Boeing Disability Scholarship

Applications open
Amount

$6,548

Number available

1

Closing date

08 February 2026

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Scholarship details

Donor

Boeing Defence Australia

Establishment

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company and its largest footprint outside of the United States. With a world-class team of 3,500 employees, BDA works alongside the Australian Defence Force and the Commonwealth of Australia to support some of the largest and most complex Defence projects across the nation. We have a thriving Australian supply chain supporting our operations, and we're proud to partner with great organisations that support veterans, STEM and the communities we live and work in.

Applicable to equity, disability, academic achievement, undergraduate.

Eligibility

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

  • Be enrolled in any year of any undergraduate degree at the University of Newcastle.
  • Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
  • Demonstrate that your ability to study is affected, or will be affected, by a long term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse (please see definition in attached conditions document).
  • Demonstrate high academic achievement, either through an ATAR of 75 or equivalent, a GPA 5.0 (continuing students), or school reference (or equivalent).
  • Be an Australian citizen.
  • 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.
  • You may be required to provide documents to support your educational challenges and personal circumstances. These will be identified when you apply based on your individual application responses.

Benefit

This scholarship provides a total benefit of $6,548 paid as a lump sum in Semester 1.

Payment is typically received 2–3 weeks after the semester census date, or 2–3 weeks after you accept your offer if the census date has already passed.

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.

Selection will be made by the Multi College Selection Panel which will consist of a minimum of three members.

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