University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship - Regional High School Dux

Applications closed
Amount

$50,000

Number available

3

Closing date

10 January 2024

Scholarship details

Establishment

The University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship Program recognises the exceptional achievements and outstanding dedication of the high achieving applicants, across a range of cohorts, who are commencing their first undergraduate degree with University of Newcastle.

This scholarship program is available to high performing applicants, providing financial support of $10,000 each year for standard duration of degree (3-5 years) as well as opportunities for formal recognition by the Vice-Chancellor and access to leadership training and academic mentoring programs within your College.

The Regional High School Dux Scholarships are awarded to students who are recognised as Dux by their regional or remote high school in the year prior to university study.

If you are Dux of your high school and have received the Vice-Chancellor's Year 12 Award for Academic Excellence, you are still welcome to apply for this scholarship.

For more information, please review the full Terms and Conditions.

Eligibility

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

  • Be commencing in any undergraduate degree with University of Newcastle.
  • Be a Year 12 School Leaver, having completed secondary school in the year prior to commencing your degree.
  • Be enrolled full-time.
  • Have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent interstate senior secondary admission rank of 95.00 or higher, not including adjustment factors.
  • Have been recognised as Dux by your regional or remote High School in the year prior to commencing university study.
  • Not hold a concurrent scholarship of equal or higher annual value.
  • Not have previously received this scholarship.

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.

Evidence that you have been awarded Dux or are the top ranked student of your Year 12 cohort at your High School, such as a certificate or letter from your school.

Benefit

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $30,000 to $50,000 depending on the standard fulltime duration of your program.

The scholarship will be paid as $5000 each semester, paid after the relevant census dates with payment usually finalised in April and September.

Selection

Applications for this scholarship must be submitted along with the required supporting documents online by the advertised application close date. The scholarships will be awarded to the highest ranked candidates who meets all eligibility criteria.

College

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