Scholarships
Below is a list of scholarships available to international students. They include financial support for students from diverse backgrounds, rewards for academic excellence and funding for research students.
Please note that eligibility and availability for each scholarship varies and is subject to change at any time. Follow the links for more information. Please also search UoN's complete scholarships database.
UG = Undergraduate; PG = Postgraduate; R = Research; E = Enrolled
| Eligible students | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG | PG | R | New | E | Country | Value | |
| Master of Creative Industries (MCI) International Tuition Scholarship | x | x | Any | Tuition fees | |||
University of Newcastle and China Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Scholarships | x | x | China | Tuition fees Living allowance | |||
North China Electric Power University PhD Tuition Fee Scholarships | x | x | China | Tuition fees Living allowance | |||
University of Newcastle International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNIPRS) | x | x | Any | Tuition fees | |||
University of Newcastle Postgraduate Research Scholarship (UNRS External) | x | x | Any | Living allowance | |||
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment International Scholarships
| Scholarship* | Total Value ($AUD) - up to** | Duration - up to | Basis of Award | Application Required? | Which Degrees? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Jubilee Commemorative International | $90,000 (Approximately based on 100% fee waiver) | 4 years | Top ATAR student | Yes | All undergraduate degrees based in the Faculty. |
| Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration | $7,000 per year | 4 years | Top 2 ATAR students born in Malaysia | Yes | |
| International Undergraduate | $5,000 per year | 4 years | Tiered entry based on previous study |
No Unlimited available | |
| International Postgraduate Coursework | $5,000 per year | 2 years | Top 6 applicants | Yes | All postgraduate coursework degrees based in the Faculty excluding the Master of Professional Engineering. |
| Master of Professional Engineering | $5,000 per year | 2 years | Achievement in prior academic studies | No | Master of Professional Engineering |
| Newcastle International College (NIC) | $3,000 | 1 year | Current NIC scholar |
N/A 10 available | Engineering programs in the Faculty based on the NIC pathway. Find out more. |
| International Alumni and Family | $1,000 per year | 5 years | See scholarship conditions | Yes Unlimited available | All undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees based in the Faculty. |
| International Family | $1,000 per year | 5 years | See scholarship conditions | Yes Unlimited available |
*Cannot be in receipt of any other Scholarships from the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment.
**All scholarships are tuition waivers
Other
There are a number of other scholarships available to international students either offered by the Australian government or your home country. We have listed some of these below but would also encourage you to consult Study in Australia's scholarships information.
- Australia Awards Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia
- Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) Scholarships Scheme/Future Capacity Building Program for Iraqi students
- Kurdistan's Regional Government (KRG) Human Capacity Development Program in Higher Education (HCDP) for Kurdish students
- Kuwait's Ministry of Education Scholarships for Kuwaiti students
- Thailand's Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) Scholarships for Thai students
