University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship 

About the Position

The International Excellence Scholarship rewards high-performing students studying at the University of Newcastle. This scholarship acknowledges applicants with a strong academic background who choose to study in one of our programs.

Overview

The scholarship is based on a fixed value for each year of study in the eligible program under a standard full-time study load (80 units) apportioned over each course taken.

• Scholarship Stipend Value:AU$4,000 to AU$8,000 per year
• Degree Program:Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
• Available in:Asia Pacific and Africa and Middle East regions
• Number of Awards:100
• Host: University of Newcastle
• Citizen type:International full-fee paying students
• Award Duration: Up to 4 years
• Application Periods:Automatically awarded to students who have received an offer to study in an eligible program

Eligibility Criteria

• Be an International full-fee paying student
• Be commencing study in an eligible CRICOS-registered undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree priority program at the university
• 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

How to Apply

No application is required for this scholarship. Scholarships are automatically applied for upon application to the university where other eligibility criteria are met.

Benefit

• The scholarship value ranges from AU$4,000 to AU$8,000 per year for a standard full-time study load (80 units) in an eligible program
• The maximum value would be AU$32,000 over a full-time 4-year degree
• The scholarship is applied on a pro-rata basis, apportioned to each course taken in each term of study
• The scholarship benefit will be applied as tuition fee waivers directly to the recipient's University student account

Selection

• Scholarship offers will be made based on academic merit
• All determinations of academic merit are aligned to the University’s published entry and eligibility processes and made at the discretion of the University
• You will receive notification of your scholarship and the value in your Letter of Offer

Contact Details

• International Scholarships
• International Enquiries
• Global Office
• University of Newcastle
• University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308
• Phone: + 61 2 4913 8300
• Email: international-enquiries@newcastle.edu.au

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