Scholarship Details
Provider Name: University of Western Sydney
Scholarship Name: UWS Opportunity Scholarship
Description: The UWS Opportunity Scholarship aims to assist individuals in the Greater Western Sydney region who face economic, social or other disadvantage which makes university participation very difficult.
Study Level: Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Study Fields: General
Support Type: Equity Scholarship
Offer Frequency: Annual
Annual Amount: $5,000
Annual Comment: The scholarship is valued at $5,000 per year for up to 4 years.
Length: 4 year(s)
Gender: Co-Ed
Eligibility: Applicants must: be Australian citizens or permanent residents; demonstrate financial or other hardship; currently reside in, or have completed their HSC, within the Greater Western Sydney region; demonstrate academic potential through a minimum ATAR of 80 or equivalent; and intend to enrol in any undergraduate degree at UWS in a Commonwealth Supported Place, or already be enrolled with a credit average in the previous year. Preference will be given to applicants who meet the financial hardship criteria. Non-current school leaver applicants will be considered on the basis of work experience and educational qualifications.
Target Group: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, Educational disadvantage, Mature age, Non-English speaking background, Physical, medical, psychological or learning difficulties, Rural and isolated area resident, Women and men in a non-traditional fie
Study Location: Australia – NSW: Sydney Metropolitan
Closing Date: Early January
Other Details: Apply via UAC: applications for main round offers close early January.
Scholarship Website: http://myfuture.uws.edu.au/informationabout/scholarships_home/available_scholarships (opens in new window)
Scholarship Contact Details
Contact Department: Scholarships Office
Contact Phone: 61 1300 897669
Contact Email: scholarships@uws.edu.au
Contact Postal Address: Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751 Australia
Provider Details
Provider Name: University of Western Sydney
Provider Phone: 61 2 1300897669
Provider Fax: 61 2 96787160
Provider Website: http://www.uws.edu.au/ (opens in new window)