All Scholarships

1968 Singapore Colombo Plan Students Scholarship
Donor: 1968 Singapore Colombo Plan Students
Amount: $3,600 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Monday, 3 March 2014

This Scholarship was established by a group of Colombo Plan Students from Singapore who studied at the University of Newcastle from 1968 within the then Faculty of Engineering. On the 40th anniversary of their first entering the University of Newcastle, and, at a very different stage of their lives, the donors have decided to establish a Scholarship. This Scholarship is to commemorate the fond and happy memories of their stay at Newcastle and to show their appreciation to the Australian and Newcastle community who helped them with their University education during their tender and formative years. One scholarship is to be awarded annually to a 2nd year student from the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment.

The successful applicant may also be eligible for the 1968 Singapore Colombo Plan Students (Memorial) Scholarship, valued at a further $3,600, for the following year subject to meeting academic requirements.

Applicable to: Second year, 2nd year, Engineering, Built Environment.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Scholarship
Donor: University, industry donors, community organisations and the annual Reconciliation Scholarship Dinner Dance
Amount: $10,000 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Monday, 10 March 2014

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Scholarship was established through contributions from the University, industry donors, community organisations and the annual Reconciliation Scholarship Dinner Dance.

Applicable to : Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, ATSI, first (1st) year, financially disadvantaged, business, commerce

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Australian Rotary Health Research Indigenous Health Scholarship
Donor: Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF)
Benefit: One (1) scholarship is available, valued at $5000 to be paid in two (2) installments after each semester's census date. The scholarship is initially tenable for one (1) year, however may be extended at the discretion of the donor.
Closing Date: Friday, 7 March 2014

This scholarship was established as a jointly funded initiative between Australian Rotary Health Research and the NSW Health Department. The aim of the project is to establish a scholarship fund that can be used for the purpose of assisting Indigenous students undertake a program of study in a wide range of health related professions at the University of Newcastle.

Applicable to: Health programs, ATSI, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous Students.

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Broken Bay Institute (BBI) Scholarship in Memory of Sister Leonie Crotty
Benefit: One (1) scholarship will be offered annually. The scholarship provides a lump sum payment of $2,500.00.
Closing Date: Monday, 3 March 2014

This scholarship for women is being established to honour the memory of Sister Leonie Crotty, a cherished colleague, professional educator and board member of the Broken Bay Institute who sadly passed away at 62 years from cancer.

Applicable to: Theology, women, female, postgraduate, graduate certificate, masters

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Catherine and Peter Tay High Achiever Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship
Benefit: One scholarship will be offered. It provides $8,000 annually, awarded in two payments of $4,000 after the relevant semester census date for a period of up to four (4) years. This is subject to the scholar meeting a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 72 out of 100.
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This scholarship was established in 2013 by Catherine and Peter Tay, of Singapore. It is a continuing demonstration of appreciation that in 1968 Peter Tay received his undergraduate education for a double degree in Industrial Engineering and Economics from the University of Newcastle through a Colombo Plan Scholarship from the Australian Government. That scholarship became a stepping stone in Peter's life-long achievements, and helped him to become what he is today. Catherine and Peter Tay hope that an Australian student may likewise benefit from the opportunities and experience that such a scholarship would offer.

Its purpose is to encourage high achieving students in districts served by the University of Newcastle to enrol full-time in a Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment undergraduate degree at the Callaghan Campus. This scholarship is offered to the highest ranked commencing student in a Bachelor degree in the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle with an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) score (or equivalent) of 99.0 or above.

Applicable to: First (1st) year, Engineering, high-achievers, rural, regional, Hunter Valley residents.

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Central Coast Campus Academic Scholarships
Amount: $2,000 Number available: 15 Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014

The aim of the scholarship is to attract high achieving students to study across the full range of programs offered at the Central Coast campus of the University of Newcastle. Fifteen (15) scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

Applicable to: Ourimbah, Central Coast, financially disadvantaged, high-achievers, ATAR, first year, 1st year.

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Central Coast Campus Equity Scholarships
Benefit: Fifteen (15) scholarships will be offered annually. The scholarship provides a benefit of $2000 for one year to be paid in two instalments after the census date each semester.
Closing Date: Monday, 3 March 2014

The aim of the scholarship is to assist financially disadvantaged students to study across the full range of programs offered at the Central Coast campus of the University of Newcastle. Fifteen (15) scholarships will be awarded.

