Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance

Friday, 23 February 2024

Congratulations to our 32 scholars who have received $10,000 for academic excellence.

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The University values hard work, persistence, dedication and sustained effort in the pursuit of academic excellence.

Since 2019, the University of Newcastle has awarded Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance in Undergraduate Studies. Sponsored by our Vice-Chancellor and reflecting our commitment to excellence, the main focus of these scholarships is to celebrate and support academically outstanding students who have already commenced their studies.

These scholarships are awarded to domestic and international students on the basis of academic excellence and are worth $10,000 each. The scholarships support the recipients to identify with their degree programs as successful degree ambassadors, and as future graduates and alumni. University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarships are also awarded to new students.

A huge congratulations to the inspirational 2024 recipients.

Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance in Undergraduate Studies:

Joshua Thomas

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Science
John Deniel Perez

Bachelor of Computer Science

Madelene Louise O'MaraBachelor of Psychological Science
Jacob ArmitBachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)
Zar WalkerBachelor of Data Science
Max BoysBachelor of Data Science / Bachelor of Computer Science
Samuel EggletonBachelor of Science (Advanced)
Joesph NolanBachelor of Surveying (Honours)
Gina ConyersBachelor of Environmental Science & Management
Raheel NathBachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours)
Jarrah WebsterBachelor of Midwifery
Jack TowseyBachelor of Nursing
Emma Marsh

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)

Amy WoodhamBachelor of Nursing
Ching Yee CheungBachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Ee Ru ChenBachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours)
Kate LoveBachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)
Lilliana Francisci Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Ameliah SmithBachelor of Biomedical Science
Madeline CarmodyBachelor of Medical Science
Craig LewisBachelor of Laws (Honours) / Diploma of Legal Practice
Aquinas FlemingBachelor of Social Science
Samuel JenkinsBachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Lucy ReidBachelor of Education (Secondary)
Naomi WheelerBachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Peter HyslopBachelor of Media & Communication
Emma CottonBachelor of Education (Primary)
Sloan SandersBachelor of Arts
Meixi GongBachelor of Commerce
Daniel ClarkeBachelor of Business
Rebekah KitchenBachelor of Nursing
Evvey ThomasBachelor of Environmental Science and Management

University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship for Early Entry Program:

Aaryan SarinBachelor of Medical Science (JMP)
Ria GuptaBachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Rei LohBachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Isa LukaszewiczBachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)
Aryana Niyakan-SafyBachelor of Biomedical Science
Lucy HauberBachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Vicky GuanBachelor of Medical Science

University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship for Year 12 School Leavers:

Louise Harcourt-HayesBachelor of Science (Advanced)
Hannah CappeBachelor of Medical Science (JMP)

University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship for Indigenous Year 12 School Leavers:

Olivia McElroyBachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship for Enabling to Undergraduate:

Deakin Schirk Bachelor of Data Science / Bachelor of Mathematics

University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship for Regional High School DUX:

Kyla BradfordBachelor of Biomedical Science
Alex LettsBachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Lorena DionigiBachelor of Arts

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