Established through contributions from the University of Newcastle, industry donors, community organisations, and the annual Reconciliation Scholarship Dinner Dance.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship was established through contributions from the University of Newcastle, industry donors, community organisations and the annual Reconciliation Scholarship Dinner Dance.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship provides a total benefit of $40,000 up to a maximum 4-year tenure, provided ongoing eligibility is met. The scholarship provides $10,000 annually paid as $5,000 in each semester.
Payments are typically received 2–3 weeks after the semester census date, or 2–3 weeks after you accept your offer if the census date has already passed.
Requirements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:
- Be enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree program at the University of Newcastle.
- Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
- Demonstrate academic progress by the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent required for entry for commencing students, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 for continuing students (evidence not required for current UON students).
- Establish your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status per the process outlined on the Wollotuka Institute's study with us page.
- Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship
- Selection is a competitive process based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents, with reference to the eligibility criteria.
- Selection will be made by the Indigenous Selection Panel which will consist of a minimum of three members chosen by the Pro Vice-Chancellor – Indigenous Strategy and Leadership.
- The Selection Panel will communicate the details of successful recipients to the Scholarships Office and all applicants will be notified of an outcome via email within 6 weeks of the application closing date.
Documents Required for Application
Required documents will be listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of your application. The application portal accepts PDF only. A maximum of 3 PDF smaller than 5 MB can be added per document type upload field.
- A personal statement (approx. 1 A4 page) outlining your academic achievements, career aspirations in the relevant area of study, and how a scholarship would assist you. This statement will cover all scholarships you are applying for.
- Up to 3 documents which demonstrate your academic achievements, such as awards, participation in enrichment and travel programs or internships, academic competitions, portfolio or cv. Transcripts are not required for UON students.
- Option to provide up to 3 documents which show your commitment to leadership within your community, such as a reference, proof of volunteering and community activities, leadership panel or club membership, articles or publication.
Check also:
Swedish Institute Scholarships 2027
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
March 3, 2027How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Newcastle on applications.newcastle.edu.au to apply
For more information, kindly visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage.
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