University of Newcastle Academic High Performers Scholarship - Indigenous Year 12 School Leavers

This scholarship program is available to high performing applicants, providing financial support of $10,000 each year for standard duration of degree (3-5 years) as well as opportunities for formal recognition by the Vice-Chancellor and access to leadership training and academic mentoring programs within your College. The scholarship is open exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are Year 12 school leavers commencing an undergraduate degree at the University of Newcastle. Applicants must have achieved an ATAR of 95.00 or higher (not including adjustment factors) and be enrolled full-time. The total benefit ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 depending on the standard full-time duration of the program, paid at $5,000 per semester.