Applicable to: financially disadvantaged, Ourimbah, Central Coast, first year, 1st year, equity, Low Income Health Care Card.

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance Allied Health Scholarship
Donor: The Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Benefit: Up to 3 scholarships will be offered annually. The scholarship provides a benefit of $1500 payable in a lump sum payment. It is intended that funds are to be used to support professional development, fees, textbooks or practicum expenses.
Closing Date: Thursday, 31 October 2013

This scholarship was established in 2009. The Cerebral Palsy Alliance and University of Newcastle through the Faculty of Health and Medicine and School of Humanities and Social Sciences have a shared vision for a viable, well-supported infrastructure of services for people with disability in New South Wales. As part of this agreement The Cerebral Palsy Alliance has established scholarships for allied health students within the Faculty of Health and Medicine and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The scholarships will support up to three students to the amount of $1500 per student to pursue their studies and to encourage their future career in the field of disability.

Applicable to: Occupational Therapy, OT, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Fourth year, 4th year, Placement students.

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Coal & Allied Award for Third-Year Students
Donor: Coal & Allied
Benefit: Three (3) awards will be available annually. Each award provides a benefit of $1000, payable as a lump sum after the semester 1 census date.
Closing Date: Monday, 3 March 2014

The Coal & Allied Community Development Fund has funded scholarships for students of the University of Newcastle since 2006 as part of its commitment to supporting education pathways and access to tertiary education for commencing students from communities in Maitland, Cessnock, Singleton, Muswellbrook and the Upper Hunter Local Government Areas.

In 2013, Coal & Allied extended its program to provide scholarships and awards to continuing students. This award for third-year students aims to support and recognise the community participation and leadership capacity of ongoing Coal & Allied Scholars and acknowledge the role that students can play in promoting education and mentoring fellow students.

Applicable to: Hunter Valley residents, third year, 3rd year, Engineering, Nursing, Medicine, Education, Social Work, Science.

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Coal & Allied Community Development Fund Scholarships
Donor: Coal & Allied Pty Ltd
Benefit: 13 Scholarships will be offered annually, valued at $5000 each and payable as a lump sum payment.
Closing Date: Monday, 3 March 2014

These scholarships were established in 2006 to provide students within the project catchment with an understanding of Coal & Allied's commitment to education pathways and opportunities through the University of Newcastle. This commitment is to demonstrate that the community, the University of Newcastle and industry can work successfully in unison to deliver sustainable community benefits. Coal & Allied wishes to promote the value of education in our community, and show the employment opportunities that students in our community can achieve.

Applicable to: Hunter Valley residents, first year, 1st year, Engineering, Nursing, Medicine, Education, Social Work, Science, high achievers, ATAR.

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Coal & Allied Hunter Scholarship for Second-Year Students
Donor: Coal & Allied
Benefit: Seven (7) scholarships will be available annually. Each scholarship provides a benefit of $2500, payable as a lump sum after the semester 1 census date.
Closing Date: Monday, 3 March 2014

The Coal & Allied Community Development Fund has funded scholarships for students of the University of Newcastle since 2006 as part of its commitment to supporting education pathways and access to tertiary education for commencing students from communities in Maitland, Cessnock, Singleton, Muswellbrook and the Upper Hunter Local Government Areas.

In 2013, Coal & Allied extended its program to provide scholarships to continuing students. This scholarship for second-year students aims to support and recognise the community participation and leadership capacity of ongoing Coal & Allied Scholars and acknowledge the role that students can play in promoting education and mentoring fellow students.

Applicable to: Hunter Valley residents, second year, 2nd year, Engineering, Nursing, Medicine, Education, Social Work, Science.

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Computer Science Honours Scholarship
Amount: $3,000 Number available: 2 Closing Date: Thursday, 31 October 2013

This Scholarship was established to encourage high achieving students into the Computer Science Honours program http://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor/computer-science-honours.html offered by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, at the University of Newcastle, Australia.

Applicable to: High-achievers, GPA, honours, Computer, Science, Computer Science, fourth year, 4th year.

