Key Dates

Application & Selection

The Ma & Morley Program team will host three information sessions, where we'll provide an overview of the Scholarship Program and guide prospective applicants through the application process. We are hosting two face-to-face sessions (Gosford and Callaghan) and one online session via Zoom.

1 July 2026	Applications Open for the 2027 Ma & Morley Scholarship Program
15 August 2026	Open Day Session: Callaghan campus
19 August 2026	Ma & Morley Information Session for applicants (Online)
24 August 2026	Ma & Morley Information Session for applicants (Gosford)
25 August 2026	Ma & Morley Information Session for applicants (Callaghan)
29 August 2026	Open Day Session: Central Coast campus'
6 September 2026	Applications close
Early October 2026	Online Interviews held via Zoom Dates TBC
November 2026	Conditional offers released
January 2027	All offers finalised All applicants notified of outcome

Core Program Activities

Ma & Morley Scholars are required to participate in the Program’s core activities each year as part of their scholarship. Activities are aligned with a Scholar's stage in the Program, based on the year they commenced.

Scholars commencing in 2027 are Stage 1 Scholars.

Month	Stage	Activity
January/February 2027	Stage 1	Scholar Welcome Program
February 2027	Stage 3	Action Projects
June 2027	Stage 2	China Immersion
August 2027	Stage 2	Leadership Intensive
August 2027	All Stages	Gather and Connect
September 2027	Stage 1	Indigenous Immersion
October 2027	All Stages	Reflect and Share
December 2027	All Stages	Ma & Morley Gala

All activities are subject to travel restrictions and public health advice. Activities may be adapted, substituted, or postponed at short notice. Date TBC.

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.