Umwelt Scholarship in Integrated Environmental and Social Sustainability

Applications open
Amount

$20,000

Number available

1

Closing date

08 February 2026

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Scholarship details

Donor

Umwelt Environmental and Social Consultants

Establishment

Umwelt Environmental and Social Consultants is a national consultancy, with our roots in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Over the last 30 years, we have benefited from the enthusiasm, insights, commitment and knowledge of many graduates from the University of Newcastle. We are proud of our long history of providing meaningful environmental and social impact career opportunities in our region for people with diverse skills and experience.

Umwelt has created this scholarship to help enable a bright future for sustainable environmental management in our region, including increasing equity in access to education and diversity in how environmental and social assessment and management are delivered. This scholarship honours the valuable contribution of Pam Dean-Jones to integrated environmental studies, management and planning in our region. Pam worked for Umwelt for more than 25 years, before retiring in 2024.

Umwelt are offering this scholarship to support University of Newcastle undergraduate students to gain both academic qualifications and practical workplace experience. It is the intention of Umwelt to build ongoing relationships with scholars including opportunities for paid work experience and professional networking opportunities during their degree program.

Applicable to academic achievement

Eligibility

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

  • Be enrolled in first year of an undergraduate program offered by the College of Engineering, Science and Environment or the College of Human and Social Futures.
  • Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
  • Have an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent of 75 or higher.
  • Be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident (including holders of a permanent humanitarian visa and New Zealand citizens with permanent residency).
  • Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.
  • Preference will be given to Indigenous students. Please see Wollotuka’s study with us page for information on establishing your status.

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

This scholarship provides a total maximum benefit of $20,000 over 4 years, paid as a $2,500 lump sum in each semester.

Payments are 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. Preference will be given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

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