University of Newcastle 2027 Margaret Crawshaw Schmidt Winter Research Scholarship

Are you fascinated by the mysteries of the universe?

The Margaret Crawshaw Schmidt Winter Research Scholarship is your chance to dive into real astrophysics, gaining experience with leading scientists in cutting-edge topics like solar/stellar interiors, flares, winds, and exoplanet atmospheres.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 3, 2027
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Newcastle
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Newcastle
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• $5,000

Requirements

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

• Be enrolled in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Newcastle.
• Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
• Demonstrate academic achievement by a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.0 or higher in your current program. Please note, evidence is not required with your application as we will use University records.
• This scholarship is open to both domestic (Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents) and international students.
• 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, with reference to the eligibility criteria.
• Selection will be made by three Academic members of staff from the University’s Solar and Exoplanet Research Group.

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 a scholarship would assist you. This statement will cover all scholarships you are applying for.
• A 300 word statement outlining your motivation to undertake a research project during the Midyear/Winter Session. The research project must fall within astrophysics, eg solar/stellar interiors, flares, winds, and exoplanet atmospheres.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

March 3, 2027

How To Apply

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

For more information, kindly visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage.