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Honours Scholarships

These scholarships are available to students who are undertaking an Honours program.

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: Sunday, 31 March 2013

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.

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Aston Bequest Honours Scholarship in Nursing
Donor: Aston Bequest to School of Nursing and Midwifery
Amount: $2,000 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Saturday, 11 May 2013

This scholarship was established in 2000 after instruction from the will of Elizabeth Beverley Aston to the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Newcastle to assist in the training of nurses.

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Central Coast Business Excellence Scholarship in Marine Science
Benefit: This scholarship provides the benefit of $3500 payable in two instalments of $1750 after each of two semester census dates. If studying part-time, the recipient will receive instalments of $875 each semester over two years.
Closing Date: Thursday, 28 February 2013

The Central Coast business community wishes to provide support for the students enrolled at the Central Coast campus of the University of Newcastle through provision of a scholarship in Marine Science. Marine Science is a flagship teaching and research area for the Central Coast campus and it demonstrates the importance of the role of the University on the Central Coast and the value of education. Monies for this scholarship were raised via fundraising held at the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards dinner in August 2012.

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Edwards Hall Alumni Scholarship
Donor: Residential Colleges Fund
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.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

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

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Faculty of Business and Law Honours Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 Number available: 10 Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established by the Faculty of Business and Law, to assist outstanding students enrolled in an honours program in the Faculty.

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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 and not prior to payment of tuition fees. There is currently no limit to the number of scholarships available. This scholarship will be available to each eligible student.
Closing Date:

The Faculty of Education and Arts Relocation Scholarship has been established for qualified International students enrolling in the Faculty's postgraduate coursework Masters Degrees.

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Faculty of Science and Information Technology Honours Scholarship
Benefit: Scholarships will be available for students commencing in Semester 1, 2013. The scholarships provide a total of $2,000 each payable in two payments of $1,000 to be paid each semester after the census date.
Closing Date: Friday, 12 October 2012

This scholarship was establised by the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and Information Technology to encourage and support students entering an Honours program with the aim of progressing to an RHD program offered by the Faculty of Science and Information Technology.

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Faculty of Science and Information Technology Research Training Scholarships
Benefit: Up to six (6) scholarships will be offered subject to available funding. Scholarships will be offered to students commencing in Honours programs or programs with embedded Honours in Semester 1, 2013. The scholarships provide a benefit of $2,000 each payable in two payments of $1,000 to be paid each semester after the census date. The scholarship provides an automatic 2014 Provisional University of Newcastle Postgraduate Research Scholarship (PUNRSC) for students continuing to a Research Higher Degree program in 2014 offered by the Faculty of Science and IT who receive Honours Class One in Semester 2 2013 and an offer for admission.
Closing Date: Friday, 12 October 2012

This scholarship is established by the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and Information Technology with the aim to encourage and support students to enrol in an Honours program and to commence a research higher degree.

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Hartley Honours Scholarship
Donor: Professor Kelver Hartley Bequest
Benefit: Up to five (5) scholarships will be offered annually. The scholarship provides $4000 to be paid in two payments of $2000 each after the census date each semester. An additional amount of up to $1000 to support relocation to the University of Newcastle may be available upon written request to the Hartley Awards Committee.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

These scholarships were established from the estate of the first Professor of French, Professor Kelver Hartley, at the University of Newcastle to promote the study of French and to assist students in this endeavour. Funding is derived from the Hartley Bequest administered by the executors, the Perpetual Trustees.

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Hunter New England Health Honours Scholarship
Donor: School of Nursing and Midwifery/Hunter New England Health
Benefit: At least one (1) Scholarship will be offered valued at $10000 for 1 year full time study or 2 years part time study. The scholarship will be paid after the Semester 1 and Semester 2 census dates in equal instalments.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established to build a research culture in Nursing and to support students undertaking the Honours program. This will then establish a pathway leading to Research Higher Degree level studies. It aims to strengthen the research partnership between Hunter New England Health and the University of Newcastle.

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Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Honours Scholarship
Donor: Mrs Jennie Thomas
Benefit: One (1) scholarship will be offered, valued at $2500 and payable as a lump sum after the Semester 1 census date, 31 March.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established to support an Honours student enrolled in a School of Fine Art program to travel to view, appreciate and gain a greater understanding of works of art internationally recognised and the cultural context within which they were created. These experiences should enrich the quality of work the artist develops themselves and in inspiring others.

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Job Centre Australia Scholarship
Donor: Job Centre Australia
Amount: $1,500 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established in 2011 by Job Centre Australia, Newcastle branch for students with a disability to assist with costs of study.

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John Broughton Scholarship
Donor: UoN Services Limited (UoNS)
Benefit: The scholarship provides a benefit of $2000 for one year to be paid in a lump sum payment.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established to recognise John Broughton's 24 years of service and contribution to the University of Newcastle Union (UNU) and the University of Newcastle.

