors are drawn.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to their ancestors past and present and acknowledge Indigenous future leaders, and it is the hope of the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program that we can develop meaningful relationships and work with current generations to be part of creating a fairer and respectful Australia now and into the future.

At least one third of the scholars in the program are Indigenous and we are honoured to offer the tools and support to develop their leadership qualities and global opportunities so they can change the world.


Equity & Diversity Statement

Equity is in the DNA of the University of Newcastle and is a fundamental principle of the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program. In line with this intrinsic commitment to equity, the program provides a welcoming, respectful, and safe social and learning environment for students from any background.

Follow the link to read the full Ma & Morley Scholarship Program Equity and Diversity Statement (PDF, 100KB).


*China immersion experience subject to travel, health and other restrictions