External Scholarships

Here you will find links to some great scholarships offered outside the university. These are not administered by the University of Newcastle so follow the links to get all the information you need.

Available scholarships

International

Australia Awards Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

They provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

The study and research opportunities provided by Australia Awards Scholarships develop the skills and knowledge of individuals to drive change and contribute to development in their own countries.

Please review the website for more information on participating countries and application open and close dates.


Research and Postgraduate

General Sir John Monash Foundation - John Monash Scholarship

The next round of applications for the 2023 John Monash Scholarships will open on 1st May 2022

John Monash Scholarships recognise excellence and leadership and celebrate one of Australia’s finest leaders: General Sir John Monash. Scholarships are awarded annually to outstanding Australian graduates to support them with post graduate study at the world’s best universities. Successful applicants have demonstrated excellence in their field, leadership potential, and are motivated to contribute to a better Australia.

The John Monash Scholarships are not limited by age, gender, academic field of study or choice of overseas university.


The John Monash Scholarships are open for people of all ages and from all fields of endeavour to undertake a postgraduate degree (Masters, PhD or equivalent degree) overseas with the below benefits:

  • Choose any overseas university to best support your field of study.
  • Receive $75,000 AUD for each year of study (maximum length of study is 3 years at a total of $225,000 AUD).
  • Get travel support and advice for relocating overseas.
  • Join a collaborative and networking alumni of 233 John Monash Scholars to date, who are working in Australia as well as internationally, responding to the greatest challenges of our time.
  • Benefit from ongoing professional development and enhance your capacity for leadership.

QUAD FELLOWSHIP by SCHMIDT FUTURES

Applications launch March 2022.

On September 24, 2021, Quad partners Australia, India, Japan, and the United States announced the Quad Fellowship: a first-of-its-kind scholarship program designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists. Schmidt Futures , a philanthropic initiative, will operate and administer the fellowship program in consultation with a non-governmental taskforce, comprised of academic, foreign policy, and private sector leaders from each Quad country.

This program will sponsor 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master’s and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States.

The Quad Fellowship offers a unique combination of financial benefits, cross-cultural exchange, networking, and content programming. Each Quad Fellow will receive a one-time award of $50,000 which can be used for tuition, research, fees, books, room and board, and related academic expenses (e.g., registration fees, research-related travel). All Quad Fellows are eligible to apply for separate demonstrated needs-based funding of up to $25,000 to cover costs related to completing graduate-level studies.

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
  • Be citizens or legal permanent residents of Australia, India, Japan, or the United States
  • Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field by August 2023
  • Have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level
  • If applicants are currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program, they may apply if they will be enrolled in a qualified academic program during their time as a Fellow (i.e., August 2023 - May 2024)

For more information and FAQs, please visit the website quadfellowship.org

The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) Research & Postgraduate Scholarships

Honours Scholarship - consists of an A$5,000 payment given to students undertaking an honours project involving the use of nuclear techniques, materials or by using prior AINSE-sponsored research data.

Postgraduate Research Award (PGRA) - consists of a A$7,500 per annum stipend given to students studying their PhD at an AINSE Member University. The Award also provides travel and accommodation support for students to present at conferences, undertake field work or travel to ANSTO facilities.

Residential Student Scholarship - for students who will need to stay at ANSTO facilities for a period averaging no less than 6 months per year. The RSS comprises an A$7,500 stipend and A$5,000 travel support per annum.

Early Career Researcher Grant - consists of a A$10,000 payment given to persons in the first five years of their postdoctoral research career. The grant can be spent on travel, accommodation, consumables and carer requirements, subject to AINSE discretion.

SAAFE Research Internship Program (Scholarship AINSE ANSTO French Embassy) - supports Early Career Researchers at PhD and postdoctoral levels to travel from Australia to France – and from France to Australia – to initiate sustainable research networks and linkages.

AINSE Supported Facilities (ASF) travel scholarship - supports researchers and students who wish to undertake research at a facility outside ANSTO that is supported by AINSE. The ASF awards up to A$5,000 for travel expenses to the supported facility.

AINSE Travel Scholarships - Students who are enrolled at an AINSE Member University and presenting AINSE-supported research at an international meeting being conducted outside of Australia are invited to apply for AINSE International Conference Travel Scholarships. Successful applicants will be awarded up to A$1,000 towards the cost of their direct flights to and from the international conference.

Gary Sansom Scholarship 

Scholarship established to support the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program industry priorities. The successful recipient will be someone who wants to make a difference to the chicken meat industry by conducting research.