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Joy Ingall Scholarship for Music Studies
Donor: Norman Bushman
Benefit: One (1) scholarship will be available at any one time. This scholarship provides the benefit of $15000 per annum, payable in lump sum payments of $7500 each semester after the census date.
Closing Date: Friday, 16 November 2012

Joy Ingall (née Davis) demonstrated a natural talent for the piano early in her life. Her aptitude and dedication, coupled with her mother's support, saw her graduate from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with Diploma and Licentiate Certificates. Her ability was also recognised by the ABC, who featured her in radio broadcasts.

Joy pursed her musical studies in the UK, eventually meeting and marrying her husband there. Returning to Australia, she raised six children and as a result, her musical career receded into the background. However, there were still occasional performances at public gatherings, such as parties and meetings of the Labour party. It was at one such function that she met Norman Bushman who, with his passion for music, recognised her talent and encouraged her to pursue her musical career.

As a first step, she began giving lessons and played a key role in nurturing many fine musicians. Sadly, she succumbed to cancer before she could fulfill all her dreams and the hopes of supporters like Mr Bushman. Out of a deep respect for her dedication and musicianship, Norman Bushman took on the support of her family and made a commitment to keeping her memory alive.

This scholarship is available to assist a student in studies relating to voice. Application is invited from students enrolled in Undergraduate (including Honours), Postgraduate, and Postdoctoral levels of study. Please note, Postdoctoral students should contact ResearchScholarships@newcastle.edu.au for information on how to apply.

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Keith Barbour Friends of the University Honours Scholarship
Donor: Friends of the University of Newcastle
Amount: $2,000 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established by the Friends of the University in 1991 to support a student studying a full-time Honours program at the University.

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Ken Gordon Memorial Honours Scholarship
Donor: Friends of the University of Newcastle
Amount: $2,000 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established by the Friends of the University in 1991 to support a student enrolled full-time in a Honours program.

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Koiki Eddie Mabo Scholarship
Donor: Roger Riordan
Benefit: One (1) scholarship is available, payable as annual installments of $5000 for a period of up to five (5) years, subject to annual review of the scholar's academic progress.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established in 2001, from a trust fund established in memory of Koiki Eddie Mabo. This fund was graciously established by Roger Riordan, Director of the computer virus detection company, Cybec Pty Ltd.

The aim is to provide a scholarship fund that can be used for the purpose of assisting any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, who are studying in the Faculty of Health at the University of Newcastle.

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Michael Dudman Undergraduate Scholarship for Organ
Donor: Various donors
Amount: $1,000 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

The University of Newcastle Faculty of Education and Arts, in memory of the former Dean, Professor Michael Dudman, is offering an undergraduate scholarship to one outstanding organ student.

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National Association of Australian University Colleges (NAAUC) Scholarship
Donor: Residential Colleges Fund
Benefit: Up to four (4) scholarships will be offered annually, valued at $1000 and payable as a lump sum payment after the semester 1 census date.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

The National Association of Australian University Colleges (NAAUC) is an annual conference for student leaders from colleges all around Australia.

Resident leaders attend to better their skills, ideas and motivation to excel as leaders with their college community. The conference has a strong emphasis on leadership training, networking, access to resources and advice.

Residential Life supports up to 2 residents from each college to attend annually.

The scholarships are valued at $1000 each and will be awarded to assist in paying some the recipients fees associated with attending the course.

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Norman Bushman Scholarship for Studies Relating to Voice
Donor: Norman Bushman
Benefit: One (1) scholarship will be available at any one time. This scholarship provides the benefit of $15000 per annum, payable in lump sum payments of $7500 each semester after the census date.
Closing Date: Friday, 16 November 2012

This scholarship was established at the request of Norman Bushman, who was born in Singleton, NSW. While he lived his adult life in Sydney, he had a strong connection to the Hunter Valley with a great love for music.

During his life Norman Bushman dedicated himself to a number of causes including: The Lions Club, the Australian Labour party, young artists with potential in music and drama and indigenous students from Australia and Papua New Guinea.

As a passionate supporter of the arts, and with a special interest in music, it was his dream to help people achieve in this area and to promote and support music research and performance at the University of Newcastle.

This scholarship is available to assist a student in studies relating to voice. Application is invited from students enrolled in Undergraduate (including Honours), Postgraduate, and Postdoctoral levels of study. Please note, Postdoctoral students should contact ResearchScholarships@newcastle.edu.au for information on how to apply.

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Philip Emlyn Thomas Keyboard Scholarship
Donor: Mrs Jennie Thomas
Amount: $2,500 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established in honour of Philip Emlyn Thomas, a science graduate of the University of Newcastle, whose love of music equalled his interest in science. It is intended to recognise and enhance outstanding keyboard performance ability in students from the region.

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Residential Equity Scholarship
Donor: Residential Colleges Fund
Benefit: Up to ten (10) scholarships will be offered annually. The scholarship provides the benefit of $500 payable as a lump sum payment after the semester 1 census date.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established in 2010 to help students financially that are socially or economically disadvantaged.

