The University of Western Australia (UWA) is offering Connect Scholarship for talented and motivated candidates for the academic session 2024/2025.
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents facing financial hardship, including those from low socio-economic backgrounds, regional or remote areas, Indigenous communities, or those with a disability or medical condition. Additional considerations include being the first in the family to attend university, having significant family responsibilities, or experiencing disruptions to education due to circumstances like relocation or refugee status.
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading institution renowned for its strong emphasis on research, innovation, and academic excellence. Located in Perth, UWA is consistently ranked among the top universities globally, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers in a rapidly changing world.
Application Deadline: 8 November 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Western Australia (UWA)
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Undergraduate
- Award: $5,000 annually
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: Australian citizens or permanent residents
- The award can be taken in: Australia
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Australia
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship can be applied to any undergraduate course offered by UWA.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Low socio-economic status: Financial need impacting the ability to pursue higher education.
- Regional, rural, and remote students: Students from these areas who face challenges in accessing higher education.
- Indigenous students: Indigenous students overcoming barriers to education.
- Financial hardship: Demonstrating significant financial need.
- Disability or medical condition: Conditions that affect the ability to study effectively.
- First in family to attend university: Recognizing challenges faced by first-generation university students.
- Other criteria: Including but not limited to educational disruption due to relocation, extensive family responsibilities, unsupportive study environments, and experiences related to migration or refugee status.
How to Apply
To apply for the UWA Connect Scholarship, applicants must complete the online application through the UWA scholarship portal. The application deadline for the 2025 scholarship is 8 November 2024. Applicants will automatically be considered for all eligible scholarships upon submission.
Benefits
- Financial Support: Receive $5,000 annually to assist with university expenses.
- Start-up Assistance: Up to $1,500 to cover initial costs like relocation.
- Accommodation: Guaranteed housing at University Hall or UWA accommodation partners for select regional and remote students.
- Wrap-around Support: Comprehensive support services to help students feel connected and supported throughout their university journey.