Application Deadline: August 31, 2023
Introduction to the Africa Excellence Scholarship
The University of Newcastle is offering the Africa Excellence Scholarship to attract high-achieving students from Africa. This merit-based scholarship recognizes students with a strong academic background and encourages them to continue their pursuit of excellence.
Scholarship Details
- Type: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2023
Value and Duration of the Award
This scholarship offers significant benefits to selected students:
- Students will receive AU$1250 per 10 units of study.
- The scholarship is valued at AU$10,000 for each year of study based on a standard full-time study load of 80 units.
- The payment will be directly applied to the student’s account for each term of study as a tuition fee reduction.
- The amount will be adjusted according to factors such as reduced study load, credit exemptions, progression, or enrollment above full-time study load.
Eligible Fields of Study and Exclusions
- Some programs are excluded from this scholarship opportunity:
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) in Diagnostic Radiography
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) in Nuclear Medicine
- Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) in Radiation Therapy
- Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
- Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Podiatry.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants need to meet specific criteria:
- Hold a passport from one of the 54 African countries.
- Be starting an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at the University, excluding ELICOS, Enabling, Non-Award, Higher Degrees by Research programs, and offshore campus programs.
- Be an international full-fee paying student.
- Commence studies at an Australian or Online campus as stated in the Letter of Offer.
- Not be the recipient of another University scholarship unless special dispensation is granted.
- Fulfill all financial obligations as a full-fee paying international student, including tuition fees and visa-related expenses.
Application Process
- No separate application is needed for this scholarship.
- Eligible students are automatically considered upon applying to the University.
- Successful applicants will receive scholarship details with their Letter of Offer.
- Scholarship offers are based on academic merit determined through the University’s ATAR and GPA procedures.
Conclusion
The University of Newcastle’s Africa Excellence Scholarship aims to support African students pursuing their education in Australia. This initiative rewards academic excellence and provides financial assistance to eligible students across a variety of programs. By offering tuition fee reductions, the scholarship contributes to the success and growth of students from African countries.
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