This scholarship was established by Shamila and Ravendra Naidu in memory of their only child, the late Dr Roneal Naidu.
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Summary
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Benefits
This scholarship provides a total benefit of $32,000 up to a maximum 4-year tenure, provided ongoing eligibility is met. The scholarship provides $8,000 annually paid as $4,000 in each semester.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in any year of an undergraduate program with the University of Newcastle.
- Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
- Demonstrate academic progress by the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent required for entry for commencing students, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 for continuing students (evidence not required for current UON students).
- 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.
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident (including New Zealand Permanent Residents) or have refugee status
- 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. Preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Application Deadline
February 8, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage.
