The Friends of the University were established in 1981 to foster an awareness of the university and its place in the community, and to conduct activities including fundraising that promote the interests of the university. Since that time, via their book fair, the Friends have raised over $1,000,000 and contributed towards scholarships, art works, music, rare books, infrastructure and more.
This scholarship is open to both domestic and international students studying an eligible program with University of Newcastle.
For more information on this scholarship, please review the full Terms and Conditions.
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Summary
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Benefits
The scholarship provides a total benefit of $5,000 paid as one lump sum.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in any year of a Bachelor of Speech Pathology or a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Newcastle.
- Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
- Have the ATAR required for entry to your program if a new student; or a minimum GPA of 4.0 if you are a continuing student. Please note that you do not need to provide evidence of this as we will use University reporting.
- Demonstrate the impact of educational disadvantage such as carer and sole parent responsibilities, financial hardship, long-term medical condition, a disability, the ongoing effects of abuse, and regional/remote disadvantage.
- Equity scholarships will also consider applicant attributes such as being an Indigenous Australian, having a Refugee background, or placement with an Out-of-Home Care provider.
- Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.
Selection Process
Selection is competitive and based on a thorough assessment of each application, considering both the eligibility criteria and the applicant's demonstrated educational disadvantage.
The Scholarships Officer will assess applications in the following order of priority:
- Fulfilment of all eligibility criteria.
- Evidence of educational disadvantage.
- Academic merit (may be considered where relevant).
Application Documents
- 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.
- You may be required to provide documents to support your educational challenges and personal circumstances. These will be identified when you apply based on your individual application responses.
Application Deadline
February 8, 2026How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
University of Newcastle on applications.newcastle.edu.au to apply
Contact:
For more information, kindly visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage.
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