This scholarship is in the memory of Miss Valasi Bleazard, late of Lorn in Maitland who died at the age of 90 at Faleula Methodist Campus in Western Samoa. She was born at Satupaitea in Western Samoa to Methodist Missionaries, hence her princess Christian name. During her adulthood here she had been a teacher of the Piano. Being born in Western Samoa , she was laid to rest in befitting manner at Vaega Satupaitea.
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Benefits
- The scholarship currently provides a benefit of $7500 to be paid as a lump sum.
- Payments are typically received 2–3 weeks after the semester census date, or 2–3 weeks after you accept your offer if the census date has already passed.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in 2nd year of the Joint Medical Program with University of Newcastle.
- Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
- Demonstrate academic achievement by successful progress in all 1st year courses.
- Demonstrate the impact of educational disadvantage such as carer and sole parent responsibilities, financial hardship, a long-term medical condition or disability, the ongoing effects of abuse, regional/remote disadvantage, or applicant attributes such as being an Indigenous Australian, having a Refugee background, or placement with an Out-of-Home Care provider.
- Be female
- Not have previously completed an Australian undergraduate degree program.
- Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.
Selection Process
- Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents.
Application Documents
Required documents will be listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of your application. The application portal accepts PDF only. A maximum of 3 PDF smaller than 5 MB can be added per document type upload field.
- A personal statement (approx. 1 A4 page) outlining your academic achievements, career aspirations in the relevant area of study, and how this scholarship would assist you. This statement will cover all scholarships you are submitting for.
Check also:
2025 Faculty of Engineering International Tuition Fee Research Scholarship at The University of Sydney Australia
Application Deadline
February 8, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage.
