The University of Newcastle created the International Excellence Scholarship to attract outstanding international students for study starting in 2025 and beyond.This merit-based scholarship acknowledges applicants with exceptional academic achievements and encourages them to commit to excellence. The annual scholarship value AUD $6000. As a course unit value (based on 10 units) this is AUD $750 per course. The maximum value would be AU$24,000 over a full-time 4-year degree.

Scholarship Summary
Host Country: Australia
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Eligible Country: All Countries
Reward: $24,000 grant
Deadline: March 5, 2025
Requirements for the 2025 University of Newcastle Excellence Scholarship
To be eligible for the 2025 University of Newcastle scholarship, you must:
- Be an international student paying full tuition fees.
- Be starting an eligible CRICOS-registered undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in a priority program at the university (refer to the list of eligible programs above).
- You must not receive any other university scholarship, unless the university has granted prior approval for special dispensation.
- Demonstrate the ability to meet the financial requirements for full fee-paying international students as specified by the Australian Government. The university may request proof of this.
How to Apply for the 2025 University of Newcastle Excellence Scholarship
To apply for the 2025 University of Newcastle Excellence Scholarship, interested applicants should follow these steps:
- Click the button below to visit the scholarship application webpage.
- Apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program at the University of Newcastle.
- Scholarships are automatically considered when you apply, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Successful applicants will receive information about the scholarship value with their Letter of Offer and should review the full terms and conditions. If you choose not to accept the scholarship, inform the university accordingly.
- The university bases scholarship offers on academic merit, and it determines merit using its procedures for calculating ATAR and GPA.
Application Deadline: March 5, 2025.
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