Available
scholarships

At UON we
offer a range of scholarships to PhD and Research Masters candidates.

University and Commonwealth Government
Scholarships

Round 2 applications close 15
September

To
allow for greater scholarship opportunities to prospective and current research
students, UON will undertake an additional scholarship round in 2016. There are
two scholarship rounds open to domestic and international applicants, where
scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applications can be
submitted at any time throughout the year. An overview of all scholarships
available within both rounds for research degree candidates is available here.

Round
2

Closing Date:
15 September 2016

Latest Outcome Date: 30
November 2016

Latest Commencement Date:
30 June 2017

Round
1

Closing Date:
31 March 2017

Latest Outcome Date:
15 June 2017

Latest Commencement Date: 15
December 2017

Other
scholarships may become available throughout the year.

Prospective
and current research students are eligible to apply for University and
Commonwealth Government scholarships, which are awarded during two rounds. They
provide a living allowance so you can commit to full-time study.

Scholarships are granted on the basis of academic merit, which includes your
undergraduate grade point average and extra research attainments.

Am I eligible for a scholarship?

Eligibility
criteria based on Commonwealth Government Scholarship Guidelines and candidates
must:

satisfy
the English
proficiency requirement (IELTS of at least 6.5)
have
a current offer of admission into a research higher degree.
have
completed at least four years of undergraduate study and have attained
Honours Class 1 or equivalent and a high grade point average (GPA)
be
no more than two full-time equivalent years into their PhD (or one year
for Masters) at the latest outcome date for the round in which they are
applying.

Successful
international scholarship candidates usually also have:

A
master degree with strong research component
International
peer reviewed research publication or research experience

Scholarship
conditions

be
enrolled full-time (part-time enrolment may be approved in exceptional
circumstances. Part-time scholarships are taxable)
be
enrolled on-campus (off-campus enrolment may be approved in exceptional
circumstances)
scholars
may only work a maximum of 8 hours per week (between Monday to Friday 9am
to 5pm)
scholarship
offers must be taken up by the latest commencement date for the round in
which the scholar has applied.
RHD
Scholarship Guidelines

How do I apply?

Currently
enrolled candidates
can apply for a scholarship by contacting researchscholarships@newcastle.edu.au

New applicants can apply for a scholarship at the same time as applying
for admission.

Your
application for admission must include:

Copies
of all academic transcripts
A
research proposal
Evidence
of extra academic attainments e.g. publications
If
required, certified evidence of meeting the English proficiency
requirement

Please
ensure you attach the following documents to support your scholarship
application:

Copies
of research publications, exhibitions or conference papers
Curriculum
Vitae
Details
of previous research experience e.g. research work experience / study
Any
additional documents that may add to your scholarship application e.g.
evidence of the award of a University Medal