Each scholar is provided with a stipend of up to $35,000 for living expenses while undertaking a research project, attendance at poultry industry conferences and inclusion in Poultry Hub activities. Scholar also provided with an industry supervisor (coordinated by AgriFutures Australia) who will provide career pathway support and insights into the industry (this is in addition to academic supervisor). AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program will also assist the scholar in making contact with industry members (in areas where the scholar is interested in pursuing a career) and provide networking opportunities throughout the scholarship period.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or resident enrolled (or eligible to enrol) in postgraduate study (PhD, Masters, Honours or equivalent) at an Australian University. Must also be willing to have a member of the Australian chicken meat industry as a supervisor and have a desire to contribute to the industry in the long term.

For further information on the scholarship and to submit an application, please see the AgriFutures website .

Applications are now open and close 24 February 2021 at midnight AEDT.


Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

APS Bendi Lango Initiative

A bursary of $15000 per annum to support postgraduate Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying psychology.

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

A scholarship scheme offered by the Australian College of Nursing, designed to encourage and assist undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce. The scheme provides scholarships for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people studying an entry level health course.

The Aurora Project

Internship project supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and graduates via funded internships as pathways to jobs in Indigenous organisations and other organisations working in the Indigenous sector. The Commonwealth will provide financial support via scholarships for Indigenous interns under the Program.


Rural and Regional

BHP Future of Work Program

Together, BHP and the Department of Education, Skills and Employment have formed the Future of Work Program to promote educational pathways in regional areas and help support Australia’s road to economic recovery. BHP is investing up to $30 million to create 1,000 skills development opportunities through advanced apprenticeships and short courses, designed for students to help prepare regional workforces for the future and support local efforts to overcome economic challenges brought about by COVID-19. If you meet the eligibility and course criteria, you’ll gain the opportunity to have your student contribution covered and you may be eligible for assistance relating to other expenses.

Applications for the semester 1 program close 26 February, 2021. Access the application form here. For further information, email applications@regionalfutureofwork.com.

Tertiary Access Payment (TAP)

Did you finish Year 12 in 2021, and are you considering a move from regional or remote Australia to continue your studies? You might be eligible for a payment starting from $3,000 up to $5,000 from the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP).

Visit Services Australia to read the full list of eligibility criteria and read the program guidelines.

For more information on the TAP Scholarships, please see the flyer here. For more information on Australian Government Higher Education Supports for Regional Australians, please see the information sheet here.

Australian Government Department of Education and Training Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships

An extra $34.1 million over four years to support an additional 1,955 students living in rural, regional and remote Australia. The Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships scheme was implemented in 2018.

The scholarships provide up to $18,000 to support rural, regional and remote students studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), including Health and Agricultural Science at Certificate IV to PhD level. They also provide support for internships to increase students' job readiness.

JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism

This Award is an outstanding opportunity for a budding journalist to gain a diverse range of practical experiences within the field of rural and regional reporting, with a $10,000 scholarships and 3 relevant internships providing a launch pad to a career telling the rich stories from country Australia. See also RAS Scholarships and Grants page for other opportunities.

RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW scholarship of up to $6000 available for tertiary students seeking to contribute to the future of NSW. See also RAS Scholarships and Grants page for other opportunities


Rural and Regional Health

Rural Australia Medical Undergraduate Scholarship (RAMUS) Scheme

The RAMUS Scheme is funded by the Australian Government and assists selected students with a rural background to study medicine at university.

In addition to their rural background, RAMUS scholarship holders are selected on the basis of financial need and demonstrated commitment to working in rural Australia in the future.

S.A.R.R.A.H Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health

Check the Scholarships and Grants page for opportunities available to support the professional development of rural and remote Allied Health Professionals and students.


Health

Australian College of Nursing

Check the Scholarships page to see what Nursing scholarships are available.

Health Education and Training (HETI)

Check HETI's Placements, Scholarships and Grants page for opportunities to support participation in areas of need and support thousands of NSW Health staff and students to develop their careers.

NSW Government - Health

Please check the scholarships page for opportunities in Nursing and Midwifery offered each year.


Arts

Australia Council of the Arts - Grants and Scholarship

Opportunities in the Arts, including $50,000 travelling scholarships supported by The Marten Bequest.

The Brian White Scholarship

Offered by Commercial Radio Australia to both recent graduates and students who are in their final year of study in an applicable course such as Communications, Media, Journalism or Radio. Recent graduates are defined as graduates who have completed their applicable degree within the past two years.

The scholarship winner will complete a paid 8-week work placement in either Sydney or Melbourne with their time split into two-week blocks at stations owned by major networks: Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), Australian Radio Network (ARN), Macquarie Media Limited (MML) and Nova Entertainment.

Submissions will be accepted from April 12 2021 and will close on May 7 2021. Criteria and other details can be found at www.bhwscholarship.com.


Surveying

Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) Scholarships

The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) offers a number of scholarships each year for Year 12 students who qualify for entry into a Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Construction Management (Economics) or other appropriate course at an AIQS accredited university in Australia.


