Scholarships

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships

The RTP scholarships listed below are currently available to domestic applicants only and provide comprehensive financial support for eligible HDR candidates.

Academic Pathway Scheme

A limited number of RTP funded scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants, who have demonstrated a proven capacity for research, academic merit and the ability to make an ongoing impact in their academic careers. Scholarship recipients will be included in the Academic Career Preparation pathway and will gain a range of experiences working closely alongside their academic mentor as an integral part of the University’s multifaceted and holistic approach to learning and teaching.

Applicants who are University of Newcastle medalists will also be considered for the University Medalist Scholarship Top Up.

APS Scholarship Application Form

APS Scholarship Guidelines

Value:

• A fee offset for up to 3.5 years
• A stipend of $40,690 per annum (2027 rate) for up to 3.5 years
• A $10,000 per annum University Medalist scholarship top up for up to 3.5 years (limited to selected University Medalists)

Strategic Engagement Scheme

This scholarship is offered on a monthly basis to future students and current candidates less than 18 months into their candidature who are undertaking research in University priority research areas. Scholarship recipients will be included in the Industry Engaged PhD pathway. Scholars will be required to participate in an internship as a component of the Doctoral Degree program, agreed upon within the first 18 months of candidature.

Value:

• A fee offset for up to 3.5 years
• A stipend of $40,690 per annum (2027 rate) for up to 3.5 years

SES Scholarship Application Form

SES Scholarship Guidelines

Indigenous Priority Scheme

The University of Newcastle is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PhD candidates to achieve success in their studies. The Indigenous Priority Scheme is assessed and awarded on a monthly basis, conditional upon availability of funding.

IPS Scholarship Application Form

IPS Scholarship Guidelines

Value:

• A fee offset for up to 4 years
• A stipend of $54,414 per annum (2027 rate) for up to 4 years

PhD Scholarships and Opportunities

The University advertises scholarships for specific PhD projects.

• PhD scholarships and opportunities

International Scholarships

The University has partnered with the following organisations to offer scholarship awards to worthy eligible candidates:

• China Scholarship Council
• Project 89 Vietnam Government PhD Scholarship

External Scholarship Opportunities

There are a number of generous externally funded scholarships available to help support your research at the University of Newcastle. You can apply for these opportunities through their respective websites.

• Externally funded scholarships