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CRC-BID New South Wales Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
Benefit: The scholarship provides the benefit of $1000 per annum for up to two (2) years, payable after the Semester 1 Census Date. (March 31)
Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014

This scholarship was established by the Cooperative Research Centre for Biomedical Imaging Development to support a New South Wales resident to study Nuclear Medicine at the University of Newcastle. This is a significant opportunity for a New South Wales resident to study Nuclear Medicine in a student focused environment, be mentored by award winning staff, gain knowledge and hands on experience in the high tech radiopharmacy laboratory on campus and with real patients in many clinical settings.

Applicable to:New South Wales (NSW), Medical Radiation Science, Nuclear Medicine, first year, 1st year.

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CRC-BID Queensland Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
Benefit: The scholarship provides the benefit of $1500 per annum for up to two (2) years, payable after the Semester 1 Census Date. (March 31)
Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014

This scholarship was established by the Cooperative Research Centre for Biomedical Imaging Development to support a Queensland resident to study Nuclear Medicine at the University of Newcastle. This is a significant opportunity for a Queensland resident to study Nuclear Medicine in a student focused environment, be mentored by award winning staff, gain knowledge and hands on experience in the high tech radiopharmacy laboratory on campus and with real patients in many clinical settings.

Applicable to:Queensland (QLD), Medical Radiation Science, Nuclear Medicine, first year, 1st year.

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Faculty of Education and Arts (FEDUA) Faculty Scholars Program High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship
Benefit: At least 15 scholarships will be offered annually. This scholarship provides for a total benefit of up to $4000 and an apple iPad 2©. The $4000 sum is payable in two (2) lump sum payments of $2000 per annum after the semester 1 census date each year, and the apple iPad 2© will be presented to the recipient after the census date at the FEDUA Faculty Scholars Program (FSP) Welcome Reception.
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This scholarship was established in 2013 to attract and retain high-achieving undergraduate students into FEDUA degree programs through a system of recognition, support, enrichment and reward.

Applicable to: first year, 1st year, Education, Arts, high-achievers, ATAR.

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Faculty of Education and Arts Relocation Scholarship
Benefit: This scholarship provides a total benefit of $1,000 payable as a lump sum. Payment will be made after semester census date. Payment will not be made unless the student's full semester fees for that semester have been paid, or the student has entered into an appropriate payment plan.
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The Faculty of Education and Arts Relocation Scholarship has been established for qualified International students enrolling in the Faculty's postgraduate coursework Masters Degrees.

Applicable to: International, Education, Arts, masters.

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Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship
Benefit: At least 25 scholarships will be offered annually. A total scholarship benefit of $4000 will be payable over 2 years of study. The $4000 sum is payable in two (2) lump sum payments of $2000 per annum after the semester 1 census date each year.
Closing Date:

This scholarship was established in 2008 to encourage academically gifted students to enrol full-time in the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment's undergraduate degree programs at the University of Newcastle, Callaghan or Central Coast Campus.

Applicable to: Engineering, Built Environment, High-achievers, ATAR, First year, 1st year.

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Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School (IAESS) Scholarship
Benefit: There is currently no limit on the total number of scholarships available per year. The scholarship provides a benefit of $1000 payable in a lump sum payment after the semester 1 census date.
Closing Date: Monday, 31 March 2014

This scholarship was established in 2008 to assist former IAESS students with establishment costs associated with commencing studies in an undergraduate degree program with the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle, Callaghan or Central Coast Campus.

Applicable to: ATSI, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, Engineering, Built Environment, First year, 1st year, IAESS, Indigenous, Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School.

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Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment International Student Scholarship
Benefit: Up to twelve (12) scholarships will be offered: four (4) per School within the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment. The scholarships provide payment of 25% of tuition fees each semester for the duration of an undergraduate or pre-professional program, subject to semester review and a maximum tenure of five (5) years. MAXIMUM $6,500 BENEFIT ESTIMATE DEPENDENT ON PROGRAM ENROLLMENT AND COURSE SELECTION
Closing Date: Monday, 3 March 2014

This scholarship was established in 2007 to encourage international students to study an undergraduate or pre-professional program within the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus.

Applicable to : International, fee waiver, discount, 25%, FEBE, Engineering and Built Environment.

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Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Outgoing Student Exchange Scholarship
Benefit: Up to ten (10) scholarships will be offered in 2014. The scholarship provides a total of $1500 to be paid as follows:
  • $1000 prior to departure to be paid as a lump sum.
  • $500 upon return.
In order to facilitate the final payment of $500, you must provide evidence that your studies at the exchange host institution have been satisfactorily completed and that credit has been granted by the University of Newcastle.