Science and Engineering

Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship

ASIS provide a scholarship inclusive of a paid work opportunity to penultimate/ final year students undertaking an undergraduate engineering (chemical, mechanical, process or electrical), science or technical degree at an Australian university or tertiary institution. Applications close 12 March.

The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) Winter School

Annual all-expenses-covered 5-day school hosted at ANSTO for final year undergraduate students


Teaching

NSW Teachers Federation

Check the website for scholarship opportunities including the Future Teacher Scholarships.

teach.NSW

Get paid to study! Check teach.NSW for NSW Department of Education teaching scholarships, internships and cadetships.


Conservation

Hunter Bird Observers Club

The offer the Wilma Barden Memorial Grant - up to $2000  to support research projects that promote the study and conservation of birds in Australia and that are of relevance to the Hunter Region.


Local Area

NSW Government Local Land Services - Hunter

Check the Incentives, Funding and Scholarships page for opportunities in local conservation and land management initiatives, including Hunter Land Care Scholarships. Please check the website for details and closing dates each year.

Cessnock City Council Mayoral Scholarships

Each year, the Mayoral Scholarship program offers students enrolled at TAFE or University who are residents of the Cessnock Local Government Area the chance to apply for a range of scholarships valued at $2,500 each.

Each scholarship is generously sponsored by a local club or business who is wanting to assist local young people to reach their full potential.


Travel and Mobility

Australian-American Fulbright Commission

Find a platform on the global stage - Scholarships valued at up to $40,000 for research or study at a U.S. institution. Open to all disciplines. Please check the information for Australian Applicants for details of available scholarships, application rounds, and closing dates each year.

General Sir John Monash Foundation - John Monash Scholarship

The General Sir John Monash Foundation was established in 2001 with an initial contribution from the Australian Federal Government together with further contributions from corporate and private sponsors and donors.

Its purpose is to raise funds for, and to administer, Australia’s own postgraduate scholarships- the John Monash Scholarships- to foster leadership, expertise and international networks, as well as build Australia’s capabilities for the future.

The John Monash Scholarships are postgraduate scholarships awarded to outstanding Australians with leadership potential who wish to study overseas. The John Monash Scholarships are amongst the most important postgraduate scholarships currently available in Australia.

King's College London - Australian Bicentennial Scholarships and Fellowships

These scholarships and fellowships are one-off awards open to Australian postgraduate students or academic staff wishing to come to the UK.

Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship program, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.

Rotary Peace Fellowships

The fellowships fund study at one of the six Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution, located at seven prestigious universities worldwide.

Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship

Offered by Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) gives one emerging Australian artist or Australian art history student the extraordinary opportunity to develop their practice or research through an itinerary of national or overseas travel.

The scholarship offers a generous $40 000 towards a travel budget that ensures the further development of art practice or research that will make a contribution to an understanding of Australian art.

QAGOMA may also have other scholarship opportunities listed on the scholarships page.


Women

Australian Graduate Women NSW

Please check the scholarship summary page for opportunities for graduate women advertised throughout the year. Check the scholarships information page for details of available scholarships. These awards are a great way to encourage women to continue their degrees and provide some financial support and encouragement.

The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) Wise School

Annual all-expenses-covered 4-day school hosted at ANSTO for first year female-identifying students.


General

Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT)

AVCAT provide scholarships valued between $3000 - $5000 to assist the child or grandchild of a person with operational service with the costs of studying.

Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Scholarships

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is committed to supporting young students through an annual scholarship program. Each year scholarships are awarded to full-time first year undergraduates studying at an Australian university or college campus for the first time. Opportunities are listed and applications open in January.

Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarships Program

this program offers scholarships to students from across the Port Stephens Local Government Area who are  embarking on their first year of tertiary study. Up to 18 scholarships valued at $2,000 each are available thanks to the generous sponsorship of local businesses keen to help local students realise their potential.

2021 applications closed 17 January. Check back in early 2022 for 2022 scholarships opportunities.

For more information about  the program, contact the Economic Development & Tourism Unit on 02 4988 0536 or email ed@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

The Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships between $4000 and $7000 to support 17-26 year old LGBT+ students who are planning to study full-time education at a public or private secondary school (final year) or public institution of higher education in Australia, for the purpose of gaining an educational or vocational qualification in any profession, trade or the arts.

Charlie Bell Scholarship for Future Leaders

This is a $15,000 scholarship which supports your undergradaute or postgraduate study and includes the opportunity to participate in a leadership program. Applications closed 6 November 2020. Check for 2022 applications from September 2021.

Surviving Mesothelioma - James "Rhio" O'Connor Memorial Scholarship Fund

This fund supports this scholarship/ essay competition for $1000 awarded several times a year.