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Residential Life Scholarship
Donor: Residential Colleges Fund
Benefit: One (1) scholarship will be offered annually. The scholarship provides the benefit of $500 payable as a lump sum payment after the semester 1 census date.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established in 2010 to be awarded to the most deserving applicant on the basis of contributions to the resident body, participation in college events and personal qualities.

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Sanitarium Honours Scholarship
Donor: Sanitarium Health Food Company
Benefit: One (1) scholarship is available, valued at $3000. An additional $2000 is provided to be used on consumables for the completion of the 2013 research on the topic 'Characterisation of Novel Grains: effect of heat processing'
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

Sanitarium Health Food Company is interested in promoting health by establishing links with the University of Newcastle for the purpose of developing Food Science and Human Nutrition.

The company has a long history and tradition of being at the forefront of health promoting consumer products and research and wishes to actively engage with the most promising graduates of the University of Newcastle.

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Seascape and Beyond Honours Scholarship in Mental Health Research - Suicide Prevention
Donor: Sescape and Beyond
Benefit: One (1) scholarship is available each year. This scholarship provides the benefit of $5000 from a portion of the proceeds of Seascape and Beyond Art Exhibition usually held each March.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

Juliet Clark established Seascape 'N' Beyond Art Exhibition in 2010 to raise funds for research into depression and suicide prevention after the tragic suicide of her daughter's friend Kavitha Collard in 2009. Kavitha touched many lives with her bright smile, gentle soul, and warm and vibrant personality.

Beyond Blue has been the single recipient of approximately $5, 000 -$10, 000 until 2012 when Juliet decided to share funds and establish an Honours Scholarship at the University of Newcastle with funds raised at the 2013 Seascape `N' Beyond Art Exhibition.

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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: Sunday, 31 March 2013

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.

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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: Sunday, 31 March 2013

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.

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SMART Mentor Scholarship
Benefit: * The scholarship provides the benefit of $12,000, payable in 20 fortnightly installments of $600 for full-time scholars. * If the scholar has not already completed the course, SMART will agree to pay half cost for the SCIT2100 online course.
Closing Date: Friday, 16 November 2012

This scholarship was first established in 2012.

SMART (Science, Maths and Real Technology) is a science communication program from the University of Newcastle's Faculty of Science and Information Technology.

The scholarships are an important part of fulfilling SMART's mission to:

Inspire, inform and involve young people with science, including mathematics engineering and technology

Provide opportunities for university students to learn and practice science communication

Encourage widespread ongoing participation and dialogue relating to science

Mentor scholars will be involved in researching, developing and presenting science shows and workshops, a mini project and/or research project paper, being mentored and mentoring other students, professional development and assisting in the running of the program.

This is a practical scholarship best suited to students looking to gain work experience, professional development and new skills in the fields of science communication and project management.

SMART will provide office space on the Callaghan campus for the scholar and excluding time spent delivering shows in schools, they will be expected to spend approximately 24 hours per week in the office.

Office time will be spent developing new shows and workshops and performing research on successful science engagement particularly in low SES environments. It is our hope that this research may lead onto a research paper and/or Master project. The scholar will also be expected to help with general running of the project including making school bookings and preparing the show equipment.

Shows are primarily held in schools around the footprint of the Uni (Central Coast to Upper Hunter) but we do occasionally do tours further afield and have a regular contract performing for schools in the Northern Territory.

Scholars will be required to undertake at least one subject per semester but may be able to do more than this, particularly if the subjects are flexible/online. This scholarship is not suitable for students who wish to study full time in 2013 as a high level of commitment to the project is required.

We are happy to be flexible around part time work and holidays and we may also be able to offer you hourly paid (~$35) work in addition to your scholarship hours.

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The Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia (PESA NSW) Earth Sciences Honours Scholarship
Donor: The Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia, NSW branch (PESA NSW)
Benefit: One (1) scholarship of $1500 will be offered in 2013, payable in a lump sum payment after Semester 1 census date.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established by the NSW branch of The Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia, (PESA NSW) to assist a student to complete an honours year in Earth Sciences.

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The Wollotuka Institute Honours Scholarship
Amount: $8,000 Number available: 1 Closing Date: Thursday, 28 February 2013

This scholarship was established by the Umulliko Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an Honours program to assist in the payment of their HECS fees allowing them to progress towards a postgraduate degree.

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Tina Offler and John Patrick Plant Science Honours Scholarship
Donor: Tina Offler and John Patrick
Benefit: One (1) scholarship of $1000 will be offered annually and is payable after Semester 1 census date.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

This scholarship was established by Tina Offler and John Patrick using funds in lieu of gifts on their retirement from the University of Newcastle in 2007. The intention of the scholarship is to promote the study of functional plant sciences at the University of Newcastle. Specifically this will be achieved by supporting a high calibre student enrolled in an Honours program under the supervision of a Plant Science Group academic located in the Discipline of Biological Sciences, School of Environmental Sciences.

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University of Newcastle and 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: Sunday, 30 June 2013

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.

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Vice Chancellor's Honours Scholarships
Benefit: Two scholarships will be offered in each Faculty valued at $2000 each.
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 March 2013

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.

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