Applications open
Amount

$5,000

Number available

1

Closing date

05 March 2025

Scholarship details

Donor

Friends of the University of Newcastle.

Establishment

This scholarship was established in 1994 to support students with demonstrated sporting ability and potential, and encourage their contribution to the sporting achievements of the university. The purpose of this scholarship is to improve the quality of our sporting teams, raise the university’s profile through sport, and establish a standard of excellence to complement our academic achievements.

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

It is the intention of this scholarship that the successful recipient will be active on campus and/or participate in inter-university competitions, representing the university at local, district, and national levels in their chosen sport.

For more information on this scholarship, please review the full Terms and Conditions.


Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

  • Be enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree or enabling program at the University of Newcastle.
  • In the scholarship award year, be a member of, and play with a University of Newcastle sporting team or represent the University in an individual or team sport.
  • Be enrolled full-time.
  • Demonstrate academic progress by the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent required for entry for commencing students, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 for continuing students (evidence not required for current UON students).
  • Have attained an equivalent sporting standard in the previous 2 years of selection at district representative level in the sport for an Under 17 or older age district team as a minimum.
  • Must not be a Professional Sports Person.
  • Not have previously received this scholarship.

Required Documentation

Required documents will be listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of your application. The application portal accepts PDF only. A maximum of 3 PDF smaller than 5 MB can be added per document type upload field.

  • A personal statement (approx. 1 A4 page) outlining your academic achievements, career aspirations in the relevant area of study, and how this scholarship would assist you. This statement will cover all scholarships you are submitting for.
  • Evidence of selection in a representative team or participation in a highlight event, including web links to details of selection and participation, published articles and results. You can also include your cv, club memberships etc.
  • A written reference which can confirm your sporting achievements, including selection for and participation in highlight events if applicable.

Benefit

The scholarship provides a benefit of $5,000 paid in the semester of award, after the census date.


Selection

Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents.

The Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated sporting ability, academic merit and commitment to the sporting achievements of the University.


College


Contact Details

Admissions and Scholarships
Student and Academic Services
University of Newcastle
University Drive
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308

Phone: +61 2 4921 5000
Email: scholarships@newcastle.edu.au