What type of scholarships are available?
UOW scholarships reward and encourage students who have demonstrated excellence in areas of academic, leadership, community and sport. We are also committed to providing support to students experiencing financial hardship and other educational disadvantages.
Type |
Description |
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Academic |
Reward academic excellence and generally require a high level of academic achievement |
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Equity |
Assistance for students experiencing financial hardship and other educational disadvantages |
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Community |
Aims to support students who engage in the wider community |
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Community / Equity |
Considers both Community and Equity criteria |
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Corporate |
A business or entity supporting students for specific degrees or industry |
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Work Integrated Learning |
Industry specific scholarships provided by a partnering organisation with work experience |
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Sporting |
Support for elite athletes with outstanding representative sporting achievements |
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Residential |
Contributes to the costs of UOW accommodation |
Eligiblity
To be eligible you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or the holder of an Australian Permanent Resident or Permanent Humanitarian Visa. Predominantly, you will need to be commencing the first year of an undergraduate degree full-time (no previous enrolment at UOW) unless otherwise advised.
Please note scholarship eligibility criteria varies and you should always refer to each scholarship for a complete list of eligibility criteria.
How can I apply?
Depending on the scholarship you may be required to provide any of the following:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Year 12 Half Yearly and Trial Results
- Personal Statement
- Response to Selection Criteria
Applications for Future Students generally open from July 1st the year prior to commencing study at UOW. You may apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible for.
To find a full list of available scholarships, including how to application, application criteria, opening and closing dates please visit uow.info/scholarships
When will I find out if I'm successful?
Some scholarships are awarded based on application only, however others may require an interview. Depending on the scholarship students are generally notified a few months after the closing date but some can be as early as a few weeks.