UOW 2026 The Movement Disorder Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship carries forward the legacy of the Movement Disorder Foundation and the person who inspired it - cerebal palsy sufferer, Peter Hains. It was the objective of the Movement Disorder Foundation to make a significant difference to all individuals living with a physical disability, and also to make a significant difference to the wider community so that those living with such disability find it easier to navigate the challenges of daily living.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 14, 2026
• Value$7,000 per annum
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Undergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Wollongong
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Wollongong
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

$7,000 per annum for up to four (4) years.

Requirements

• Successful applicants must remain enrolled in an undergraduate degree at any onshore campus at the University of Wollongong for the duration of the scholarship.
• Successful applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Wollongong for the duration of this scholarship.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder
• Applicants must have a physical disability that impedes their ability to function due to mobility limitations
• Preference will be given to undergraduate students, however Masters and PhD students are also welcome to apply
• A personal statement which self-discloses that as an applicant, you have a physical disability that impacts on your mobility and physical capacity.
• A one page statement outlining your future careers goals, with a focus on how you cope to contribute to improving the lives of people living with physical disabilities.
• Preference will be giving to Medicine (MD) or Engineering (EIS) students with 2 of the 5 scholarships specifically reserved for these disciplines, in alignment with the legacy of the Movement Disorder Foundation
• Successful applicants must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65
• Community involvement as presented in the application will be strongly considered when awarding this scholarship

Application Deadline

March 14, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Wollongong on scholarships.uow.edu.au to apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Wollongong scholarship webpage.