University of Newcastle College of Engineering, Science and Environment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship 2025

This scholarship has been established to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in eligible programs for the first year of study with the College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE).

• Table of Content
• About University of Newcastle
• College of Engineering, Science and Environment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of College of Engineering, Science and Environment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
• Requirements for College of Engineering, Science and Environment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for College of Engineering, Science and Environment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Newcastle

The history of the University of Newcastle, as for all great universities, has been characterised by leaders who have been willing to challenge the status quo and transform fields of education and research. Since its foundation, the staff, students and leaders of the University have introduced unique ways of thinking and operating that have led to remarkable outcomes.

College of Engineering, Science and Environment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of College of Engineering, Science and Environment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

The total financial value of the scholarship is $4,000.

The scholarship will be paid as $2,000 following semester 1 census date and $2,000 following semester 2 census date (usually in April and September).

Requirements for College of Engineering, Science and Environment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

• Be commencing in an eligible undergraduate program within the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle.
• Establish your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage with the university as outlined here.
• Must not have commenced or completed a prior undergraduate degree program.
• Be enrolled full-time.

Interview date, Process and Venue for College of Engineering, Science and Environment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

No application is required.

Successful scholars will be determined based on academic merit following Main Round (UAC December Round 2) and Enabling to Undergraduate Admissions. Locality may be taken into account, with preference to students relocating from rural and remote areas of Australia.

All candidates will need to establish their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity and heritage with the University of Newcastle to be eligible for the scholarship benefit.

Scholars receiving this scholarship remain eligible for the CESE Relocation, CESE Gender Equity, and CESE High Achiever Scholarships.

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.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Newcastle Scholarship webpage