Edwards Hall Alumni Scholarship

Donor

Residential Colleges Fund

Establishment

This scholarship was established in 2010 through the generous donations of past Edwards Hall residents, to help students who are socially or economically disadvantaged.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Edwards Hall at the University of Newcastle
• Be enrolled in any degree program at the University of Newcastle
• Be enrolled full-time.
• Not have previously received this scholarship
• Not have previously completed a degree

Required Documentation

If this documentation is not provided your application will not be processed.

After you have submitted your application, please print off the cover sheet provided and attach a copy of each piece of required documentation to it before sending in.

• A written statement (no more than 2 A4 pages) outlining your financial and/or social disadvantages

Benefit

Up to five (5) scholarships will be offered annually. The scholarship provides the benefit of $500 payable as a lump sum payment after the semester 1 census date.

Selection

Selection of the scholar will be on assessment of the required written statement.

Equity criteria include, but are not limited to:

• low income family background

• residence in a rural or isolated region

• recent migration from a non-English speaking country

• Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander Australian

  International students may apply for the scholarship as long as they meet criteria additional to recent migration from a non-English speaking country.

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  Contact Details

  SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICER

  Hunter Hub
  University of Newcastle
  CALLAGHAN
  NSW 2308

  Phone: (02) 49216404 or (02) 49216539
  Fax: (02) 49216937
  Email: scholarships@newcastle.edu.au