University Postgraduate Awards (UPAs) are a stipend intended to cover some living expenses.
The UPA is for Doctoral and Master of Philosophy candidates only, and are only available at the University of Wollongong.
The University of Wollongong has a limited number of UPAs, which are allocated based on merit each year.
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Study area: Humanities & Social Inquiry, Business, Communications & Media, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Accounting Finance & Economics, Health, Computer Science & Information Technology, Literature & Language, Law, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy, Chemistry
Student type: Domestic students, International students
Student status: Current student
Scholarship amount
2024 stipend: $34,000* non-taxable * Stipends are indexed annually
Duration
Three and a half (3.5) years full-time for Doctoral candidates and two (2) years for Masters of Philosophy.
Application process
To apply for a UPA, please follow the directions when you apply for your degree at UOW Apply Online. Successful students will be expected to commence their UPA in the Autumn session following application.
Eligibility requirements
Students commencing Doctoral degrees and Master of Philosophy.
Application closing date
3 October, each year.
Contact information
Graduate Research School