University of Newcastle Australia International Excellence Scholarship 2024/25; The University of Newcastle in Australia offers the International Excellence Scholarship to outstanding international students enrolling in eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs. This merit-based scholarship provides up to AU$32,000 in funding to support high-achieving students from around the world.
Application Deadline:
- Opens: July 1, 2024
- Prepare early to ensure your application is submitted in time for consideration.
Eligible Fields of Study:
- College of Engineering, Science, and Environment
- College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing
- College of Human and Social Futures
Who Can Apply?
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- High-performing students with a strong academic background.
- International full-fee paying students.
- Students commencing study in an eligible CRICOS-registered program.
- Applicants not receiving another university scholarship unless special dispensation is granted.
Selection Criteria:
- Based on academic merit and potential for continued academic success.
Eligible Countries:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
Award Location:
- Australia
Number of Awards:
- Not specified
Scholarship Benefits:
- Annual Value: AU$4,000 to AU$8,000 per year, depending on the recipient’s region.
- Maximum Value: AU$32,000 over a 4-year full-time degree.
- Distribution: The scholarship is applied as tuition fee waivers directly to the recipient’s university account.
- Pro-rata Basis: Applied to each course taken each term.
- Fee Waiver: Reflected after the census date each term.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be an international full-fee paying student.
- Commence study in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.
- Not be receiving another university scholarship (unless special approval is granted).
- Meet the financial obligations as specified by the Australian Government.
Required Documentation:
- Listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of the application.
- Format: PDF only, with a maximum of 3 PDFs smaller than 5 MB per document type.
Application Process:
- University Admission Application: Apply for an eligible program at the University of Newcastle.
- Automatic Consideration: Your scholarship application will be considered along with your university admission application.
- Notification: Successful applicants will be informed of their scholarship offer and amount in their Letter of Offer.
- Acceptance: Inform the university if you wish to decline the scholarship offer.
Contact Details:
- International Scholarships, International Enquiries, Global Office
- University of Newcastle
- University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308, Australia
- Phone: +61 2 4913 8300
- Email: international-enquiries@newcastle.edu.au
For more detailed information and to apply, visit the University of Newcastle Scholarships page.
FAQs
Q: When do applications open? A: Applications open on July 1, 2024. Ensure you prepare early to submit your application on time.
Q: Who is eligible for the scholarship? A: International full-fee paying students with strong academic backgrounds enrolling in eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programs.
Q: What is the scholarship value? A: The scholarship ranges from AU$4,000 to AU$8,000 per year, with a maximum of AU$32,000 over a 4-year degree.
Q: How are the scholarships applied? A: The scholarship benefits are applied as tuition fee waivers directly to the recipient’s university student account on a pro-rata basis per term.
Q: Can I apply if I have another scholarship? A: No, unless you have special dispensation from the university.
For any further questions, contact the International Enquiries at the University of Newcastle.
