The University of Wollongong's Honorary Chapter is composed of a group of alumni, retired academic staff and people connected to the University who have been awarded either a Fellowship Doctorate Degree or Emeritus Professorship.
Honoraries help promote the University on a global level and they focus on ways in which they can utilise their skills and talent to support UOW.
The Chapter is dedicated to providing financial assistance for students in need so they can excel in their studies and explore the depths of their degree. The aim of this scholarship is to shape the next generation of innovators and creators in their chosen fields and vocation who are committed to giving back to their communities.
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must also submit a UAC Equity application in addition to the UOW Scholarship application.
Open from 09/Feb/2024 to 26/Apr/2024
Value
$3,000
Duration
One (1) year
Level of Enrolment
First Year, Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year
Graduate Type
Undergraduate
Number Available
One (1)
Year of Scholarship
2024
Degree
Open to any UOW undergraduate degree
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community Equity
Broad Study Area
Arts & International Studies, Business, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Health & Medicine, Information & Communications Technology, Law, Mathematics & Statistics, Media, Communications & Journalism, Physics, Psychology, Science
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
Application Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate financial need. UOW also takes into consideration the following forms of educational disadvantage and applicant attributes when awarding equity scholarships: carer responsibilities; English language difficulty; long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse; regional or remote disadvantage; sole parent responsibilities; refugee status and Indigenous Australians.
Applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Wollongong for the duration of this scholarship.
Applicants must be enrolled in any undergraduate degree at the University of Wollongong.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder
Applicants must submit an application via UOW Scholarship and UAC Equity to be considered for this scholarship.
Applicants are required to submit a 1-2 page statement outlining (1) involvement in activities which add value to the community and (2) how the scholarship will assist with your studies.
Successful applicants must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50
