McNair Foundation Indigenous Scholarship

Applications open
Amount

$30,000

Number available

1

Closing date

08 February 2026

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Scholarship details

Donor

McNair Charitable Foundation

Establishment

The McNair Foundation Indigenous Scholarship was established by the McNair Charitable Foundation in 2019 to support Indigenous students to complete their undergraduate studies at the University of Newcastle.

Eligibility

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

  • Be enrolled in any year (including Honours) of an undergraduate program offered by the College of Medicine, Health and Wellbeing, OR an Education program within the School of Education.
  • Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
  • 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).
  • Establish your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status per the process outlined on the Wollotuka Institute's study with us page.
  • Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.

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.

Benefit

This scholarship is for a term of 3 years, provided ongoing eligibility is maintained, with a maximum benefit of $30,000.

The scholarship is paid as a $5,000 lump sum each semester. Payment will generally be made 2-3 weeks following the relevant census dates.

Selection

Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents. The Selection Committee will take into account prior academic achievement, community leadership, and involvement with extra-curricular activities.

College

Contact Details

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

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