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.

Most scholarships for the Autumn session have now closed. Please revisit in July for opportunities in Spring.

Scholarship Total value Degree Selection criteria Applications close Apply
Albion Park RSL Memorial Club Scholarship

$5,000 over one (1) year

Any undergraduate degree at UOW
  • WAM 65+
  • Community involvement 
  • Financial need 
  • Completed HSC and/or currently live in Shellhabour LGA
26/05/2024 Apply
Rotary Club of West Wollongong John Chaplin Memorial Scholarship

$6,000 over two (2) years

Any undergraduate degree at UOW
  • WAM 65+
  • Community involvement
31/05/2024 Apply
The Movement Disorder Foundation Scholarship

Up to $28,000 over four (4) years

Any undergraduate or postgraduate degree at UOW
  • Physical disability
  • Career goals
  • WAM 65+
  • Community involvement
19/05/2024 Apply

There are no scholarships available at this time.

There are no scholarships available at this time.

There are no scholarships available at this time.

Scholarship Total value Degree Selection criteria Applications close 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