Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Academic Achievement Scholarships
(Bega, Batemans Bay, Loftus, Moss Vale Education Centres and Shoalhaven Campus)
| Value: |
Up to $1,000 for one year |
| Number: |
One per site |
| Criteria: |
Applicants must have attended school, or live in the areas surrounded by Bega, Batemans Bay, Loftus, Moss Vale Education Centres or Shoalhaven Campus (please contact your relevant campus for more information).
Applicants must be commencing study as a first year full-time undergraduate student studying towards any undergraduate degree offered at the Bega, Batemans Bay, Loftus, Moss Vale Education Centres or Shoalhaven Campus.
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Academic achievement based on HSC performance or equivalent.
- Positive motivation, interest and attitude towards chosen degree.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Motivation for studying chosen degree at Bega, Batemans Bay , Loftus, Moss Vale Education Centres or Shoalhaven Campus.
- Evidence of leadership and participation in other areas eg, sports, the arts, employment, school and community activities.
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Academic Excellence Regional Scholarships
NB: These scholarships do not require application at this time.
| Value: |
$3,000 for the first year of enrolment, payable in two equal instalments of $1,500 |
| Number: |
100 |
| Criteria: |
The University of Wollongong will award scholarships to 100 candidates with the highest UAIs and who have also met the following criteria:
- Have a course at the University of Wollongong as any of their first 4 UAC preferences; and
- Live within the University's main drawing area (ie the Illawarra, Southern Sydney, South Western Sydney, Southern Highlands and the South Coast of NSW).
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Engineering Scholarships for Academic Achievement Engineering
The scholarships are provided by the Engineering Faculty. Women are encouraged to apply.
| Value: |
$3,000 for 1 year |
| Number: |
15 |
| Criteria: |
Students must:
- enrol in a full-time degree or double degree offered by the Faculty of Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Mining, Physics, Medical Radiation Physics or Photonics)
- have a strong academic record
- achieve a UAI of 93 or above
- attend an interview
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Engineering First Year Scholarships
The scholarship is awarded by the Faculty of Engineering to all students who satisfy the criteria and have submitted a scholarship application.
| Value: |
$1000 |
| Number: |
Unlimited |
| Criteria: |
Students must:
- enrol in a degree or double degree offered by the Faculty of Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Mining, Physics, Medical Radiation Physics or Photonics)
- achieve a UAI of 90 or above
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Engineering Scholarships for Academic Excellence
The scholarship entitles 10 engineering students to $6,000 over 2 years plus guaranteed paid employment by the university or an industry partner during each summer vacation.
| Value: |
$6000 over 2 years |
| Number: |
10 |
| Criteria: |
Students must:
- enrol in a full-time degree or double degree offered by the Faculty of Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Mining, Physics, Medical Radiation Physics or Photonics)
- have a strong academic record
- achieve a UAI of 93 or above
- attend an interview
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Iron & Steel Society Travel Scholarships
This scholarship will be used for conference attendance, travel for study abroad and plant visits.
| Value: |
$3,000 for 1 year |
| Number: |
3 |
| Criteria: |
The scholarship is open to full-time students who are at the end of 2nd year in a Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering) degree or double degree.
Selection is based on:
- an excellent academic record
- strong personal attributes
- an interest in working in the steel industry.
Students incorporating the International Exchange program will be favoured.
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Mathematics and Applied Statistics First Year Scholarship
The scholarship is for a 1st year student enrolled in a Bachelor of Mathematics and Applied Statistics through the Faculty of Informatics.
| Value: |
$3,000 for 1 year |
| Number: |
1 |
| Criteria: |
Applicants must demonstrate:
- outstanding academic achievement
- a high level of performance in mathematics at school
- a strong desire to pursue a career in mathematics.
Applicants are required to gain admission to and enrol in the Bachelor of Mathematics or a related degree as full-time students.
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School of Computer Science & Software Engineering First-Year Scholarship
The scholarship is for a 1st year student enrolled in a Bachelor of Computer Science or a related double degree combination
| Value: |
$3,000 for 1 year |
| Number: |
Varies |
| Criteria: |
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Students will be required to enrol in the Bachelor of Computer Science or a related double degree combination.
Selection is on the basis of:
- outstanding academic achievement
- demonstrated interest in computer-related subjects at school
- a strong desire to pursue a career in computer science
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School of Information Sytems & Technology First-Year Scholarship
The scholarship is for a 1st year student enrolled in a Bachelor of Information Technology or a related double degree combination
| Value: |
$3,000 for 1 year |
| Number: |
Varies |
| Criteria: |
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Students will be required to enrol in the Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Information Systems or a related double degree combination.
Selection is on the basis of:
- outstanding academic achievement
- demonstrated interest in computer-related subjects at school
- a strong desire to pursue a career in information technology.
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Telstra Scholarships (Informatics)
These scholarships are for 1st year students.
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Value:
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$8,000 for 1 year
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Number:
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6
1 x Computer or Telecommunications Engineering
1 x Computer Science
1 x Information Systems and Technology
1 x Mathematical Finance
1 x Floating (any Informatics discipline)
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Criteria:
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- have a strong academic record
- enrol in a full-time degree or double degree in one of the above areas of study.
- a strong desire to pursue a career in one of the above areas
- attend an interview
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Teaching Innovation Scholarships Maths & Science Education (Loftus Education Centre)
The University of Wollongong provides 5 scholarships for students enrolled in a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Mathematics Education.
| Value: |
Up to $6,000 (over four years) |
| Number: |
5
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| Criteria: |
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Applicants must be commencing study in the Bachelor of Science Education or the Bachelor of Mathematics Education at the UOW Loftus Education Centre.
Selection is on the basis of:
- academic excellence (based on HSC performance or equivalent)
- positive motivation, interest and attitude towards high school teaching
- communication and interpersonal skills; proven interest in mathematics and/or science
- evidence of leadership.
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Univeristy of Wollongong Double Degree Scholarships (all faculties)
The scholarship is available to 2 students from any faculty enrolled in a double degree.
| Value: |
Up to $24,000 over the minimum duration of the undergraduate double degree ($4,000 per year) |
| Number: |
2 students |
| Criteria: |
Selection is on the basis of:
- outstanding academic achievement; most recent academic records
- motivation and interests particularly in relation to the applicant's nominated career path
- communication and interpersonal skills; evidence of leadership and participation in other areas such as sports, the arts, employment, school and community activities)
- a minimum UAI of 95.
Faculty of Creative Arts: Additional criteria apply to Faculty of Creative Arts students. Bachelor of Creative Arts applicants must submit a portfolio and a separate application form for interview/audition by the closing date. They must be successful in their interview/audition to be considered.
Bachelor of Journalism: Applicants also need to submit a separate application to the faculty.
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University of Wollongong Undergraduate Scholarships
The scholarship is available to undergraduate students studying at the Wollongong and Shoalhaven campuses, as well as the Loftus, Moss Vale, Batemans Bay, and Bega Education Access Centres.
| Value: |
The scholarship provides $12,000 to $20,000 over the minimum duration of the degree ($4,000 per year). The scholarship is paid in 2 equal instalments during the year. |
| Number: |
3 per faculty (except Law - 2 only); 2 for students enrolling in a double degree program. |
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Selection is on the basis of:
- outstanding academic achievement;
- most recent academic records;
- motivation and interests particularly in relation to nominated career path;
- communication and interpersonal skills;
- evidence of leadership and participation in other areas such as sports, the arts, employment, school and community activities;
- and a minimum UAI of 95 (93 for Commerce, 90 for Education).
Faculty of Creative Arts: Additional criteria apply to Faculty of Creative Arts students. Bachelor of Creative Arts applicants must submit a portfolio and a separate application form for interview/audition by the closing date. They must be successful in their interview/audition to be considered.
Bachelor of Journalism: Applicants also need to submit a separate application to the faculty.
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The scholarship is awarded to a full-time female student in the Bachelor of Engineering degree with outstanding results and commitment.
| Value: |
$3,000 for 1 year |
| Number: |
1 |
| Criteria: |
The scholarship is only open to female students.
Students are required to be enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Computer or Telecommunications) degree.
Selection is based on:
- outstanding academic achievement
- a strong desire to pursue a career in Electrical, Computer or Telecommunications Engineering.
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Work-Integrated Learning Scholarships (WIL)
Download this link for a complete list of Work Integrated Learning Scholarships [pdf 23kb]
| Value: |
Varies up to $100 000 |
| Number: |
Varies |
| Criteria: |
- Outstanding academic achievement based on recent academic records.
- Motivation, interests and attitudes, particularly in relation to nominated career path.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of leadership and participation in other areas eg, sports, the arts, employment, school and community activities.
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| Conditions: |
- Scholarship holders are required to undertake a period (usually 4-12 weeks of professional learning experience each year (normally during summer vacation) with the sponsoring organisation.
- Continuation of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance.
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