Advice that credit has been granted and recorded on your Academic Transcript must be forwarded to scholarships@newcastle.edu.au on return from exchange.

Closing Date: Monday, 31 March 2014

These scholarships are available to Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment students who are participating in the University of Newcastle Student Exchange Program. They were established by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty to encourage and support students who join the Exchange Program. The scholarships are funded by the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, subject to availability of funding.

Applicable to: Engineering, Built Environment, Student exchange, Study abroad, overseas study, outgoing students, Second year, 2nd year, Third year, 3rd year.

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Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment Women in Engineering Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 Number available: 6 Closing Date:

This scholarship was established in 2008 to assist high achieving female students who commence studies in an undergraduate engineering degree program with the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle, Callaghan or Central Coast Campus.

Applicable to: Women, Engineering, Built Environment, First year, 1st year, high achievers, ATAR.

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Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Indigenous Student Award
Benefit: The Scholarship provides for a total benefit of up to $10,000 depending on the duration of relevant degree. $1,000 will be awarded at the commencement of each semester of the degree, payable in a lump sum after the census date of each semester. The continuing award of the scholarship will be subject to satisfactory academic progress, reviewed each semester.

Depending on the degree in which the recipient is enrolled, this Scholarship package includes:

B Biomedical Science:

  • A benefit of $1000 per semester for three years of a Bachelor Biomedical Science degree;
  • A guaranteed Summer Scholarship during the undergraduate degree, including an additional $1000 towards the Summer Scholarship;
  • An additional $1000 to attend a relevant national conference if the recipient proceeds to a Bachelor of Biomedical Science Honours year;
  • An additional $2000 to attend a relevant international conference if the recipient proceeds to a Research Higher Degree in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy.

Bachelors Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy), Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Physiotherapy, and Podiatry:

  • A benefit of $1000 per semester for the duration of a Bachelor degree within the School of Health Sciences (3-4 years);
  • A guaranteed Summer Scholarship during the undergraduate degree;
  • A guaranteed opportunity of facilitated overseas placement during the degree; and/or
  • A guaranteed opportunity of a final year immersion placement at a rural site, including free accommodation.

B Medicine:

  • A benefit of $1000 per semester for the duration of a Bachelor of Medicine degree within the School of Medicine and Public Health (5 years);
  • An iPad or an upgrade to the recipient's existing iPad at a time of the recipient's choosing during the degree;
  • A guaranteed Summer Scholarship in the first year of the degree;
  • A guaranteed opportunity to undertake a European exchange in the fourth year of the degree.

B Nursing or B Midwifery:

  • A benefit of $1000 per semester for the duration of a degree within the School of Nursing and Midwifery (3 years);
  • A guaranteed Summer Scholarship between years 3 and 4 of the degree if the recipient chooses to undertake B Nursing Honours or B Midwifery Honours year;
  • An additional $1000 to attend a relevant national conference if the recipient proceeds to a B Nursing Honours or B Midwifery Honours year;
  • A guaranteed opportunity to participate in at least one Asia Pacific Alliance of Health Leaders Forum in either Japan, Thailand or Korea during the recipient's three year degree;
  • A guaranteed opportunity to undertake a rural/ remote clinical placement during the recipient's degree with a scholarship to cover travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs associated with the placement.
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The Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarships were established in 2013 to encourage high achieving students admitted to the Callaghan, Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses of the University of Newcastle to enrol full-time in Faculty of Health and Medicine undergraduate degree programs at the University. The Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Indigenous Student Award will be offered to the highest ranked Indigenous Student commencing in any undergraduate degree within the Faculty of Health.

Applicable to: Health, Medicine, first year, 1st year, high achiever, ATAR, Indigenous, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, ATSI.

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Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarships - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
Benefit: This Scholarship package includes:
  • A benefit of $1000 per semester for three years of a Bachelor Biomedical Science degree
  • A guaranteed Summer Scholarship during the undergraduate degree, including an additional $1000 towards the Summer Scholarship
  • An additional $1000 to attend a relevant national conference if the recipient proceeds to a Bachelor of Biomedical Science Honours year
  • An additional $2000 to attend a relevant international conference if the recipient proceeds to a Research Higher Degree in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy.

The Scholarship provides for a total benefit of up to $10,000 depending on the duration of relevant degree. $1,000 will be awarded at the commencement of each semester of the degree. The continuing award of the scholarship will be subject to satisfactory academic progress.

