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Current student scholarships

Don't count yourself out, apply for a scholarship today!

UOW has a wide range of scholarship opportunities to help you out with living costs, textbooks or course fees (we know studying can be expensive!)

Scholarships are available for students from all walks of life, not just high achievers. Maybe you’re interested in sustainability, community involvement, or empowering women. There are also opportunities for students from the Illawarra, or from regional and rural areas. From community and equity scholarships to leadership and excellence scholarships - there really is something for everyone.

Don't count yourself out, check out the below opportunities available for each faculty, plus those open to any. Please note that scholarship selection criteria varies, so have a browse below and find the right one for you.

Keep in mind that some scholarships will be closing applications soon.

Scholarship Total value Degree Selection criteria Applications close Apply
St Georges Basin Country Club Opportunity Scholarship $5,250 over one (1) year Any undergraduate degree at UOW (Shoalhaven campus)
  • Enrolled at UOW Shoalhaven campus 
  • Reside and committed to Shoalhaven area
  • Financial need
  • WAM 50+
  • Community involvement 
 12/05/2024 Apply
Col Purcell Illawarra Rugby League Centenary Scholarship

$3,000 over one (1) year

 Any undergraduate degree at UOW
  • Competed in either the Illawarra or South Coast Junior Rugby League (Helensburgh - Milton/Ulladulla) competitions during HSC year
  • Involvement in Rugby League
 12/05/2024 Apply
Scholarship Total value Degree Selection criteria Applications close Apply
Connie Gamble Community Scholarship Up to $15,000 over three (3) years Undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
  • WAM 65+
  • First year
  • Career ambitions
  • Involvement in Shellharbour Shire and/or Gerringong communities
 12/05/2024 Apply
Aunty Mary Davis for Indigenous Teacher Scholarship
 Up to $16,000 over four (4) years Bachelor of Primary Education or Bachelor of Primary Education (The Early Years)
  • Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • Financial need
  • First year
 12/05/2024 Apply
Scholarship Total value Degree Selection criteria Applications close Apply
542 Partners Work Integrated Learning Scholarship in Accounting

$10,000 over one (1) year

Bachelor of Business (Accounting) or Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  • WAM 65+
  • 2nd year of study
  • Currently enrolled or completed ACCY200 or ACCY122
  • Available for 12 weeks of work experience
  • Career ambitions
 12/05/2024 Apply
Mainfreight Group Corporate Scholarship

$8,000 over one (1) year

Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce
  • WAM 65+
  • Final year of study
 12/05/2024 Apply
Scholarship Total value Degree Selection criteria Applications close Apply
Gulanga - Craig Dukes Scholarship for Indigenous Students $20,000 over three (3) years Bachelor of Information Technology or a Bachelor of Computer Science (any major) 
  • WAM 50+
  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
 26/04/2024 Apply
IGS Limited Work Integrated Learning Scholarship in Engineering $15,000 over one (1) year Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) or (Telecommunications)
  • WAM 65+
  • 3rd or 4th year
  • Career ambitions 
 05/05/2024 Apply
SJL Consulting Engineers Work Integrated Learning Scholarship $10,000 over one (1) year Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Mechanical, Civil or Architectural Engineering.
  • Originate from a rural or regional area
  • WAM 65 +
 05/05/2024 Apply
Scholarship Total value Degree Selection criteria Applications close Apply
Rowe Scientific Chemistry Scholarship
 $5,000 over one (1) year Undergraduate degrees majoring in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry: Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Deans Scholar), Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours), Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) (Deans Scholar)
  • WAM 75+
  • Career ambitions 
 12/05/2024 Apply
Graduate School of Medicine Phase 4 Clarence Valley Placement Scholarship
 $1,000 over one (1) year Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Phase 4 in 2024
  • Satisfactory grades
  • Commitment to rural. regional or remote medicine
  • Community engagement 
  • Elective or selective placement in Clarence Valley region
 31/05/2024 Apply
Graduate School of Medicine Phase 4 Rural Placement Scholarship $1,000 over one (1) year Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Commencing Phase 4
  • Commitment to rural/ remote medicine 
  • Elective/selective placement in a community rated MM3 or above
  • Financial need
 31/05/2024 Apply
The Bega Valley Medical Student Scholarship
 $5,000 over one (1) year Doctor of Medicine
  • Commencing Phase 4 in 2024
  • Committed to completing two out of three rotations in 2024, within the Bega Valley Shire and / or the three adjacent LGAs of Eurobodalla, Cooma-Monaro and Bombala
  • Satisfactory grade
 26/04/2024 Apply