The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship
The George Alexander Foundation has an emphasis on helping talented young people, especially those from regional and rural areas to undertake and excel in higher education. The Scholarship Program forms the core of the Foundation’s work.
Value: $8,000 p.a.
Eligible Faculties: ASSH, BAL, SMAH, EIS
Where to apply: George Alexander Foundation Scholarship Application
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Dr. Krish & S. Reddy Indigenous Medical Scholarship (Doctor of Medicine)
There are too few Aboriginal doctors in Australia.
The Dr.Krish & S.Reddy Indigenous Medical Scholarship (Doctor of Medicine) has been established with the aim of producing more Indigenous Doctors in our country, and the ultimate goal of improving Aboriginal health outcomes in the longer term.
Value: $50,000 p.a.
Eligible Faculties: SMAH
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application
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Dr. Krish & S. Reddy Indigenous Medical Scholarship (Pre-Medicine)
There are too few Aboriginal doctors in Australia,
Dr Krish & S Reddy Indigenous Medicine Scholarship 2024 (Pre-Medicine) has been established with the aim of producing more Indigenous Doctors in our country, and the ultimate goal of improving Aboriginal health outcomes in the longer term.
All candidates are encouraged to contact Woolyungah Indigenous Centre to discuss the opportunities available for seeking accommodation support at UOW.
Value: $10,000 p.a.
Eligible Faculties: SMAH
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application
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The Tibra Foundation Scholarship in Mathematics
The Tibra Foundation Scholarship in Mathematics has been established to help young rural and regional Australians with big ambitions to realise their potential through education. This scholarship recognises that students from rural and regional areas face significant barriers when following their dreams, often having to relocate in order to follow their educational pursuits, leaving behind the support of family and friends and feeling torn between their education and their obligations.
Tibra Foundation Scholars will exhibit capability and drive for a career in mathematics, with demonstrable strength, grit and resilience to overcome non-financial barriers to succeed at university. Tibra Foundation Scholars will be strong in their convictions about the importance of education, and also the importance of helping others, giving back and paying it forward.
To qualify, students must originate from a rural or regional background as per the Rural, Remote and Metropolitan Area (RRMA) classifications set out by the Australian Government. Eligible applicants will be intending to commence a mathematics related degree at UOW. In the pursuit of supporting women into a non-traditional field, females will be strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
Value: $7,000 p.a.
Eligible Faculties: EIS
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application
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The Stevenson Family Scholarship in Social Work
The Stevenson Family Scholarship in Social Work is offered as an encouragement to prospective students who are seeking to improve the lives of others through the completion of a Bachelor of Social Work. The aim of this scholarship is to essentially "help the helpers", to recognise those students who are committed to giving back to their communities, and are driven to use their tertiary qualification to pursue a career in the Community Services Sector.
Applicants will be asked to submit a statement outlining their commitment and passion for a career in the community/social services industry and their involvement in activities that benefit the community. Mature aged students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Value: $5,000 per annum increasing in 3rd and 4th year. Total value $24,000
Eligible Faculties: ASSH
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application
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Mudgee Region Community Scholarship
The University of Wollongong is committed to rural and regional health and aims to encourage more students from these areas to pursue a career in health.
This scholarship was established to provide students from the Mudgee region (Mid-Western Region Council LGA) a chance to realise their dreams of a career in Science, Medicine and Health.
The Mudgee Region Community Scholarship, supported by Mid-Western Regional Council, Wilpinjong Coal, Moolarben Coal Operations and Club Mudgee, will provide a scholar with $2,500 per year for the duration of their degree (up to four years).
Applicants must be enrolled or intending to enrol full-time in any undergraduate degree program from within the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, have completed or will be completing their HSC in Mudgee, Gulgong or Kandos, and demonstrate a commitment to the local region.
The donor's hope this scholarship will open doors for students from the Mudgee Region wanting to enter into a health profession and in turn give back to the Mudgee region.
Value: $2,500 p.a
Eligible Faculties: ASSH, SMAH
Where to apply: TBC
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St Georges Basin Community Scholarship
The St Georges Basin Community Scholarship has been established by the St Georges Basin Country Club and the NSW Club GRANTS Scheme - a program dedicated to local community development.
The Club has been supporting Shoalhaven based students since 2004 and through this scholarship aim to contribute to the local community by assisting students from the area to achieve their academic and career goals.
Value: $3,000 p.a
Eligible faculties: BAL, SMAH, EIS, ASSH
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application
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Club Liverpool Community Scholarship
The Club Liverpool Community Scholarship has been established by Club Liverpool/John Edmondson VC Memorial Club, and the NSW Club GRANTS scheme - a program dedicated to local community development.
Club Liverpool will provide six (6) undergraduate students with $3,000 to assist with the cost of their studies. Successful applicants must be completing their studies at UOW Liverpool.
This scholarship has been established to support students who are undertaking studies in the Liverpool City Council Local Government Area, and to recognise the efforts of students who give back to the community.
Value: $3,000
Eligible faculties: BAL, SMAH, EIS, ASSH
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application
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The Movement Disorder Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship carries forward the legacy of the Movement Disorder Foundation and the person who inspired it - cerebral palsy sufferer, Peter Hains. It was the objective of the Movement Disorder Foundation to make a significant difference to all individuals living with a physical disability, and also to make a significant difference to the wider community so that those living with such disability find it easier to navigate the challenges of daily living.
Students with a physical disability from all areas of study are encouraged to apply, particularly those studying Medicine or Engineering, with 2 scholarships reserved specifically for these disciplines.
Value: $7,000 per annum for up to four years
Eligible faculties: BAL, SMAH, EIS, ASSH
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application
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Housing Trust Opportunity Scholarship
The Housing Trust is a for-purpose community housing provider, creating opportunities, enriching lives and building communities in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven by providing safe, secure, comfortable and affordable rental housing.
Applicants must be living in Social Housing or Affordable Housing in the Illawarra LGA or Shoalhaven LGA, and plan to enrol full-time in any undergraduate degree at the UOW Wollongong Campus or Shoalhaven Campus in 2024.
Value: $5,000 per annum for three years
Eligible faculties: BAL, SMAH, EIS, ASSH
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application
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