This scholarship was established to provide access to further education and opportunities to a student who may not otherwise be able to afford to attend Univer...
University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship - Indigenous Year 12 School Leavers
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.
Scholarship details
Application dates
Open all year round
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_040
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Academic merit
High school leaversAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- University of Newcastle
Study level:
- Undergraduate
Study Load:
- Full Time
Location:
- NSW
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this degree, you must:
– be commencing in any undergraduate degree with the 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;
– establish your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage with the university;
– have achieved an ATAR or equivalent interstate senior secondary admission rank of 95.00 or higher, not including adjustment factors;
– have received an admission offer in, or before, the main school leaver admission round;
– not hold a concurrent scholarship of equal or higher value;
– not have previously received this scholarship.
How to Apply
No application is required for this scholarship as selection is based on your UAC admissions application.
Further Information
This scholarship provides a total benefit of $30,000 to $50,000 depending on the standard full-time duration of your program.
The scholarship will be paid at $5,000 each semester.