Scholarships
There are a wide variety of scholarships available to students, both offered through the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment and at University level.
These include the Summer Research Scholarship, International Student Scholarships, UNISS, Scholarships for Continuing Undergraduate Students, Honours Scholarships and Research Higher Degrees scholarships.
The video on the side offers tips for students applying for scholarships. For more videos and student scholarship experiences, visit our YouTube page.
Scholarships for Continuing Undergraduate Students
The following scholarships are specifically available for continuing students within the faculty:
- 1968 Singapore Colombo Plan Students Scholarship
- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Outgoing Student Exchange Scholarship
- Hunter Environmental Institute Undergraduate Scholarship
- The Parker Fellowship
You can find more information about these scholarships, as well as others offered by the University of Newcastle, on our Scholarships website
Carefully read all of the information provided and make sure that you apply for any scholarships for which you meet the eligibility criteria. Check this page and the Scholarships site regularly as new opportunities can become available at any time.
International Student Scholarships
This scholarship has been newly established to encourage international students to study a full-time undergraduate or pre-professional program at the Callaghan Campus.
A total of 12 scholarships are available covering an extensive array of educational study programs within the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, including Engineering, Surveying, Computer Science, Architecture and Construction Management.
Each scholarship provides the payment of 25% of the cost of a full year study fee, and is tenable for up to 5 years of full-time study (subject to continuing satisfactory academic progress).
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit.
Application details are available here.
UNISS
The University of Newcastle Industry Scholarship Scheme offers an integrated scholarship program which combines degree studies with industry experience, together with financial support throughout your program.
Summer Research Scholarships
What are you doing this summer?
Would you like to work on a project with one of our internationally recognised research groups and get paid $3000 tax-free over 7 weeks?
Each year, we offer a range of Summer Research Scholarships to talented students who want to gain insight into research and higher study. For further information, including a list of 2013 projects, visit the Summer Research Scholarships page.
Honours Scholarships
The University offers several scholarships to students wishing to undertake an Honours Program. For more general information about eligibility and selection criteria, please refer to University Scholarships.
Research Higher Degree Scholarships
Scholarship for students undertaking Research Higher Degrees are available. Please refer to Research Higher Degrees for further information.


