FAQS for Current Students
Who should apply?
Applicants must be Australian Citizens or permanent residents of Australia, or holders of an Australian Humanitarian visa. Applicants must also be full-time students. Scholarships are not only for recognising academic achievement, if you are mature-aged, in need of financial assistance or are community minded please click here to view our available scholarships.
What is the difference between a full-time and part-time student?
This is not a matter of day or night classes, but is determined by the number of credit points in which you enrol. For three-year degrees, full-time students normally enrol in a total of 48 credit points annually (ie, usually four subjects per session). Part-time students normally enrol in fewer than 36 credit points annually.
How do I apply?
Complete the scholarship application form and forward your application to the supplied address. Each scholarship has different and/or additional conditions; please read carefully to ensure you address each criteria specific to the scholarship(s) you are applying for.
What is the closing date for applications?
Each scholarship has its own closing date refer to the relevant advertisement flyer
Are there conditions placed on the scholarships?
Yes, all UOW scholarships have conditions. Some scholarships are conditional on your academic progress; some depend on work experience performance. As part of your scholarship agreement you will give permission for the University to view your academic results and pass these results to your sponsoring organisation, if applicable.
How will I know my application has reached the Scholarship Office?
You will be notified by email within two weeks after the closing date. If you have not been contacted by this time, please contact the Scholarship Office on 02 4221 3159, or email scholarships@uow.edu.au.
How will I know if I am a successful candidate?
Successful applicants will be contacted verbally with a formal scholarship offer letter and agreement posted to you. This offer letter and agreement will have the conditions for the scholarship that you will be required to maintain for the duration of the scholarship term.
Some scholarships will require an interview. If you are invited to attend an interview you will be contacted by the Scholarships Office and given interview details.
All scholarship applicants are ranked, so in the event that a successful applicant does not accept their offer, the next person on the list is made the offer.
Each application is assessed and if your application is unsuccessful you will be notified in writing.
Can I defer my UOW scholarship?
Generally no, however, some sponsors are willing to come to an arrangement if their students wish to join our Study Abroad program or need to take leave for special circumstances.
How many scholarships can I hold at one time?
You can apply for more than one scholarship but you may only hold one scholarship at any one time.
How will I be paid?
Scholarships are paid in two instalments. Students planning using scholarship monies to pay upfront HECS please contact Undergraduate Scholarships Officer on
(02) 4221 3159 or at scholarships@uow.edu.au
Will I have to pay tax on my scholarship?
Most scholarships are not taxable; though UOW encourages each scholarship recipient to seek their own advice. Contact the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to find out if your scholarship is taxable, visit: http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/26619.htm
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