Transforming Futures Scholarship
Transforming Futures Scholarships are made possible through generous gifts from UOW alumni, staff and donors. These scholarships are awarded to students who are experiencing financial and other educational disadvantages.
Value: $3,000 p.a.
Eligible Faculties: ASSH, BAL, SMAH, EIS
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application and UAC Equity application
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John, Belle & Richard Miller, Bridgewater Scholarships for Opportunity
This scholarship acknowledges the long-standing connection of John, Belle and Richard Miller's family to the Illawarra Region.
This scholarship is a representation of the Miller family's desire to support the studies of students in need, and recognises those who are involved in the community.
Applicants must apply for equity scholarships through UAC Equity and also provide UOW with a one page outline of their involvement in the community and how the scholarship will assist with their career ambitions.
Value: $3,000 p.a.
Eligible Faculties: ASSH, BAL, SMAH, EIS
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application and UAC Equity application
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The School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences Scholarship for Indigenous Students - Future Student
The School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences Scholarship for Indigenous Students will act as a pivotal tool to attract Indigenous Students at the UOW School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences in their pursuit of a career as a medical practitioner.
Up to ten (10) scholarships are available and will be no less than $2,000 and no more than $10,000 in value. The value of the scholarship will be determined by the number of eligible applications and available funding.
Value: $2,000 p.a.
Eligible Faculties: SMAH
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application and UAC Equity application
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De Dominicis Foundation Opportunity Scholarship for STEM Students
De Dominicis Foundation Opportunity Scholarship for STEM Students was established in 2021, by Robert De Dominicis. The purpose of this scholarship is to support commencing students at the University of Wollongong who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and experiencing financial difficulty.
This scholarship provides $15,000 per year, over 3 years - a total of $45,000 - to eligible students who are committed to maintaining a credit average in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) related undergraduate course.
Applicants must have an ATAR (or equivalent) of 70 or above, be able to demonstrate financial need via a UAC Equity Scholarship online application and provide a one page statement outlining their future career ambitions in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
Selection will be based on application to UOW Scholarships and UAC Equity. Applicants will only be considered if they have submitted both applications.
Value: $15,000 p.a.
Eligible Faculties: EIS
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application
Aunty Mary Davis Scholarship
The University of Wollongong is deeply committed to Indigenous education. The Aunty Mary Davis Scholarship for Teacher Education offers one scholarship per year to an Indigenous student who aims to become a school teacher.
Applicants must submit an application via UAC Equity and a UOW scholarship application to be considered for this scholarship.
Value: $4,000 p.a.
Eligible Faculties: ASSH
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application
The Ray McGill Scholarship in Indigenous Students
The Ray McGill Scholarship for Indigenous students has been established by UOW alumnus, Mr Ray McGill, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 2007. Ray has established the scholarship to provide access to further education and opportunities to a student who may not otherwise be able to afford to attend University.
The Ray McGill Scholarship will support one (1) student commencing their first (1st) year of any degree at the University of Wollongong. The successful applicant must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and must demonstrate financial need or educational disadvantage.
Value: First year $3,000, second year $1,000, third year $1,000
Eligible Faculties: ASSH, BAL, SMAH, EIS
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application and UAC Equity application
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The Dearden Family Transforming Futures Scholarship
Transforming Futures Scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated need such as financial or social disadvantage. There are a range of criteria that are looked at in determining this need such as low income, family background, living in a rural or isolated region, having a permanent disability, being a recent migrant from a non-English speaking country, and Indigenous Australians.
The Dearden Family Transforming Futures Scholarship will be awarded in accordance with the existing selection framework of the Transforming Futures Scholarships - Future Students. Scholarships will be awarded in December 2022 to students commencing studies in Autumn 2023. The Dearden Family Transforming Futures Scholarship will be weighted towards a preference for supporting students studying a STEM related degree, from rural or regional Australia.
Students are automatically considered by UOW based on information received directly from the Transforming Futures - Future Students scholarship
Value: $5,000 p.a
Eligible Faculties: ASSH, BAL, SMAH, EIS
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application and UAC Equity application
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The Scholarship for Eurobodalla Shire Public School Students
This scholarship was established to assist disadvantaged students from Eurobodalla Shire public schools to attend the Wollongong campus on a full-time basis. Financial assistance will cover the full cost of on-campus accommodation for the duration of the successful applicant's degree (up to three years).
The scholarship is funded by the Allan Rutherford family of Batemans Bay, who is a great supporter of public education. They have a lifelong passion for access and equity in full-time education.
Value: $16,000 p.a
Eligible Faculties: ASSH, BAL, SMAH, EIS
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application and UAC Equity application
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The Commerce & Business Alumni Network Transforming Futures Scholarship
The Commerce & Business Alumni Network Transforming Futures Scholarship will support one commencing student into their degree of choice within the School of Business. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is able to demonstrate educational disadvantage and will be valued at $5,000 per annum over the duration of the three years.
Eligible degrees include;
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business majors in Accountancy, Business Analytics, Business Law, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Sport Marketing and Management, Supply Chain Management)
- Bachelor of Business - TAFE Advanced Diploma of Events
- Bachelor of Business - TAFE Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
- Bachelor of Business - TAFE Advanced Diploma of Travel & Tourism
- Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Students are automatically considered by UOW based on information received directly from the Transforming Futures - Future Students scholarship application. Please apply for The Transforming Futures - Future Students scholarship to be considered.
Value: $5,000 p.a
Eligible Faculties: BAL
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application and UAC Equity application
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Wollongong Chapter No. 59 Order of the Eastern Star Nursing Opportunity Scholarship
First year Bachelor of Nursing students at UOW's Wollongong Campus are encouraged to apply for this scholarship, valued at $21,000.
If you are a first (1st) year Bachelor of Nursing student studying at the UOW Wollongong Campus, you originate from or have strong demonstrated ties to the Illawarra region, and you have financial, social, and/or educational disadvantages, please apply.
The Wollongong Chapter No. 59 Order of the Eastern Star Opportunity Scholarship is funded by a group of like-minded friends who seek to give back to the community and enrich the lives of others. This scholarship is designed to support the next generation of front-line Nursing professionals.
Applicants are asked to complete a UOW scholarship application package, a UAC Equity Scholarship online application, a one page statement outlining your connection to the Illawarra Region and how the scholarship will assist with your Nursing career ambitions.
Value: $7,000 p.a
Eligible Faculties: SMAH
Where to apply: UOW scholarship application and UAC Equity application
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St Georges Basin Community Equity Scholarship
The St Georges Basin Community Equity Scholarship has been established by the St Georges Basin Country Club and the NSW ClubGRANTS 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.
To be considered for this scholarship you must also submit a UAC Equity Scholarship application.
Value: $5,000 p.a
Eligible faculties: BAL, SMAH, EIS, ASSH
Where to apply: Where to apply: UOW scholarship application and UAC Equity application
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