Lewis Ewart Lewis Physiotherapy Scholarship 2026 in University of Newcastle

This scholarship was established in memory of Lewis Ewart Lewis, a local physiotherapist who committed his entire career to the well being of the people of Newcastle. Born in Newcastle in 1909, Lewis commenced his health professional career as a podiatrist and chiropodist before qualifying as a physiotherapist in 1945.

One of the pioneers of private physiotherapy practice, Lewis was highly regarded by both his many patients, some of whom travelled 4-5 hours each way to consult him, and by his peers.He retired from his practice in Hunter St, Newcastle in 1968 but maintained an active interest in physiotherapy for the rest of his life.

Following his passing in 2004, the Lewis Ewart Lewis Physiotherapy Scholarship was established to help disadvantaged physiotherapy students at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship realised Lewis' ambition of supporting promising local students to enter the profession in which he took great pride and to which he devoted most of his professional life.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 8, 2026
• Value$8,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Newcastle
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Newcastle
• Course to studyPhysiotherapy
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Benefits

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $8,500 to be paid as a lump sum in Semester 1.

Payment is typically received 2–3 weeks after the census date, or 2–3 weeks after you accept your offer if the census date has already passed.

Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

• Be enrolled in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree with UON.
• Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
• Demonstrate academic achievement by having a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or higher in your current program.
• Demonstrate that the ability to study is affected, or will be affected, by financial hardship.
• Be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident (including holders of a permanent humanitarian visa and New Zealand citizens with permanent residency).
• 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 Deadline

February 8, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Newcastle on applications.newcastle.edu.au to apply

Foe more information on how to apply visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage