University of Newcastle Claudia Sloan Scholarship for Indigenous Students 2025

This scholarship was established by alumnus Mr. Ross Gittins AM to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students facing educational disadvantages.

 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 4, 2025
• Value$20,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Newcastle
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Newcastle
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

This scholarship is an annual lump sum payment of $5,000 for the duration of your degree (up to four years). The scholarship provides a maximum total benefit of up to $20,000 over the full tenure.

The scholarship will be paid after the relevant census dates (usually in April and September).

Requirements

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

• Be enrolled in 1st year of an undergraduate degree program with the University of Newcastle.
• Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
• Establish your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage with the university via the process available here.
• 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.

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.

Application Deadline

August 4, 2025

How To Apply

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

Contact:

• Phone: +61 2 4921 5000
• Email: [email protected]

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