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UNE Country Scholarship

If you are from the country, have high academic achievements and have been involved in leadership positions in school, clubs or the community, you have a chance of being awarded this scholarship.

Offers will be conditional on the applicant meeting all eligibility requirements upon enrolment (see UNE Country Scholarship Terms and Conditions).

Value: $5,000 per annum for duration of course

Number: Up to 28

Applications open:  Mid July

Closing date:  Last Friday in September each year


Eligibility:

  • open to students completing Year 12 and gap year students commencing university study for the first time
  • aged 21 or under at the start of the academic teaching year 
  • residents of regional or remote areas
  • outstanding academic achievement – a UAI of at least 85 or an ATAR of at least 86.30 (or equivalent)

Selection is based on:

  • academic merit as indicated by the applicant’s performance during the HSC or equivalent
  • involvement and leadership in school and community activities
  • commitment to the proposed course
  • Principal’s assessment

To apply: