Ma & Morley Scholarships Program
$75,000
30
Scholarship details
Donor
Jack Ma FoundationEstablishment
The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is a transformative experience offered to students of the University of Newcastle who want to change the world.
The program aims to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders and is only made possible by a generous $20 million US philanthropic commitment by the Jack Ma Foundation.
There are a total of 20 scholarships available for new students and 10 scholarships available for continuing students per year under the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program. Scholarships provide opportunity for Indigenous students, students with educational disadvantage, Academic Excellence, and immersion programs for continuing students.
When applying please indicate which categories of Ma & Morley Scholarships you wish to be considered for. The one application will be considered for each category, however only one offer can be made.
For further details and to register interest and/or apply, please visit: www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/ma-and-morley-scholarship-program/
Applicable to: equity, educational disadvantage, financial disadvantage, academic achievement, Indigenous Australian, long term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse, Refugee status, regional and remote disadvantage, enabling, travel, part-time.
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.
- Documents required may vary depending on your application responses. Please refer to the Your Documents section of your application for information on what you will need to provide.
Benefit
Up to $75,000 in financial assistance over the course of your degree.
Benefit of $10,000 to $15,000 each year over duration of degree for new students, and a $6,000 one off payment for continuing students.
Selection
Selection of the scholar will be on the basis of assessment of the application and supporting documents against the eligibility criteria. An interview process will follow for short listed candidates.
College
- College of Engineering Science and Environment
- College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing
- College of Human and Social Futures
Contact Details
MMSP Scholarship Coordinator
Office of Alumni & Philanthropy
University of Newcastle
University Drive
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308
Phone: +61 2 49218764
Fax: +61 2 4921 5759
Email: MMSP@newcastle.edu.au
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