List of available scholarships for international students at University of Newcastle

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established through contributions from the University of Newcastle, industry donors, community organisations and the annual Reconciliation Scholarship Dinner Dance.
Published:August 20, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$40,000Deadline:February 8, 2026

This scholarship is open to both domestic and international students studying an eligible program with University of Newcastle. For more information on this scholarship, please review the full Terms and Conditions.
Published:August 6, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$5,000Deadline:February 8, 2026

The Friends of the University were established in 1981 to foster an awareness of the university and its place in the community, and to conduct activities including fundraising that promote the interests of the university. Since that time, via their book fair, the Friends have raised over $1,000,000
Published:August 6, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$5,000Deadline:February 8, 2026

The ‘Excelencia Internacional’ Scholarship 2026 has been established to attract high-performing students from South and Central America to study at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship acknowledges applicants with a strong academic background and provides an ongoing incentive fo
Published:August 1, 2025Type:Study in:South AustraliaValue:25% of gross annual international tuition feeDeadline:Not Specified

The International Excellence Scholarship 2026 has been established to attract high-performing students to study at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship acknowledges applicants with a strong academic background and provides an ongoing incentive for continued academic achievement. Scholarship
Published:August 1, 2025Type:Masters , PhD , UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:20% of gross annual international tuition feeDeadline:Not Specified

This scholarship has been established to support and acknowledge an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidate who is passionate about driving change in the sports industry and is undertaking postgraduate study in either the Master of International Sports Business or the Master of Sports Ana
Published:July 31, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:New South WalesValue:$7,000Deadline:November 2, 2025

This scholarship has been established to support and acknowledge a candidate who is passionate about making an impact in the global sports industry and is undertaking postgraduate study in either the Master of International Sports Business or the Master of Sports Analytics at the University of Newca
Published:July 31, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:New South WalesValue:$4500Deadline:November 2, 2025

This scholarship has been established to support and acknowledge a talented athlete undertaking postgraduate study in either the Master of International Sports Business or the Master of Sports Analytics at the University of Newcastle. It recognises the valuable contribution that high performing athl
Published:July 24, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:New South WalesValue:$14,000Deadline:November 2, 2025

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (The Network) manages the health care of more than 30,000 patients in custody within secure settings across NSW. We provide 800,000 occasions of service to adults and young people in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice system
Published:July 24, 2025Type:MastersStudy in:New South WalesValue:$5000Deadline:August 4, 2025

This scholarship was established to support a student financially while conducting a Physics Honours Project with the Centre for Organic Electronics (COE) at the University of Newcastle. The recipient must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Honours program. The project can be co-designed betw
Published:July 23, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$4,000Deadline:November 1, 2025

BAE Systems is Australia's most versatile defence and security company. From air and maritime sustainment to shipbuilding, the company has a long and proud heritage of providing advanced defence technology which protects both people and national security, keeping critical information and infrast
Published:July 23, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$40,000Deadline:August 4, 2025

The GHD Foundation has established this scholarship to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students to undertake a course leading to a degree at the University of Newcastle. Preference will be given to applicants who are studying a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathe
Published:July 22, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$10,000Deadline:August 4, 2025

This scholarship was established by alumnus Mr. Ross Gittins AM to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students facing educational disadvantages.
Published:July 22, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$20,000Deadline:August 4, 2025

The Association intends for these scholarships to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in achieving a career in surveying and to help them maintain a connection to their communities. Successful recipients will be offered opportunities to engage with association members, attend funct
Published:July 18, 2025Type:Masters , PhD , UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$10,000Deadline:August 4, 2025

In the 1990s a group known as the Friends of the Conservatorium set up a fund for the purpose of supporting the pursuit of studies in music. Their intent was to assist aspiring music students with study costs. This group ran a series of fundraising events including a cycle race. Unfortunately their
Published:July 18, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$5,000Deadline:August 4, 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 ro
Published:July 18, 2025Type:Masters , PhD , UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$5000Deadline:August 4, 2025

Downer has been enabling communities to thrive in the Hunter for more than 100 years. As the Hunter region diversifies towards a clean energy future, Downer will be part of the journey – partnering with industry to support the transition, whilst enabling regional communities to thrive. Reco
Published:July 18, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$5,000Deadline:August 4, 2025

Donor Mrs Margaret Brewer Establishment The Thomas Brewer Scholarship in Medicine was established by Margaret Brewer to support disadvantaged students studying in the Joint Medical Program with the University of Newcastle. The named scholarship is in memory of Margaret’s husband Thoma
Published:July 17, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$25,000Deadline:August 4, 2025

Donor McNair Charitable Foundation Establishment The McNair Foundation Indigenous Scholarship was established by the McNair Charitable Foundation in 2019 to support Indigenous students to complete their undergraduate studies at the University of Newcastle.
Published:July 17, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$25,000Deadline:August 4, 2025

Donor: Port of Newcastle Establishment Port of Newcastle is the largest port on the east coast of Australia. As a global trade gateway for more than 220 years, we deliver safe, sustainable and efficient logistics solutions. This scholarship has been established to: Develop and attr
Published:July 17, 2025Type:UndergraduateStudy in:New South WalesValue:$10,000Deadline:August 4, 2025
The University of Newcastle is a public university in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1965, it has a primary campus in the Newcastle suburb of Callaghan. The university also operates campuses in Central Coast, Singapore, Newcastle City in the Hunter as well as Sydney.
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