Applications closed
Amount

$10,000

Number available

1

Closing date

17 March 2024

Scholarship details

Donor

This is a donor-funded scholarship from The Penn Foundation.

Establishment

The Penn Foundation Scholarship was established to support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student commencing in the Bachelor of Midwifery or Bachelor of Nursing degree.

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


Eligibility

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

  • Be enrolled in 1st year of a Bachelor of Midwifery or Bachelor of Nursing undergraduate program with the University of Newcastle.
  • Establish your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage with the university as outlined here.
  • 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

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $10,000 paid in two lump sums of $5,000 after the relevant census dates (usually in April and September). Scholarship duration is one year.


Selection

Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the applicant's personal statement, with reference to the eligibility criteria.

Selection will be made by the Indigenous Selection Panel which will consist of a minimum of three members chosen by the Pro Vice-Chancellor – Indigenous Strategy and Leadership.

Preference will be given to Midwifery Students.

All applicants will be notified of an outcome via email. This will occur within around 6 weeks of the scholarship application closing date.


College

College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing


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