University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship 2027

The University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship Program recognises the exceptional achievements and outstanding dedication of the high achieving applicants, across a range of cohorts, who are commencing their first undergraduate degree with University of Newcastle.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 10, 2027
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Newcastle
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Newcastle
• Course to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The scholarship provides a total benefit of $30,000 to $50,000 depending on the standard fulltime duration of your program. The scholarship will be paid as $5,000 each semester.

Requirements

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

• Be commencing in any undergraduate degree with University of Newcastle.
• Be a Year 12 School Leaver, having completed secondary school in the year prior to commencing your degree.
• Maintain fulltime enrolment with a minimum of 80 units for the academic year, unless approved with special consideration.
• Have achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent interstate senior secondary admission rank of 95.00 or higher, not including adjustment factors.
• Have been recognised as Dux by your regional or remote High School in the year prior to commencing university study.
• Be relocating from a regional area outside of the Hunter and Central Coast.
• Not have previously received this scholarship.
• Not hold another University of Newcastle scholarship for the same academic year.

Selection Process

• Applications for this scholarship must be submitted along with the required supporting documents and/or declaration online by the advertised application close date.
• Selection will preference students residing in the University of Newcastle’s designated regions. Where applicants are equally ranked, preference may be given to applicants whose relocation is from a greater distance.

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.

Provide proof you were awarded Dux or top Year 12 student, such as a certificate or letter. If unavailable when applying, declare this and agree to provide evidence before scholarship payment.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

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