Explore our scholarships

Each year, more than $4 million in scholarships are awarded to students, and are designed to recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students.

Many of our scholarships have been created as a result of generous philanthropic donations to the University, from individuals and organisations who share our belief that everyone with talent and dedication deserves the chance to pursue their dreams.

Who is eligible to apply?

Who is eligible to apply?

If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.

Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.

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Sydney Sports Masters Program Suite - Elite Athlete Scholarship

This scholarship has been established to support and acknowledge a talented athlete undertaking postgraduate study in either the Master of International Sports Business or the Master of Sports Analytics at the University...

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$14,000 AUD
Applications close 02 Nov 2025

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Sydney Sports Masters Program Suite - Future Leaders in Sport Scholarship

This scholarship has been established to support and acknowledge a candidate who is passionate about making an impact in the global sports industry and is undertaking postgraduate study in either the Master of Internatio...

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$4,500 AUD
Applications close 02 Nov 2025

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Sydney Sports Masters Program Suite - Indigenous Changemaker in Sport Scholarship

This scholarship has been established to support and acknowledge an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidate who is passionate about driving change in the sports industry and is undertaking postgraduate study i...

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$7,000 AUD
Applications close 02 Nov 2025

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Sydney Sports Masters Program Suite - Women in Sport Scholarship

This scholarship has been established to support and acknowledge a female candidate undertaking postgraduate study in either the Master of International Sports Business or the Master of Sports Analytics at the University...

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$7,000 AUD
Applications close 02 Nov 2025

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MBA Board Pathways Scholarship

The MBA Board Pathways Scholarship offers a valuable opportunity for students in the University of Newcastle MBA to accelerate their journey toward board appointments and executive leadership. Through this scholarship, s...

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$970 AUD

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ESSUN Midyear Scholarship

University of Newcastle has a proud history of supporting motivated and talented students to both gain entry to university and to thrive in their field of study, regardless of their background and individual circumstance...

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$2,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Hunter Water Corporation Indigenous Scholarship

The Hunter Water Corporation Indigenous Scholarship aims to support an Indigenous University of Newcastle student studying in the area of media, marketing, communication, business, or engineering. Hunter Water operates ...

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$22,500 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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John Sinclair Cormack Memorial Scholarship for Pianists or Violinists

This scholarship was established by the trustees of the will of John Sinclair Cormack to assist students who are studying piano or violin. The purpose of the scholarship was to provide funds to be used towards the paymen...

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$15,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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William Bowmore Undergraduate Scholarship in Cello or Piano

Dr William Bowmore established this scholarship to share his great love of music and the arts in the Hunter Valley Region. In 2002 Dr Bowmore was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Newcastle (Australia)...

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$5,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Kelver Hartley Exchange Studies Scholarships

These scholarships were established from the estate of the first Professor of French, Professor Kelver Hartley, at the University of Newcastle to promote the study of French and to assist students in this endeavour. Fund...

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$7,500 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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William Bowmore Postgraduate Scholarship for Piano or Cello

Dr William Bowmore established this scholarship to share his great love of music and the arts in the Hunter Valley Region. In 2002 Dr Bowmore was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Newcastle (Australia)...

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$5,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Creative Conservatorium Music Relocation Scholarship

In the 1990s a group known as the Friends of the Conservatorium set up a fund for the purpose of supporting the pursuit of studies in music. Their intent was to assist aspiring music students with study costs. This group...

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$5,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Col Whitehead Cricket Scholarship

Col Whitehead was one of the finest sportsmen in University Sports. An outstanding bowler, a first-class batsman, a much respected captain and leader, and a truly great model of the ideal sportsman in every sense and mea...

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$5,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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McNair Foundation Indigenous Scholarship

The McNair Foundation Indigenous Scholarship was established by the McNair Charitable Foundation in 2019 to support Indigenous students to complete their undergraduate studies at the University of Newcastle. For more in...

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$25,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Port of Newcastle Indigenous STEM Scholarship

Port of Newcastle is the largest port on the east coast of Australia. As a global trade gateway for more than 220 years, we deliver safe, sustainable and efficient logistics solutions. This scholarship has been establis...

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$10,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Thomas Brewer Scholarship in Medicine

The Thomas Brewer Scholarship in Medicine was established by Margaret Brewer to support disadvantaged students studying in the Joint Medical Program with the University of Newcastle. The named scholarship is in memory of...

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$25,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Kelver Hartley French Equity Scholarship

The Kelver Hartley French Equity Scholarship seeks to support a University of Newcastle student with a French major who is experiencing educational disadvantage. The Kelver Hartley Bequest was established from the estat...

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$5,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Association of Consulting Surveyors Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

The Association of Consulting Surveyors NSW is the peak body representing Surveying firms in NSW. The Association was established in 1969 to serve the interests of Consulting Surveyors and the community of NSW. Our visio...

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$10,000 AUD

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Justice Health Custodial Health Excellence Scholarship

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (The Network) manages the health care of more than 30,000 patients in custody within secure settings across NSW. We provide 800,000 occasions of service to adults and you...

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$5,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Claudia Sloan Scholarship for Indigenous Students

This scholarship was established by alumnus Mr. Ross Gittins AM to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students facing educational disadvantages. For more information on this scholarship, please review the ful...

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$20,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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GHD Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship in STEM

The GHD Foundation has established this scholarship to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students to undertake a course leading to a degree at the University of Newcastle. Preference will be give...

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$10,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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BAE Systems Australia First Nations Scholarship in Engineering

BAE Systems is Australia's most versatile defence and security company. From air and maritime sustainment to shipbuilding, the company has a long and proud heritage of providing advanced defence technology which protects...

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$40,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Downer Empowering Women in STEM Scholarship

Downer has been enabling communities to thrive in the Hunter for more than 100 years. As the Hunter region diversifies towards a clean energy future, Downer will be part of the journey – partnering with industry to suppo...

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$5,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Which Way? Indigenous Student Scholarship

This scholarship has been established to support the development of the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers. It reflects the University of Newcastle’s ongoing commitment to Aborigi...

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$5,000 AUD
Applications close 04 Aug 2025

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Ma & Morley Scholarships Program

The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is a transformative experience offered to students of the University of Newcastle who want to change the world. The program aims to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation ...

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Value up to$75,000 AUD

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Vice-Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence in Year 12

This award was established in 1999 to support academically excellent Year 12 students who intend to enrol at the University of Newcastle in the year following their Higher School Certificate (HSC) studies. The award doe...

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$2,000 AUD

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Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance in Undergraduate Studies

In 2019, the Vice-Chancellor announced the Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance in Undergraduate Studies. These scholarships are awarded annually to high performing students via the three ...

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$10,000 AUD

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International Excellence Scholarship

The International Excellence Scholarship 2026 has been established to attract high-performing students to study at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship acknowledges applicants with a strong academic background a...

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20% of gross annual international tuition fee for students commencing in 2026 and beyond.

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Excelencia Internacional Scholarship

The ‘Excelencia Internacional’ Scholarship 2026 has been established to attract high-performing students from South and Central America to study at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship acknowledges applicants wi...

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25% of gross annual international tuition fee, accommodation, English language tuition.

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Centre for Organic Electronics Honours Scholarship

This scholarship was established to support a student financially while conducting a Physics Honours Project with the Centre for Organic Electronics (COE) at the University of Newcastle. The recipient must be enrolled i...

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$4,000 AUD
Applications close 01 Nov 2025

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