Scholarships
A range of scholarship opportunities exist for new and continuing undergraduate students who want to change the world.
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Make the world a better place
The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is on a mission to inspire, educate and cultivate the next generation of globally aware and socially conscious Australian leaders.
Scholarship benefits
Life-long
friendships and bonds
Values based
leadership program
up to $75,000
China immersion experience
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Ma & Morley Experience
The Ma & Morley Scholarship program is a transformational experience - one of friendship, self exploration, mentorship and connection. Hear from our past scholars on how the Scholarship experience influenced their lives.
Growing in confidence 1:58
Tatjana shares her mission to make the creative arts, in particular, dance, more inclusive and accessible.
Pushing boundaries 01:55
Building connections 01:46
2024 Ma & Morley Scholarship Program Highlights
Ma & Morley Scholars celebrate the remarkable moments of 2024, highlighting the achievements and vibrant experiences of the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program in another exciting and inspiring year.
About the program
Founded to honour the life-changing and enduring friendship between Chinese entrepreneur Jack Ma and Novocastrian Ken Morley, this first of its kind Program encourages students to connect, learn and reach for their passion in a space of shared values.
Acknowledgements
We acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional custodians of the lands on which our offices are located:
The Pambalong Clan of the Awabakal Nation - Newcastle campus at Callaghan, Darkinung People - Central Coast campus at Ourimbah, Biripai People - Port Macquarie campus
We also acknowledge and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from where our applicants, scholars and mentors are drawn.
We acknowledge and pay our respects to their ancestors past and present and acknowledge Indigenous future leaders, and it is the hope of the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program that we can develop meaningful relationships and work with current generations to be part of creating a fairer and respectful Australia now and into the future.
At least one third of the scholars in the program are Indigenous and we are honoured to offer the tools and support to develop their leadership qualities and global opportunities so they can change the world.
Equity & Diversity Statement
Equity is in the DNA of the University of Newcastle and is a fundamental principle of the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program. In line with this intrinsic commitment to equity, the program provides a welcoming, respectful, and safe social and learning environment for students from any background.
Follow the link to read the full Ma & Morley Scholarship Program Equity and Diversity Statement (PDF, 100KB).
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.