Dean's Scholarship

Dean’s Scholarships provide opportunities for exceptional students who have achieved outstanding results in their HSC (or equivalent), and/or for students who are currently enrolled in an appropriate UWS undergraduate Advanced or Dean’s Scholars degree.

Eligibility

Current high school leavers and currently-enrolled students

Courses

Benefits

$5,000 per year (or part-time equivalent)

Duration

Up to four years full-time (or part-time equivalent) for an undergraduate degree which may include Honours.

Criteria

Applicants must:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
  • reside in or have undertaken their Higher School Certificate (HSC) in Greater Western Sydney as defined by UWS.
  • have applied for a UWS Advanced or Dean’s Scholars degree as their first preference with the University Admissions Centre (UAC) by close of Change of Preferences, 4 January 2013.
  • demonstrate a high level of academic achievement through a minimum ATAR of 90 or equivalent
    OR
  • be currently enrolled in a UWS Advanced or Dean’s Scholars degree and have maintained a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 (credit average) in the previous year
    OR
  • have been accepted to transfer into one of the above listed UWS Advanced or Dean’s Scholars degrees and have maintained a GPA of 5 (credit average) in the previous year.

Application and Selection Process

There is no application required. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of highest ATAR and/or highest GPA to the maximum number awardable. The number of Dean’s Scholarships available varies from year to year and they are offered at the discretion of the Executive Dean.