University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 2026

The International Excellence Scholarship 2026 has been established to attract high-performing students to study at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship acknowledges applicants with a strong academic background and provides an ongoing incentive for continued academic achievement. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who receive an offer to study in an eligible program and who commence study with the University in 2026 and beyond.

This version of the scholarship applies to new international students who receive an offer and commence study in 2026 or later.

If you are a current student or have already received an offer for study in 2025 (including Trimester 3, 2025), your scholarship details are outlined in the Terms and Conditions provided with your original offer letter.

Please refer to the appropriate Terms and Conditions below based on your original admission year and scholarship offer:

• Students commencing in 2026 and beyond - Terms and Conditions

• Table of Content
• About University of Newcastle
• University of Newcastle Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Newcastle Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Newcastle Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Newcastle Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Newcastle Postgraduate Scholarship

The scholarship benefit is a variable value for each year of study under a standard full-time study load (80 units) apportioned over each course taken. It is applied on a pro-rata basis, taking into consideration approved reduced study load arrangements, credit exemptions, recognition of prior learning awards, progression or partial-year program enrolments.

The scholarship has:

• Annual Value: A dollar value equivalent to 20% of the gross annual international tuition fee.
• Unit Value (based on 10 units): A dollar value equivalent to 20% of the gross unit value variable based on program of study.

The scholarship will be administered for each term of study in the eligible program(s) as a tuition fee reduction against the number of units required to successfully complete the program of study as specified in the University’s Program Handbook.

The scholarship will reduce the tuition fee liability by the scholarship benefit amount for each term of the program of study, provided the conditions of the scholarship are maintained. The benefit amount will be calculated against the number of units the recipient is enrolled in at Census date for each term.

Requirements for University of Newcastle Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

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

• Be an international full fee-paying student.
• Be commencing study in an eligible CRICOS-registered undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at the University. Please see the eligible programs are listed in the Terms and Conditions document.
• Not be the beneficiary of a separate University scholarship unless prior approval for special dispensation has been obtained from the university.
• Be able to meet the financial obligations of a full fee-paying international student specified by the Australian Government. Evidence of this ability must be provided if requested by the university.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

No application is required for this scholarship. Scholarships are automatically assessed upon application for admission to the University.

For more information, kindly visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage.