UWS Community Scholarships

UWS staff, alumni and students help to fund 5 new scholarships

The first day back at uni next semester will be a little easier for five students who are the recipients of the first UWS Community Scholarships.

Each scholarship, valued at $5,000 per annum, has been funded by gifts from UWS staff, students and alumni. These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate hardship and determination to furthering themselves through education.

This year’s recipients, selected by a panel including staff, alumni and student donors, come from diverse backgrounds, but share the same aspiration of being able to give back to the community once they complete their studies.

'I want to be a physiotherapist who can  contribute to local society' Ken (Physiotherapy)

'My goal is to make Indigenous Australians a priority, not a minority' Mereti (Social Work)

'I’ve always wanted to be a nurse, to help people and with this scholarship I can achieve that dream' Monique (Nursing)

These scholarships go a long way in helping these students reach their full potential, by alleviating some of the everyday costs of attending university, such as buying textbooks, travel expenses and printing of study materials. Even more significant than the financial assistance, is the encouragement and confidence that these scholarships provide for students doing it tough. 

'I feel honoured to be chosen, it feels like my journey is being validated' Rosemary (Arts)

On behalf of this year’s recipients we would like to thank all those who have contributed to supporting UWS Community Scholarships.

We also want to encourage more staff, alumni and students to get on board with giving to UWS

To learn more about giving to support UWS students please visit www.uws.edu.au/giving

UWS staff can join UWS Staff Giving and set up automated, regular, pre-tax donations to support scholarships for UWS students.  Join today at www.uws.edu.au/staffgiving