University of Newcastle Scholarships for International Students

About the scholarship  

The University of Newcastle has established the South Asia Excellence Scholarship to attract high-achieving students to study at the institution. This merit-based scholarship recognizes applicants with outstanding academic backgrounds and encourages them to continue striving for excellence. 

Eligible students will automatically receive the scholarship upon acceptance into an eligible, non-quota program at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship is available to citizens of the following South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. 

The scholarship is valued at AU$10,000 per year of full-time study, and will be allocated proportionally to each course taken (with approval for program plan reduction, credit exemptions, progression or wellbeing reasons). This equates to AU$1,250 per 10 units of study and will be applied each term as a tuition fee reduction based on the initial credit issued in the acceptance letter. 

Eligibility  

To apply for this scholarship, you must fulfill the following requirements: 

• Hold a passport from an eligible South Asian country, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka. 
• Be starting an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at the University of Newcastle, excluding ELICOS, Enabling, Non-Award, Higher Degrees by Research programs, and programs delivered at offshore campuses. 
• Be an international full-fee paying student. 
• Begin your studies at an Australian or online campus as stated in your Letter of Offer. 
• Not to receive another scholarship from the University unless special permission has been granted. 
• Fulfill all financial obligations of an international full-fee paying student, including paying the full tuition fee and other expenses required for obtaining a student visa, and in the event that you are no longer eligible for the scholarship. 

How to apply 

No application is necessary for this scholarship, as it is automatically awarded to eligible students upon application to the University of Newcastle. 

Students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive notification of their scholarship value along with their offer and must review the full terms and conditions. If they choose not to accept the scholarship, they should inform the University. 

Scholarship offers are granted based on academic merit, determined according to the University’s procedures for calculating ATAR and GPA. 

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About the scholarship  

The University of Newcastle has established the ASIAN Excellence Scholarship to attract high-achieving students to study at the institution. This merit-based scholarship recognizes applicants with outstanding academic backgrounds and encourages them to continue striving for excellence. 

• Eligible students will automatically receive the scholarship upon acceptance into an eligible, non-quota program at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship is available to citizens of the following ASEAN countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, The Philippines and Vietnam. 
• The scholarship is valued at AU$10,000 per year of full-time study, and will be allocated proportionally to each course taken (with approval for program plan reduction, credit exemptions, progression or wellbeing reasons). This equates to AU$1,250 per 10 units of study and will be applied each term as a tuition fee reduction based on the initial credit issued in the acceptance letter. 

Eligibility  

To qualify for this scholarship, you must meet the following requirements: 

• Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, The Philippines, and Vietnam. 
• Be starting an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at the University of Newcastle, excluding ELICOS, Enabling, Non-Award, Higher Degrees by Research programs, and programs delivered at offshore campuses. 
• Be an international full-fee paying student. 
• Commence your studies at an Australian or online campus as specified in your Letter of Offer. 
• Not receive any other scholarship from the University unless prior approval for special dispensation has been granted. 
• Meet all financial obligations of an international full-fee paying student, including paying the full tuition fee and other expenses necessary to obtain a student visa, and maintaining eligibility for the scholarship. 

How to apply 

No application is necessary for this scholarship, as it is automatically awarded to eligible students upon application to the University of Newcastle. 

Students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive notification of their scholarship value along with their offer and must review the full terms and conditions. If they choose not to accept the scholarship, they should inform the University. 

Scholarship offers are granted based on academic merit, determined according to the University’s procedures for calculating ATAR and GPA. 

About the scholarships  

The University of Newcastle offers the Onshore Excellence Scholarship to attract high-achieving students to study at the institution. The scholarship is merit-based, and it recognizes applicants with a strong academic background, encouraging them to continue striving for excellence. 

The scholarship offers AU$10,000 for each year of study under a full-time study load, distributed over each course taken. It will be prorated with an approved load reduction on the program plan, credit exemptions, progression, or wellbeing grounds. 

The scholarship is equivalent to AU$1250 per 10-units of study, and it will be administered each term of study in the eligible program(s) as a tuition fee reduction against the credits initially issued in the letter of offer. 

Eligibility  

To be considered for the Onshore Excellence Scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Be a current Onshore student in Australia. 
• Be commencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at the University of Newcastle, either on-campus in Australia or through online study (excludes ELICOS, Enabling, Non-Award, Higher Degrees by Research programs, and programs delivered at offshore campuses). 
• Be an international full-fee paying student. 
• Not be a recipient of any other University scholarship, unless special dispensation has been granted. 
• Fulfill all financial obligations of a full-fee paying international student, including tuition fees and other expenses associated with obtaining a student visa. Failure to maintain eligibility may result in the forfeiture of the scholarship. 
• Not be enrolling in an excluded quota program (see selection details). 
• A recent offshore graduate of the University of Newcastle who has completed all prior program(s) of study listed in their letter of offer may also be eligible. 

