Africa Excellence Scholarship has been established to attract high-performing international students to the University of Newcastle for study in 2022 and beyond. This is a merit-based scholarship that recognizes applicants with a strong academic background and incentivizes them to continue striving to be the best that they can be.

The scholarship is valued at AU$10,000 for each year of study under a full-time study load apportioned over each course taken, equating to a value of $1250 per course. 

Eligibility: To be eligible, you must;

  • Hold a passport from one of the 54 countries of Africa.
  • Be commencing study in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program at the University (excluding ELICOS, Enabling, Non-Award, and Higher Degrees by Research programs and programs delivered at offshore campuses).
  • Be an International full-fee paying student.
  • Be commencing in an eligible program at an Australian or Online campus as indicated in your Letter of Offer.
  • Not be the beneficiary of a separate University scholarship unless prior approval for special dispensation has been obtained.
  • Meet all of the financial obligations of a full-fee paying international student.
  • Have to fulfill the University’s language requirements.

Eligible Countries: Africa

Type: Undergraduate or Postgraduate

Value of Award: $40,000

Number of Awards: 100

Eligible Field of Studies: Undergraduate or postgraduate in College of Engineering Science and Environment, Health Medicine and Wellbeing, Human and Social Futures.

Method of Application: To apply for this scholarship, students must be admitted to the University. Scholarships are automatically applied for upon application to the university.

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