Frequently Asked Questions by Prospective Students
The following Frenquently Asked Questions have been divided into four sections. Please click on the links below.
General Information
Q. Why apply for a University of Wollongong (UOW) Scholarship?
A. Our scholarship program provides students with the opportunity to focus more effectively on their studies by providing some financial independence. In addition, our Work-Integrated program offers valuable industry based experience.
Q. Who should apply?
A. Do you meet any of the following:
- Are you looking to integrate work experience into your academic study at UOW or study overseas?
- Would you like recognition for your academic achievements?
- Finding it difficult to meet the costs associated with university study?
- Would you like to be able to combine study while pursuing your sporting goals?
Are you community minded?
- Are you a well rounded student with diverse interests and achievements?
- Are you an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa?
If you are a prospective undergraduate student and answered yes to any of these questions you may be eligible to apply for a number of our undergraduate scholarships.
Q. Are there specific criteria for each scholarship?
A. The following criteria apply to all UOW Undergraduate Scholarships for 2007:
- Applicants must be commencing study in 2007 as a first year full-time undergraduate student at UOW (unless advised otherwise).
- Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or holders of an Australian Humanitarian Visa (unless advised otherwise).
- Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship but will be eligible to hold only one scholarship at a time.
There are additional criteria for each scholarship that will differ. Check each scholarship that is of interest to you for further criteria requirements. Click here to view our current scholarships.
Q. Are there conditions placed on the scholarships?
A. Yes, all UOW scholarships have conditions. Some scholarships are conditional on your ademic progress/UAI; some depend on work experience performance. If you are successful in gaining a scholarship we will provide you with the conditions and answer any questions you may have.
Q. What is the difference between a full-time and part-time student?
A. 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 (144 credit degree programs), full-time students normally enrol in a total of 48 credit points annually which breaks down to 24 credit points per session. As a general rule anything less than 18 credit points per session is part-time. For any undergraduate degrees longer than three years (144 credit degree programs), please refer to the relevant faculty for further confirmation.
Q. Are there any scholarships for the new Graduate School of Medicine?
A. In order to be eligible to undertake a MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) you must have completed or are in the process of completing a recognised Bachelor degree. The Graduate School of Medicine is currently negotiating with public and private sponsors for the provision of scholarships. Click here for further information.
Application Assistance
Q. How do I apply?
A. There are three ways you can obtain an Undergraduate Scholarship brochure, with the application form attached:
Q.What is the closing date for scholarship applications?
A. The same day as Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) applications Friday 29 September 2006.
Q. How will I know if my application has reached the Scholarships Office?
A. You will be notified in writing the week beginning 16 October 2006. If you have not received your notification letter by the end of October 2006 please contact the Scholarship Office at scholarships@uow.edu.au.
Q. Do I need to still apply for admission to the University of Wollongong?
A. Yes, you can either apply via the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) website or directly to UOW. Click here for direct admission information.
Q. I do not have a Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) Number?
A. If you don't have a UAC number or have forgotten it, all you need to do is ensure that you have completed all the personal details information, i.e. name, address, date of birth, and we can search for a UAC number.
Q. I am not a 2006 HSC applicant what do I need to provide?
A. If you completed your HSC prior to 2006, and have not completed any further studies either at TAFE, Vocation College, or University, all your need to do is provide a photocopy of your UAI score and HSC grades.
Q. I did not complete my high school studies in Australia. What do I need to provide?
A. If you completed studies overseas you need to provide copies of your reports/transcripts as part of your application. If you achieved any post-secondary (College or University study), course and or subject descriptions would be helpful in assessment of your application. You may be asked to bring in the original copies at a later date.
Q. I am not applying for admission to the University as a HSC applicant what do I need to provide?
A. If you completed either a TAFE or Vocational College or University Preparation Program qualification; studied at another tertiary institution or have completed a mature age exam, you need to give details as part of your application and provide copies of your documentation. You may be asked to bring in the original copies at a later date.
Q. Do I need to send original copies of my certificates etc?
A. No, please do not send any original documentation as we will not be returning these to you. You may be asked to bring in original documents at a later date.
Q. My parent/guardian will be applying on my behalf as I am either studying or travelling what do I need to provide to authorise them to act on my behalf?
A. If you have a parent/guardian applying for you and would like us to contact them regarding any questions relating to your application or interview details please attach a letter of authority to your application clearly stating who the person is, and their relationship to you.
Q. Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
A. Yes, you are able to apply for as many scholarships that you are interested in.
Q. Do I need to prove my Australian Citizenship or Residency status?
A. No, we will confirm this information once you have received an offer of admission to the University and have enrolled.
Scholarship Offers
Q. How will I know if I am successful?
A. Some sponsors will call for interviews, while some scholarships will be awarded based solely on the application. If your application is successful, you will be notified by mail from late November to the beginning of first session. All scholarships are ranked and in the event that a successful applicant does not accept their offer, the next person on the list will be made an offer.
Q. Are there any conditions on a scholarship offer?
A. Yes there are, some scholarships offers are conditional on a particular UAI and the successful applicant receiving a main round offer into a particular faculty. Each scholarship will clearly detail any conditions as part of the offer letter, if you have any questions regarding a condition of your scholarship our scholarship staff can explain these to you, scholarships@uow.edu.au or 4221 3159.
Q. If I receive a scholarship offer, am I guaranteed a place at UOW?
A. No, an offer of a University of Wollongong scholarship is conditional on the basis that you receive an offer to study at the University of Wollongong . If you are offered a University of Wollongong scholarship, you will need to ensure that your preferences are such that you will be offered a position in your desired University of Wollongong program in the first round of offers. Please refer to the UAC website for details on how you should alter your preferences.
Q. Can I defer my UOW scholarship?
A. No, while you can defer your UOW enrolment, you cannot defer your scholarship. If you do want to defer, you are more than welcome to make a scholarship application for the following year.
Q. How many scholarships can I hold at one time?
A. All UOW scholarship recipients are allowed to hold only one scholarship at any one time.
Q. How will I be paid?
A. Each scholarship is paid in two equal instalments for every year of the duration. Each payment is made the week following the HECS census dates in each session, the census dates are 31 March and 31 August. As part of your acceptance of the scholarship, you will need to provide financial institution details for the scholarship funds to be deposited into.
Taxation and Centrelink Information
Q. Will I have to pay tax on my scholarship?
A. UOW recommends that each scholarship recipient seek their own advise. The following is the information provided by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as at July 2005. The ATO states:
'If you are a student receiving full-time education at a school, college or university, your scholarship will be exempt subject to certain exceptions. Both private and public scholarships received by full-time school, college or university students in Australia or overseas can be exempt from income tax.'
The ATO's web site provides information regarding scholarships and tax, including a tool to help you determine whether your scholarship is tax exempt. Visit http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/26619.htm. For further information contact the ATO enquiry line on 13 28 64.
Q. Do I have to declare my scholarship income to Centrelink?
A. Yes you do. It is your responsibility to ensure that Centrelink have been notified of this income. You can request a letter that outlines the value and duration of the scholarship by contacting us on scholarships@UOW.edu.au.
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