Scholarships
Our scholarship programs align to the University’s values of excellence, equity, sustainability and engagement
Explore our scholarships
Each year, more than $4 million in scholarships are awarded to students, and are designed to recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students.
Many of our scholarships have been created as a result of generous philanthropic donations to the University, from individuals and organisations who share our belief that everyone with talent and dedication deserves the chance to pursue their dreams.
Who is eligible to apply?
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
Featured scholarships
Midyear ESSUN Equity Scholarships
Our $2000 ESSUN Equity Scholarships are now open for students commencing in Semester 2. Apply now!
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Downer Empowering Women in STEM Scholarships
Downer Group are supporting a new $5000 scholarship for women in STEM degrees in Semester 2. Apply now!
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AHO Tertiary Accommodation Grants
We are pleased to announce that the Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) will support over 20 Tertiary Accommodation Grants in 2025 for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students experiencing housing stress. Apply now.
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Hunter Water Corporation Indigenous Scholarship
The Hunter Water Corporation Indigenous Scholarship aims to support an Indigenous University of Newcastle student studying in the area of media, marketing, communication, business, or engineering. Hunter Water operates ...
Port of Newcastle Indigenous STEM Scholarship
Port of Newcastle is the largest port on the east coast of Australia. As a global trade gateway for more than 220 years, we deliver safe, sustainable and efficient logistics solutions. This scholarship has been establis...
Justice Health Custodial Health Excellence Scholarship
Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (The Network) manages the health care of more than 30,000 patients in custody within secure settings across NSW. We provide 800,000 occasions of service to adults and you...
GHD Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship in STEM
The GHD Foundation has established this scholarship to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students to undertake a course leading to a degree at the University of Newcastle. Preference will be give...
BAE Systems Australia First Nations Scholarship in Engineering
BAE Systems is Australia's most versatile defence and security company. From air and maritime sustainment to shipbuilding, the company has a long and proud heritage of providing advanced defence technology which protects...
Downer Empower Women in STEM Scholarship
Downer has been enabling communities to thrive in the Hunter for more than 100 years. As the Hunter region diversifies towards a clean energy future, Downer will be part of the journey – partnering with industry to suppo...
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International Students
We are proud to offer students both affordable tuition fees alongside competitive scholarships to support your studies.
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External Scholarships
Find out about some of the great scholarships offered outside the university.
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Graduate Research
We offer a range of scholarships to help you meet your living costs while you study.
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