Singapore Alumni Scholarship

The scholarship was established by the University of Newcastle Foundation in 2011. It is the intent that these scholarships be used to assist gifted and disadvantaged students with their studies at the University of Newcastle. Donations for this scholarship have come from Singapore citizens and permanent residents who studied at the University of Newcastle, take great pride in the achievements of Singapore, value their relationship with the University of Newcastle and hope this scholarship will further strengthen the relationship between Singapore and Australia.

Eligibility

Be enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree program at the University of Newcastle.; Be enrolled full-time.; Demonstrate academic achievement or potential either by an ATAR of 75 or higher for commencing students, or GPA of 5.0 for continuing students. Please note, evidence is not required with your application as we use University records.; Demonstrate the impact of educational disadvantage such as carer and sole parent responsibilities, financial hardship, long-term medical condition, a disability, the ongoing effects of abuse, and regional/remote disadvantage.; Equity scholarships will also consider applicant attributes such as being an Indigenous Australian, having a Refugee background, or placement with an Out-of-Home Care provider.; If successful, be willing to submit an essay of approximately 400 words on Singapore and one or more aspects of its people, economy, geography, history, culture, political system etc.