Scholarship Details
Provider Name: University of New South Wales
Scholarship Name: Robertson Scholars Leadership Program Scholarship
Description: The Robertson Scholars Program was established by Julian and Josie Robertson of New York in 2000, and provides opportunities for students to study at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the USA and to enjoy the benefits of both institutions. During the 2nd semester of their 2nd year, Robertson Scholars enrolled at Duke will be able to live and learn at UNC-Chapel Hill, and UNC-Chapel Hill Robertson Scholars to live and learn at Duke. Julian and Josie Robertson have generously offered up to 2 places to talented Australian undergraduate students who have demonstrated passion and potential to become great leaders in college and beyond.
Study Level: Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Study Fields: General
Support Type: Travel Grant outside Australia
Offer Frequency: Occasional
Annual Amount: $50,000
Annual Comment: The scholarship is valued at $50,000 per year for 4 years. It covers full tuition, room and board and a living stipend if attending the University of North Carolina. In addition, support is provided for 3 summers of service, research and travel, as well as a laptop computer.
Length: 4 year(s)
Gender: Co-Ed
Eligibility: Applicants must: be Australian citizens or permanent residents; be undergraduate students of a four year program (this includes pre-medicine and pre-law); and have the ability to participate in Robertson Scholarships academic enhancement activities, including regular school year and summer programs. Tenure is dependent on good academic performance and conduct.
Study Location: Australia – NSW: Sydney Metropolitan
Closing Date: Early December
Other Details: All applicants must complete a Common Application (student form) available online at Common Application Website for either or both Duke University and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill at same time as submitting scholarship application and undertake standardized testing. Please note that SAT and two SAT Subject Tests or ACT with Writing must be completed by all Shortlisted Applicants in January or February if not already undertaken.
Number Per Year: 2
Scholarship Website: http://scholarships.online.unsw.edu.au (opens in new window)
Scholarship Contact Details
Contact Department: UNSW Scholarships
Contact Phone: 61 2 93851078
Contact Fax: 61 2 93853732
Contact Email: scholarships@unsw.edu.au
Contact Postal Address: UNSW Scholarships, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052 Australia
Provider Details
Provider Name: University of New South Wales
Provider Phone: 61 2 93851078
Provider Fax: 61 2 93853732
Provider Website: http://www.unsw.edu.au/ (opens in new window)