How to apply 

No application is necessary for this scholarship, as it is automatically awarded to eligible students upon application to the University of Newcastle. 

Students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive notification of their scholarship value along with their offer and must review the full terms and conditions. If they choose not to accept the scholarship, they should inform the University. 

Scholarship offers are granted based on academic merit, determined according to the University’s procedures for calculating ATAR and GPA. 

About the scholarship  

The University of Newcastle’s China Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based award that aims to attract high-performing international students to study at the university. Eligible students who have received an offer to study in an eligible, non-quota program for the years 2023 or 2024 will automatically be awarded the scholarship.  

The scholarship is valued at AU$10,000 and is intended for one year of full-time study (80 units). The amount will be apportioned over each course taken and adjusted based on load reduction on the program plan, credits exemptions, progression, or wellbeing grounds. 

 Students who receive this scholarship are recognized for their strong academic background and are encouraged to continue striving for excellence. For more information, interested parties may contact the university’s faculty responsible for the scholarship selection process. 

Eligibility  

In order to be considered for the China Excellence Scholarship, you must: 

• Possess a passport from the People’s Republic of China 
• Be starting your first program of study at the University during the current intake 
• Commence an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at the University (excluding ELICOS, Enabling, Non-Award, Higher Degrees by Research programs, and programs delivered at offshore campuses) 
• Be an international full-fee paying student 
• Start your program at an Australian or online campus, as stated in your Letter of Offer 
• Not be the recipient of any other University scholarship, unless special permission has been granted by the University 
• Fulfil all financial obligations associated with being an international full-fee paying student, including tuition fees, visa expenses, and any other relevant costs, even if you no longer meet the scholarship’s eligibility criteria. 

How to apply 

No application is necessary for this scholarship, as it is automatically awarded to eligible students upon application to the University of Newcastle. 

Students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive notification of their scholarship value along with their offer and must review the full terms and conditions. If they choose not to accept the scholarship, they should inform the University. 

Scholarship offers are granted based on academic merit, determined according to the University’s procedures for calculating ATAR and GPA. 

About the scholarship  

The International Pathway Scholarship is aimed at eligible students who are starting their studies at the University of Newcastle after completing an applicable pathway program (such as Foundation Studies, Degree Transfer, Degree Transfer Extended, or Pre-Master’s Program) at the College of International Education.  

The scholarship provides a 10% reduction in tuition fees for each remaining year of study, based on a full-time course load, and spread across each enrolled course. 

The exact amount of the fee reduction for each term of study will depend on the individual courses chosen by the student, but typically ranges from around AU$350 to AU$500 per 10 units of study (this is an approximate estimate only). 

Eligibility  

To apply for this scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Be an International full-fee paying student. 
• Have completed a Foundation Studies, Degree Transfer, Degree Transfer Extended, or Pre-Master’s Program at the University of Newcastle College of International Education as part of a packaged offer into the University. 
• Be commencing an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at the University, excluding ELICOS, Enabling, Non-Award, Higher Degrees by Research, and quota-limited programs. 
• Not be a recipient of any other University scholarship, unless you have obtained prior approval for special dispensation from the university. 
• Fulfil all financial obligations of a full-fee paying international student, including tuition fees and other expenses required for obtaining a student visa, and maintain eligibility for the scholarship throughout the duration of the program. 

How to apply 

No application is necessary for this scholarship, as it is automatically awarded to eligible students upon application to the University of Newcastle. 

Students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive notification of their scholarship value along with their offer and must review the full terms and conditions. If they choose not to accept the scholarship, they should inform the University. 

Scholarship offers are granted based on academic merit, determined according to the University’s procedures for calculating ATAR and GPA. 

About the scholarship  

The International Excellence Scholarship (Information Technology and Computer Science) is available for high-performing international students who wish to pursue their studies at the University of Newcastle starting from 2022.  

This scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievements and encourages recipients to continue their academic excellence. The scholarship is worth AU$15,000 per year for full-time study load. 

The scholarship amount is divided across each course taken, and this is based on pro-rata, which means that it is adjusted with an approved load reduction on the program plan, credits exemptions, progression, wellbeing grounds or for part-year programs such as grad certs. Each course equates to approximately AU$1875 per 10 units of study.  

