2025 Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN)

The University of Newcastle has a proud history of supporting motivated and talented students in gaining university entry and thriving in their field of study, regardless of their background or individual circumstances.

The Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN) provides scholarships assistance to students who are experiencing financial hardship and may be experiencing other personal circumstances impacting study, including:

• Carer responsibilities
• Long term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse
• Living in regional or remote Australia
• Sole parent responsibilities
• Additional attributes of First Nations person, Refugee and humanitarian status, or Out-of-home care status.

• Table of Content
• About University of Newcastle
• Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN)
• Aim and Benefits of Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN)
• Requirements for Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Newcastle

The history of the University of Newcastle, as for all great universities, has been characterised by leaders who have been willing to challenge the status quo and transform fields of education and research. Since its foundation, the staff, students and leaders of the University have introduced unique ways of thinking and operating that have led to remarkable outcomes.

Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN)

Application Deadline	01 May 2025
Value	$5000
Country to study	Australia
School to study	Newcastle University
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University of Newcastle
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN)

The scholarship provides a benefit of up to $5000 for one year of study.

The scholarship will be paid as:

• An early payment of $500 after acceptance of your scholarship offer and enrolment in Sem 1 2025 (usually in Jan/Feb.
• A semester- based payment of $2250 in April and $2250 in September, following the census dates. This will be adjusted to $1000 for part-time enrolment in 20 units or less.

Requirements for Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN) Qualification

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

• Be enrolled in any year of any enabling or undergraduate program with University of Newcastle.
• Be experiencing financial hardship. This may mean that you receive a centrelink means-tested income support payment, can demonstrate financial challenges, or are a dependent in Year 12 with a parent/guardian in receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A.
• You may be experiencing other challenges, including carer or sole parent responsibilities, long term medical condition/disability, ongoing effects of abuse, living in remote Australia, or attributes of First Nations Person, Refugee, or Out-of-Home Care.
• Be an Australian citizen or Australian Permanent Resident (includes New Zealand Permanent Residents).
• You must not hold a concurrent scholarship of equal or higher value with the University of Newcastle, however you may choose to repay this scholarship to accept a higher value scholarship in the same academic year.
• You must not have previously completed an undergraduate degree award, except in certain scenarios such as partial completion of a combined degree, Honours, and the final year of the Joint Medical Program.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Equity Scholarships Scheme University of Newcastle (ESSUN)

Selection

Selection is based on the assessment of information provided in the application, and in accordance with the number of scholarships and funding available in each academic year. Applications are assessed and ranked primarily on the assessment of financial need, with other areas of educational challenge considered if required.

Selection will be made by the Scholarships Officer in accordance with funding available and with consideration to distribution between new and current University of Newcastle students. Your academic progress and number of times you have received this scholarship prior to the current offer year may also be considered.

Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application. Successful notices will include a formal offer of the scholarship and instructions on how to accept the scholarship.

Meeting the scholarship criteria does not guarantee an offer of the scholarship. If you are unsuccessful, it does not mean that you are not in need; rather, it means that other applicants have been assessed as being in greater need. Your application will stay active for future offer rounds during the current scholarship offer year and you are encouraged to reapply in each year you study.

Application Deadline

May 1, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Newcastle on applications.newcastle.edu.au to apply

For more details, visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage