University of Newcastle Which Way? Indigenous Student Scholarship 2025

This scholarship has been established to support the development of the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers. It reflects the University of Newcastle’s ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advancement and recognises the important role of Indigenous-led research in improving health equity.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 4, 2025
• Value$5000
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Newcastle
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Newcastle
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $5000 for a term of one year. This is paid as $2500 over two semesters. Payments are generally made 3 weeks after the relevant semester census dates.

Requirements

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

• Be an enrolled student at the University of Newcastle.
• Have completed your first year of your program (80 units for undergraduate) or have commenced a post graduate program in a College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing program or a health-related field.
• 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.

Interview Dates and 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.

Selection will be made by the Selection Panel which will consist of a minimum of three members chosen by Professor Michelle Kennedy.

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.

• You may be required to provide documents to support your educational challenges and personal circumstances. These will be identified when you apply based on your individual application responses.

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 schoalrship webpage.