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Step-by-step guide to completing the on-line scholarship application form

All sections must be completed in order. You will not be able to proceed to the next section until you have answered all compulsory questions (marked with *) and clicked on the 'Save and Continue to Next Section' button. Your application can be saved and resumed at a later date by clicking on the 'Logout & Resume Later' button. You can go back to a previously completed section (ensure you have saved changes to the current section before going back to a previously completed section).

Applications open 9am on Monday 1 September 2008 and close midnight (AEST) on Friday 16 January 2009. Late applications cannot be accepted

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General Eligibility Check

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or holders of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa
Applicants must meet the conditions for admission into a University of Western Sydney undergraduate degree, as applicable to the Scholarship.
Preference will be given to applicants who reside within the Greater Western Sydney region, where all other conditions are met by two or more applicants.

Evidence of Academic Achievement

Current/previous academic results: For new students only include your Year 12 High School Results and/or UAI (or equivalent)

For students currently enrolled at UWS or another tertiary institution only include your most recent/current enrolment details (if applicable), and academic results for any courses you have undertaken and/or completed.

You will need to separately mail in certified copies of your official statement/academic record(s) as issued by your university/institution for each course you have listed in the Supporting Documents section. The academic record should list all subjects attempted and all results obtained, proof of completion (except for a current enrolment) and an explanation of the marking/grading system. Students who do not have a UAI should attach any academic reports if available. Current UWS students can attach a printout of results.

Awards, prizes and scholarships (if applicable): include details of any awards, prizes and/or scholarships gained in your academic career. You will need to attach evidence of each award, prize and scholarship listed in the Supporting Documents section.

Supporting Documents

You must attach supporting documents for each item listed, except for items marked as optional. If you are uploading a document in a language other than English, you must also provide an officially certified translation of the document. This page only allows you to upload one document for each section of evidence required. If you have multiple documents, you will need to combine the documents into a single file (e.g.: Word or PDF) before uploading. Please note that you MUST additionally mail Certified Copies of all supporting documents to the Scholarships Unit in order to successfully complete your application.

Submit Application

It is strongly recommended that you review your answers before submitting your application as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted. You are encouraged to submit your application early to allow the scholarships unit time to assess your application.

Click on the 'Submit Application' button once you are satisfied that your application is complete. You will be sent an email confirming that your application has been successfully submitted.

Submitting Certified Copies

Certified Copies of Original Supporting Documents need to be mailed to the Scholarships Unit. You need to quote your Scholarship Applicant ID number on each document you are submitting.

Notification of result

You will be sent an email advising of the outcome of your application.

Contact details

For queries, please contact:

The Scholarships Unit at scholarships@uws.edu.au

Scholarships Unit
University of Western Sydney
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith South, DC NSW 1797