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The Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarships were established in 2013 to encourage high achieving students admitted to the Callaghan, Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses of the University of Newcastle to enrol full-time in Faculty of Health and Medicine undergraduate degree programs at the University.

The Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship - School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy will be offered to the highest ranked student in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy commencing in a Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

Applicable to: Health, Medicine, High-Achievers, ATAR, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, first year, 1st year.

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Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarships - School of Health Sciences
Benefit: This Scholarship package includes:
  • A benefit of $1000 per semester for the duration of a Bachelor degree within the School of Health Sciences (3-4 years);
  • A guaranteed Summer Scholarship during the undergraduate degree;
  • A guaranteed opportunity of facilitated overseas placement during the degree; and/or
  • A guaranteed opportunity of a final year immersion placement at a rural site, including free accommodation.

The Scholarship provides for a total benefit of up to $10,000 depending on the duration of relevant degree. $1,000 will be awarded at the commencement of each semester of the degree, payable in a lump sum after the census date of each semester. The continuing award of the scholarship will be subject to satisfactory academic progress, reviewed each semester.

Closing Date:

The Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarships were established in 2013 to encourage high achieving students admitted to the Callaghan and Central Coast campuses of the University of Newcastle to enrol full-time in Faculty of Health and Medicine undergraduate degree programs at the University.

The Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship - School of Health Sciences will be offered to the highest ranked commencing student in the School of Health Sciences in one of the following programs:

  • Bachelors of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy)
  • Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor of Oral Health
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Podiatry

Applicable to: Health, Medicine, High-Achievers, ATAR, Health Sciences, Medical Radiation Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, first year, 1st year.

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Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarships - School of Medicine and Public Health
Benefit: This Scholarship package includes:
  • A benefit of $1000 per semester for the duration of a Bachelor of Medicine degree within the School of Medicine and Public Health (5 years);
  • An iPad or an upgrade to the recipient's existing iPad at a time of the recipient's choosing during the degree;
  • A guaranteed Summer Scholarship in the first year of the degree;
  • A guaranteed opportunity to undertake a European exchange in the fourth year of the degree.

The Scholarship provides for a total benefit of up to $10,000 depending on the duration of relevant degree. $1,000 will be awarded at the commencement of each semester of the degree, payable in a lump sum after the census date of each semester. The continuing award of the scholarship will be subject to satisfactory academic progress, reviewed each semester.

Closing Date:

The Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarships were established in 2013 to encourage high achieving students admitted to the Callaghan, Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses of the University of Newcastle to enrol full-time in Faculty of Health and Medicine undergraduate degree programs at the University.

The Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship - School of Medicine and Public Health will be offered to the highest ranked commencing student in a Bachelor of Medicine degree.

Applicable to: Health, Medicine, Public Health, high-achievers, ATAR, first year, 1st year.

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Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarships - School of Nursing and Midwifery
Benefit: This Scholarship package includes:
  • A benefit of $1000 per semester for the duration of a degree within the School of Nursing and Midwifery (3 years);
  • A guaranteed Summer Scholarship between years 3 and 4 of the degree if the recipient chooses to undertake B Nursing Honours or B Midwifery Honours year;
  • An additional $1000 to attend a relevant national conference if the recipient proceeds to a B Nursing Honours or B Midwifery Honours year;
  • A guaranteed opportunity to participate in at least one Asia Pacific Alliance of Health Leaders Forum in either Japan, Thailand or Korea during the recipient's three year degree;
  • A guaranteed opportunity to undertake a rural/ remote clinical placement during the recipient's degree with a scholarship to cover travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs associated with the placement.

The Scholarship provides for a total benefit of up to $10,000 depending on the duration of relevant degree. $1,000 will be awarded at the commencement of each semester of the degree, payable in a lump sum after the census date of each semester. The continuing award of the scholarship will be subject to satisfactory academic progress, reviewed each semester.

Closing Date:

The Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarships were established in 2013 to encourage high achieving students admitted to the Callaghan, Central Coast and Port Macquarie campuses of the University of Newcastle to enrol full-time in Faculty of Health and Medicine undergraduate degree programs at the University.

The Faculty of Health and Medicine High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship - School of Nursing and Midwifery will be offered to the highest ranked commencing student in the School of Nursing and Midwifery in a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery degree.

