Applications closed
Amount

$10,000

Number available

1

Closing date

24 February 2024

Scholarship details

Donor

Emergence Insurance Pty Ltd

Establishment

Emergence Insurance would like to support students to prepare for careers in fields relevant to cyber security, support research into cyber security solutions and encourage more knowledge in this specialised area. It is encouraged that the scholars will engage with Emergence Insurance throughout their research and industry engagement process.

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 a Master of Cyber Security or Bachelor of Computer Science with a Cyber Security Major (any academic year can apply, however preference may go to undergraduate 4th year)..
  • Be enrolled full-time.
  • Be an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident (includes New Zealand Permanent Residents).
  • 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.
  • The application will include a free text question asking you to outline your interest in associated future opportunities with this donor and/or Industry partner.

Benefit

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $10,000 over 1-year tenure, paid as $5000 in semester 1 and semester 2.


Selection

Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents, with reference to the eligibility criteria.


College

College of Engineering Science and Environment


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