This scholarship was established from the estate of Patricia Jensen, nee Smith. Born at Muswellbrook, Patricia discovered a love for Literature early in her formal schooling.
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Summary
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Benefits
The scholarship provides a total benefit of $7000, paid as two lump sums of $3500 in semester 1 and 2.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in any year of the Bachelor of Science (including combined programs) with the University of Newcastle.
- Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
- Demonstrate the impact of educational disadvantage such as carer and sole parent responsibilities, financial hardship, long-term medical condition, a disability, the ongoing effects of abuse, and regional/remote disadvantage.
- Equity scholarships will also consider applicant attributes such as being an Indigenous Australian, having a Refugee background, or placement with an Out-of-Home Care provider.
- Have an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent of 75 or higher for commencing students, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 for continuing students.
- 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 assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents, with reference to the eligibility criteria.
Application Deadline
February 8, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage.