Applicable to: Health, Medicine, Nursing, Midwives, Midwifery, high-achievers, ATAR, first year, 1st year.

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Faculty of Science and Information Technology Summer Vacation Scholarships
Benefit: Scholarships are valued at $2000 each payable in a lump sum upfront payment of $1500 with the remaining $500 payment payable upon the receipt of a written statement of outcomes from the recipient and a recommendation from the Principal Supervisor that the project has been undertaken and completed. Recipients will be required to do an oral presentation or submit a written report of their research at the end of the project.
Closing Date: Sunday, 27 October 2013

This scholarship is available to support a program of supervised research relevant to the student's program of study in the Faculty of Science and Information Technology, University of Newcastle, during the period from November to the end of the mid-semester break in Semester 1.

The scholarship holder is required to pursue a program of six (6) weeks of full-time research at either the Callaghan or Ourimbah campus, starting and ending during the period, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff of the Faculty.

Applicable to: Research, Summer, Vacation, Science, Information Technology (IT), high-achievers, second year, 2nd year, third year, 3rd year.

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Faculty of Science and Information Technology Undergraduate Scholarships
Amount: $2,000 Number available: 12 Closing Date: Monday, 31 March 2014

The Faculty of Science and Information Technology established these scholarships to recognise high achieving applicants and to encourage and support students entering undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Science and Information Technology. Twelve (12) scholarships will be offered in total corresponding with one scholarship for each undergraduate program offered.

The twelve undergraduate programs are:

  • Bachelor of Biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Communication
  • Bachelor of Development Studies
  • Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
  • Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Mathematics
  • Bachelor of Natural History Illustration
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Visual Communication Design

    Applicable to : high achiever, ATAR, undergraduate, science, FSCIT, first year, 1st year.

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Friends of the University Sports Scholarships
Donor: Friends of the University of Newcastle and University of Newcastle
Benefit: Eight (8) scholarships will be offered annually. One (1) Friends of the University Sports Scholarship will be available valued at $2000 and seven (7) University Sports Scholarships will be available valued at $1500 each.
Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2014

These scholarships were established in 1994 to encourage and support students with demonstrated sporting ability and potential to contribute to the sporting achievements of the University. The purpose of these scholarships is to improve the quality of University sporting teams, raise the University's profile through sport, and establish a standard of excellence to complement the University's academic achievements.

Students are able to represent the University in a wide range of sports as members of University sporting clubs or at inter-university competitions. Student participation in sport is facilitated by the broad range of sporting facilities at the University which are among the best in the region.

Applicable to: Athletes, amateur sportswomen and sportsmen, high-achievers, ATAR, university sport representatives, sport.

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Harrison Scholarship for Singers
Donor: Anonymous
Amount: $1,000 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Monday, 10 March 2014

This scholarship was established by a local artist to assist students in developing their potential to develop as musicians. This reflects her deep desire to personally help those students who may be financially disadvantaged and thereby assist in addressing the inequities in society, namely the increasing division between rich and poor.

Applicable to: Music students, Musicians, Singers, Performing Arts, First year, 1st year, Financially disadvantaged.

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Ionic Liquids Research Scholarships
Benefit: Two (2) scholarships will be offered. The scholarship provides the benefit of $1000 payable in 2 lump sum payments of $500. One payment will be made at the commencement of the research project with the final payment made upon conclusion of research project.
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This scholarship has been established to provide opportunities for students studying 2nd or 3rd year chemistry with the opportunity to obtain research experience using ionic liquids to clean biofilms field. The student will be expected to conduct part time research during semester 1.

Applicable to: Chemistry, Science, second year, 2nd year, third year, 3rd year.

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Master of Laws Partial Fee Waiver Scholarship
Benefit: Three (3) or more scholarships will be offered. These scholarships provide a fee waiver of $2,500.00 for the student's first semester in the program, and $2,500.00 for the student's second semester in the program, provided they remain eligible.
Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014

This scholarship was established in 2013 to provide up to three students per year with a $5,000 reduction in the tuition fees for the coursework Master of Laws program that will commence in the Law School in 2014.

Applicable to: International Students, Law, Postgraduate, financially disadvantaged, Masters Coursework, High-Achievers.

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NSW Surveyor General Undergraduate Scholarship in Surveying
Donor: Department of Lands
Benefit: The scholarship provides a total of $14000, payable fortnightly over the academic year.

