The Shaping Futures Full Degree Scholarship was established in 2025, with the aim of helping students who are most in need.
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Summary
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Benefits
This scholarship provides a total benefit of $25,000 up to a maximum term of 5 years. The scholarship provides $5,000 annually, paid as a lump sum in Semester 1 each year.
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).
- 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 an Australian permanent resident (including holders of a permanent humanitarian visa and New Zealand citizens with permanent residency).
- Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents. Applications will be ranked against the criteria and an offer will be made to the applicant who best meets the eligibility criteria.
Application Deadline
February 8, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage.
