Commencing Students
These scholarships are available to students who are entering the first year of their undergraduate degree program.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Scholarship
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| 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 |
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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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Catherine and Peter Tay High Achiever Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship
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| 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
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| Amount: $2,000 | Number available: 15 | Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014 |
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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
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| 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 | ||
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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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Coal & Allied Community Development Fund Scholarships
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| 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 | ||
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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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CRC-BID New South Wales Nuclear Medicine Scholarship
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| 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 | ||
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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
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| 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 | ||
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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
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| 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 Engineering and Built Environment High Achiever Undergraduate Scholarship
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| 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. | ||
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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
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| 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 | ||
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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
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| 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 | ||
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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 Women in Engineering Scholarship
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| Amount: $1,000 | Number available: 6 | Closing Date: |
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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
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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:
Bachelors Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy), Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Physiotherapy, and Podiatry:
B Medicine:
B Nursing or B Midwifery:
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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
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Benefit: This Scholarship package includes:
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
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Benefit: This Scholarship package includes:
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. |
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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 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:
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
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Benefit: This Scholarship package includes:
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. |
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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 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
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Benefit: This Scholarship package includes:
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. |
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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 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 Undergraduate Scholarships
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| Amount: $2,000 | Number available: 12 | Closing Date: Monday, 31 March 2014 |
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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:
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Friends of the University Sports Scholarships
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| 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 | ||
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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
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| Donor: Anonymous | ||
| Amount: $1,000 | Number available: 1 | Closing Date: Monday, 10 March 2014 |
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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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Pauline Snow Scholarship for Strings
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| Donor: Ms Pauline Snow | ||
| Amount: $4,000 | Number available: 1 | Closing Date: Sunday, 16 March 2014 |
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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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Shaping Futures Scholarships
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| 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 | ||
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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
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| 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 | ||
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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
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| Donor: University & North Coast TAFE | ||
| Amount: $1,500 | Number available: 2 | Closing Date: Friday, 28 February 2014 |
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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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University of Newcastle - Hunter Institute Pathways Scholarship
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| 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 | ||
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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
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| 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. | ||
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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 Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Year 12
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| 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. | ||
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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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