Recipients of the scholarship will be invited to undertake industrial training with the Department of Lands over the summer vacation period prior to their fourth year of study. Temporary employment (minimum one year) will be offered with the Department of Lands in Bathurst after graduation. Payment for the industrial experience and temporary employment will be provided by the Department of Lands and will be at the appropriate market rate, determined from year to year by the Department of Lands.

Closing Date: Thursday, 31 October 2013

This scholarship was established in 2007 to support students entering the final year of the Bachelor of Surveying program or a combined degree program incorporating the Bachelor of Surveying at the University of Newcastle.

The Biennial Scholarship will consist of financial support during the final year of the Bachelor of Surveying or a combined degree incorporating the Bachelor of Surveying and is encouraged to take up temporary employment (minimum one year) with the Department of Lands in Survey Infrastructure and Geodesy, Bathurst after graduation.

Applicable to: Final Year, Surveyors, Bachelor of Surveying.

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Pauline Snow Scholarship for Strings
Donor: Ms Pauline Snow
Amount: $4,000 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Sunday, 16 March 2014

These scholarships were established in 2006 from monies left by Ms Pauline Snow for the continued musical development of young string players. The scholarships will be awarded to students who play the violin, viola or double bass.

Applicable to : Music, Viola, Violin, Double Bass, first year, 1st year, performance, interview, audition, strings.

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Royal Newcastle Hospital Graduate Nurses Association Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship in Nursing
Donor: Royal Newcastle Hospital Graduate Nurses Association Inc.
Benefit: One (1) scholarship is available, valued at $1500 and payable in a lump sum payment after the semester 1 census date.
Closing Date: Monday, 3 March 2014

This scholarship was established by the Royal Newcastle Graduate Nurses Association Inc to assist 3rd year students in the Bachelor of Nursing program who are experiencing financial disadvantage.

Applicable to: Financially disadvantaged, Nursing, third year, 3rd year.

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School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy - Biomedical Science Research Topics
Benefit: Ten Scholarships are available valued at $1750 each, payable in fortnightly installments.
Closing Date: Friday, 8 November 2013

This scholarship is available to support a program of supervised research relevant to the student's program of study in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, during the period November 2013 to March 2014. Applicable to: Research, Vacation, Summer, Biomedical Science.

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School of Health Sciences Summer Vacation Scholarship 2013/2014
Amount: $1,000 Number available: 12 Closing Date: Friday, 18 October 2013

This scholarship is available to support a program of supervised research relevant to the student's program of study in the School of Health Sciences, University of Newcastle, during the period November 2013 to March 2014.

Applicable to : Research, Summer, Vacation, Health, Medicine, FHMED, Health and Medicine, Health Sciences, Allied Health, Honours.

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Shaping Futures Scholarships
Donor: Public at Large
Benefit: The value and number of scholarships awarded will be dependent upon the amount raised by donations to the UON Foundation (including the Annual Appeal). Typically the scholarship is valued at $4,000. The payment will be for a lump sum amount and paid after the semester 1 census date (31 March).
Closing Date: Monday, 10 March 2014

This scholarship was established by the University of Newcastle (UON) Foundation. It is the intent of these scholarships that they be used to assist gifted and disadvantaged students with their studies at the University of Newcastle. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be academically gifted but are also facing hardship from factors such as being from a low socio-economic background, coming from a rural or remote area, living with disabilities, and carer or parenting responsibilities.

Funds are being sought through donations to the University of Newcastle (UON) Foundation (including the Annual Appeal) from existing donors and University of Newcastle Alumni to build and sustain the Shaping Futures Scholarship Fund.

Australian students intending to apply for this scholarship, should also consider applying for the Singapore Alumni Scholarship - a scholarship of the Shaping Futures program donated by our Singapore graduates: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/EXT_147.html

Applicable to: financially disadvantaged, disability, regional or remote disadvantage, carer or parenting responsibilities, low income, undergraduate, International.

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Singapore Alumni Scholarship
Donor: Singapore Citizens and/or Permanent Residents who studied at the University of Newcastle and made a Donation to the Singapore Alumni Scholarship Fund
Benefit: Up to five (5) scholarships will be available, valued at $4000 each payable in a lump sum payment after the semester 1 census date.
Closing Date: Monday, 3 March 2014

This scholarship was established by the University of Newcastle (UON) Foundation in 2011. It is the intent that these scholarships be used to assist gifted and disadvantaged students with their studies at the University of Newcastle.

