University of Newcastle GHD Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship in STEM 2025

The GHD Foundation has established this scholarship to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students to undertake a course leading to a degree at the University of Newcastle. Preference will be given to applicants who are studying a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics-related) course.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 4, 2025
• Value$10,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Newcastle
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Newcastle
• Course to studyScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $10,000 providing ongoing eligibility is met for the 2 year term of the scholarship.

The scholarship will be paid $2,500 each semester 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 your 1st year of any undergraduate program with the University of Newcastle.
• Be enrolled in any year of an undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics degree.
• Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
• Have an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent of 75 or higher.
• Establish your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage with the university via the process available here.
• Be an Australian citizen.
• 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 an 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.
• The application will include a free text question asking you to outline your interest in associated future opportunities with this donor and/or Industry partner.

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, kidnly visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage.