Current student scholarships

Don't count yourself out, apply for a scholarship today!

UOW has a wide range of scholarship opportunities to help you out with living costs, textbooks or course fees (we know studying can be expensive!)

Scholarships are available for students from all walks of life, not just high achievers. Maybe you’re interested in sustainability, community involvement, or empowering women. There are also opportunities for students from the Illawarra, or from regional and rural areas. From community and equity scholarships to leadership and excellence scholarships - there really is something for everyone.

Don't count yourself out, check out the below opportunities available for each faculty, plus those open to any. Please note that scholarship selection criteria varies, so have a browse below and find the right one for you.

 

There are currently no scholarships available across all faculties. Please check back in June for opportunities available for the Spring session.

Scholarship Total value Degree Selection criteria Applications close Apply
WIN News Broadcast Scholarship $10,000 over one (1) year Bachelor of Journalism or Bachelor of Communications & Media (Journalism)
  • Currently enrolled or completed JRNL204
  • 2nd year or above
  • WAM 50+
7/06/2026 Apply

There are currently no scholarships available for EIS. Please check back in June for Scholarships available for the Spring session.

Scholarship Total value Degree Selection criteria Applications close Apply
The Bega Valley Medical Student Scholarship $2,500 over one (1) year Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Phase 4
  • Commitment to placement within Bega Valley Shire
  • Connection with Bega Valley LGA
31/05/2026 Apply
Clarence Valley Orchestra Medical Student Scholarship $5,000 over one (1) year Doctor of Medicine - Phase 4
  • Undertake their Phase 4 Selective and or Elective rotations in the Clarence Valley
31/05/2026 Apply