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be academically gifted but are also facing hardship from factors such as being from a low socio-economic background, coming from a rural or remote area, living with disabilities, and carer or parenting responsibilities.

Donations for this Singapore Alumni Scholarship have come from Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who studied at the University of Newcastle, take great pride in the achievements of Singapore, value their relationship with The University of Newcastle and hope that this Scholarship will further strengthen the relationship between Singapore and Australia. The University of Newcastle expects beneficiaries of this Scholarship to respect the values and aspirations of those who have made this very generous donation.

Applicable to: financially disadvantaged, disability, regional or remote disadvantage, carer or parenting responsibilities, low income, undergraduate, International.

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TAFE NSW North Coast Institute - University of Newcastle Pathways Scholarship
Donor: University & North Coast TAFE
Amount: $1,500 Number available: 2 Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014

This scholarship was established by TAFE NSW North Coast Institute and the University of Newcastle for graduates of Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses of TAFE NSW North Coast Institute of TAFE NSW commencing full-time study at the University's Port Macquarie Campus in the following year.

Applicable to: TAFE, qualified, Certificate IV, Diploma, TAFE Advanced Diploma, First year, 1st year, Port Macquarie, North Coast, Rural, Regional, Remote, High Achievers.

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The Meegan Jones Memorial Scholarship in Biomedical Science
Benefit: One (1) scholarship is available, valued at $2000 per annum for the remaining duration of the scholar's Bachelor of Biomedical Science program.
Closing Date: Monday, 31 March 2014

This scholarship was established in memory of Meegan Jones, a graduate of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, and a PASS leader and tutor within the School of Biomedical Science and Pharmacy. Meegan died tragically at the age of 31 in February 2012.

Meegan entered tertiary education as a mature-aged student, and was not only an excellent student and graduate, but an excellent citizen who contributed enthusiastically and generously to the operation of the school and the wider community of the University of Newcastle.

This scholarship aims to support and encourage other young people like Meegan to excellence in their Biomedical Science studies.

Applicable to: Biomedical Science, mature age student, second year, 2nd year, third year, 3rd year.

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University of Newcastle - Hunter Institute Pathways Scholarship
Benefit: One scholarship will be offered providing a total of $5000 for one year payable in two payments of $2500 to be paid each semester after the census date. If the top two applicants are equally ranked the scholarship benefit will be divided equally between the two.
Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014

This scholarship was established by the University of Newcastle for graduates of Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses of the Hunter Institute of TAFE NSW who are commencing full-time study at the University in the following year, having gained a Commonwealth supported place through UAC or the identified pathways program.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of UAC academic rank.

Applicable to : TAFE, Certificate IV, Diploma, TAFE Advanced Diploma, first year, 1st year, high achievers, ATAR.

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University of Newcastle Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme
Benefit: Each scholarship under the scheme will provide a once-only sum of $4000 for the first year of a program. A maximum of 40 scholarships will be awarded annually under the scheme.
Closing Date:

The University Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme was established by the Vice-Chancellor in November 1997. The objective of the Scheme is to provide financial support for academically outstanding undergraduate students who completed their Higher School Certificate in the year prior to entering university in a school located within the area to which the University's Regional and Rural Preference Scheme applies.

The Scholarships will be assigned on merit without regard to the student's campus of enrolment, but such that in any year, no more than five students enrolled a single program will be awarded scholarships.

Applicable to: First year, 1st year, high achiever, ATAR, regional, rural, remote.

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Vice Chancellor's Honours Scholarships
Benefit: Two scholarships will be offered in each Faculty valued at $2000 each.
Closing Date: Monday, 31 March 2014

These scholarships were initiated by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle in 1997 to encourage and support students entering an Honours program. Two (2) scholarships per faculty will be awarded from 2002 inclusive.

Applicable to: Honours, high achiever, Grade Point Average, GPA.

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Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Year 12
Benefit: The scholarship provides a benefit of a total of $2000 to be paid in a lump sum payment to the nominated recipients after the Semester 1 census date, around mid to late April.
Closing Date:

These scholarships were established in 1999 as part of the University of Newcastle Awards for Academic Excellence. The purpose of the scholarship is 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.

Applicable to: High achiever, ATAR, first year, 1st year, regional, rural, remote, admission, HSC.

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