UNSW Science Undergraduate Scholarships for Students Commencing Term 1, 2025 UGCA1730

Key
Key
Scholarship Details
Criteria
High Academic Achiever High School Leavers 1st year
Stage

High school leavers, First year students

Opens

01/07/2024

Closing Date

08/10/2024

Value

$5,000
Scholarship(s) available
For Duration of program (minimum)

Residency

Aus Citizen/Aus Permanent Resident/NZ Citizen

Outline

Science Merit Scholarships aim to encourage and assist students commencing undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Science at UNSW.

By applying for the Science Merit Scholarships you may be considered for the following scholarships. More scholarships may be added to this list progressively.

Offers will be made progressively from ATAR release date onwards.

Scholarship Value and Duration Eligibility
Sir Rupert Myers Scholarship (UGCA1446)

$5,000 for minimum duration of program

  • Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa Holders) or New Zealand Citizen;


  • Be commencing full-time undergraduate study in a Materials Science and Engineering program.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:
  • Academic Merit
  • Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
  • Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
  • Aptitude and commitment to studies

You must provide evidence supporting the above criteria in your online application. Please refer to the Scholarship Application Supporting Documents for a detailed list of examples.

Unanswered application questions or claims without supporting documentation will not be assessed. Late applications/supporting documentation will not be accepted. Activities/Achievements recorded more than 3 years ago will not be considered in your application assessment

Applications close 11:59PM AEST, 8 October 2024.

Please keep in mind that technical support is only available during business hours (until 5pm on Tuesday). The Scholarships Office encourages applicants to submit their applications in advance of the closing time where possible.


School of Mathematics & Statistics Scholarships

Separate Application Required

There are a number of scholarships available for students planning to major in the School of Mathematics & Statistics. A separate scholarship application is required. Click here for more information on how to apply for these scholarships.


Other Science Scholarships Opportunities

Scholarship Value and Duration Additional Criteria
Mike Cannon-Brookes Endowed Scholarship (UGCA1622)

This scholarship will cover 100% of the tuition fees and pay an annual stipend of $10,000 for the duration of the program.

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UNSW reserves the right not to award a scholarship where there is no applicant of sufficient merit, or if the applicant does not meet the scholarship eligibility and/or selection criteria.

Eligibility

Selection

Interviews


Applications for this scholarship are currently closed.

Application is via the UNSW Scholarships "My Application Online".