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Regional Kick Start

UOW is delighted to offer scholarships of $3,000 to regional students starting one of the below degrees at UOW Bega Valley, UOW Eurobodalla, UOW Shoalhaven, or UOW Southern Highlands.

Scholarship details

The $3,000 Regional Kick Start scholarships aim to support regional students with resources and living costs during their first year of study and make it easier to undertake their uni study close to home. Applications are open to non-school leavers and mature-age students.

Applications now open

Potential students* with an application or offer to start one of the below degrees at a UOW Regional location in the first semester (Autumn/February) 2026 are eligible to apply.

If you are currently completing Year 12 or equivalent, and applying to study at UOW through Early Admission, you are not eligible to be considered for this scholarship. Please see the information on our Country to Coast scholarships.

Apply for the Regional Kick Start Scholarship

Eligible courses

What our students say about studying locally

UOW Eurobodalla, UOW Bega Valley, UOW Shoalhaven, and UOW Southern Highlands provide students with a supportive, student-centred environment, face-to-face teaching, and interactive digital access to UOW lectures. Each campus is also a support hub for students studying online with UOW, offering academic and practical support during their studies.

Anything is possible

The smaller cohort gave great depth to my experience, insights, encouragement and interactions. When you can see the passionate dedication of teachers, understand the importance of education, and share in that with like-minded people, anything is possible, and the learning is endless. Samantha, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) - UOW Shoalhaven

It's like a community

Being able to study close to home means a lot to me. I don’t have to travel away from my family, plus I can continue to work in the local hospital and be around my friends. The people on campus are all friendly and support each other. My fellow students and tutors make the campus feel like a community. Mohammad, B Nursing - UOW Bega Valley

Motivated by my scholarship

Receiving a scholarship motivated me to maintain a credit average, cut back on the hours I worked per week, and helped with my university costs. I'm thankful to UOW for the confidence and willingness to help me achieve my goals. Claudia, Graduate, Bachelor of Nursing - UOW Bega Valley

Contact us

If you have any questions about the Regional Kick Start Scholarships, please contact the UOW scholarships team

02 4252 8959 scholarships@uow.edu.au
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