Eligibility  

In order to be considered for this scholarship, the following eligibility criteria must be met: 

• Must meet the academic requirements and be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program in Information Technology and Computer Science. 
• Commencing an eligible program of study at the University of Newcastle in 2023 or beyond, as outlined in your Letter of Offer, either at an Australian or online campus. 
• Must be an International full-fee paying student. 
• Should not be the recipient of any other University scholarship, unless permission for special dispensation has been granted beforehand by the university. 
• Fulfill all the financial obligations of a full-fee paying international student, including the payment of the full tuition fee and other expenses required for obtaining your student visa. In the event of failure to meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship, these obligations must still be met. 

How to apply 

No application is necessary for this scholarship, as it is automatically awarded to eligible students upon application to the University of Newcastle. 

Students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive notification of their scholarship value along with their offer and must review the full terms and conditions. If they choose not to accept the scholarship, they should inform the University. 

About this scholarship 

The University of Newcastle has established the International Excellence Scholarship (Management, Accounting and Finance) to attract highly-performing international students who wish to study at the university in 2022 and beyond. This merit-based scholarship aims to recognize applicants with exceptional academic background and encourages them to continue pursuing excellence. The scholarship is valued at AU$15,000 for each year of full-time study. 

The scholarship is pro-rated for each course taken and may be adjusted based on an approved load reduction on the program plan, credits exemptions, progression, wellbeing grounds, or for part-year programs such as grad certs. The scholarship equates to approximately AU$1,875 per 10 units of study. To be eligible, applicants must meet the criteria and requirements set by the university. 

Eligibility  

In order to apply for this scholarship, you must fulfill the following requirements: 

• Begin your studies in an eligible program at the University of Newcastle in Australia or online in 2023 or later, as specified in your Letter of Offer. 
• Be an international student who pays the full tuition fee. 
• Have not received another scholarship from the university, unless you have obtained prior approval for special dispensation. 
• Fulfill all financial obligations associated with being a full-fee paying international student, including paying the entire tuition fee and other expenses required to obtain your student visa, and in the event that you no longer qualify for the scholarship. 

How to apply 

No application is necessary for this scholarship, as it is automatically awarded to eligible students upon application to the University of Newcastle. 

Students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive notification of their scholarship value along with their offer and must review the full terms and conditions. If they choose not to accept the scholarship, they should inform the University. 

Scholarship offers are granted based on academic merit, determined according to the University’s procedures for calculating ATAR and GPA. 

It is advisable that you should prepare your scholarship application in advance to increase your chances of being selected. At SOL Edu, our team can help you prepare your application materials and provide guidance on how to present yourself effectively. Best of all, our services are completely free! Contact us at [email protected] or 07 3003 1899! 

About the scholarship  

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage high-achieving international students from Latin America to enroll in a postgraduate coursework program at UTS in Sydney. The scholarship covers 25% of tuition fees for the standard duration of the course. 

Eligibility  

An applicant must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for the Scholarship: 

• Citizenship of a country in the Latin America region. 
• International student status (excluding Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents of Australia). 
• Meeting all the admission requirements for the selected UTS postgraduate coursework program and being admitted based on a completed tertiary qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree or higher. 
• Meeting all admission requirements for the selected UTS postgraduate coursework program. 
• Full-time on-campus commencement of studies at UTS. 
• Not receiving any other scholarship from UTS. 
• Not being enrolled in a UTS Transnational Program. 

How to apply 

A separate application for this scholarship is not necessary, as all eligible students will automatically be considered. 

About the scholarship  

The UTS Onshore Postgraduate International Scholarship aims to encourage international students who are already in Australia to enroll in a postgraduate coursework program at UTS. The scholarship covers 25% of the UTS tuition fees for the standard duration of the course. 

Eligibility  

To qualify for the Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following requirements: 

• Must not be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia; 
• Must hold citizenship of a country in the South Asia, South East Asia or Africa region; 
• Must have completed a recognized Australian Bachelor degree or higher qualification; 
• Must meet all admission criteria for the chosen Master by coursework program; 
• Must commence full-time studies on campus at UTS. 

How to apply 

All international students applying for a Master degree by coursework program at UTS in Sydney will be automatically considered for this Scholarship by UTS International. No additional documentation or separate scholarship application is required beyond what is needed for the coursework application. 

The Scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit in the applicant’s most recent Australian tertiary qualification completed at the Bachelor degree level or higher, and which is recognized by UTS for entry into the chosen UTS Master by coursework program. 

It is advisable that you should prepare your scholarship application in advance to increase your chances of being selected. At SOL Edu, our team can help you prepare your application materials and provide guidance on how to present yourself effectively. Best of all, our services are completely free! Contact us at [email protected] or 07 3003 1899!