Prizes and Scholarships

• Prizes at UWS
• Scholarships at UWS

Prizes at UWS

By funding a prize at UWS, you are helping us to acknowledge our most dedicated and high achieving students, giving them the confidence to continuously strive for excellence. 

A prize is a donation of no less than $500, to be in place for a period of 2 to 5 years. 

The UWS Prizes Program provides recognition for students by presenting them with the financial gift provided by the donor, a certificate from UWS and a notation made on their academic transcript. Each recipient will also receive information about the prize and its donor. 

The following structure provides a suggestion on how to allocate your prize, although it is not compulsory:

• A prize of $500 awarded to a 1st or 2nd year student
• A prize of $750 awarded to a 3rd year or graduating student in an individual subject
• A prize of $1,000 or more awarded to a 3rd year or graduating student for overall achievement in a particular course 

Recognition for Prize Donor

As a UWS Prize donor, you will receive recognition in the following ways: 

• Invitation to relevant UWS and Foundation functions
• An invitation to and recognition at the Annual Awards Ceremony at UWS with the opportunity to present the award to the recipient
• Listed on the Honour Roll in the Foundation’s Annual Report
• Naming rights to the Prize
• Listed on the School of Law Website

Management of Prizes

When a donor commits to funding a Prize at UWS the management of the Prize is looked after by the University, which includes:

• Administering the selection process for the prize
• Forwarding funds to the student
• Ensuring that the prize complements the academic program
• Coordinating the Awards Ceremony where the prize is presented

Contacting Us

All donations of $2 or more made payable to the University of Western Sydney are tax deductible. For more information on prizes or to discuss other ways of making a difference at the UWS School of Law, please contact:

Ms Cathy McFall
Assistant to Head of School of Law
Tel:  +61 (0) 2 9685 9576
Email:  c.mcfall@uws.edu.au

Scholarships at UWS

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) has a proud tradition in broadening access to education for the residents of Greater Western Sydney. One of its main features is a multi-campus teaching base that ensures higher education is accessible to students and responsive to their work, family and lifestyle commitments.

Equity of opportunity continues to be a core commitment, strengthened by the University’s philosophy of ensuring that individuals and groups, who might not otherwise enjoy the benefits of higher education, have the opportunity to do so. It is with this in mind that UWS remains dedicated to making higher education accessible for those most in need of assistance.

UWS scholarships encourage students to realise their career and life aspirations, providing the means to excel in their learning environment. By providing financial assistance through a scholarship, you are taking the opportunity to further a student’s education and advancement in life. 

Scholarships allow UWS to attract and retain the most promising students within Greater Western Sydney, encouraging them to consider what study and work opportunities the region has to offer. 

Establishing a Scholarship with UWS

When establishing a scholarship at UWS, it is important to consider what impact you would like your scholarship to have. To assist you with your decision, the university has developed a number of scholarship structures based on areas of need within the community and industry.

To establish a scholarship, donations start from $5,500 per year, with the exception of an Opportunity Scholarship which starts from $2,750 a year. The cost varies depending on the type, length and number of scholarships the donor wishes to invest in and an outright gift in the form of cash will allow you to receive immediate tax benefits in the year you make the gift to UWS.

Typically, a selection committee carefully reviews the scholarship applications submitted by students and selects the most deserving recipient(s) based on the donor-established criteria.

Donor Recognition

The University of Western Sydney is grateful for the generosity of all its donors and recognises that every gift is making a difference. As a way of saying thanks for your generous support, recognition for the donor of all scholarships is offered in the following ways:

• Invitation to relevant UWS and Foundation functions
• Listed on the Honour Roll in the Foundation’s Annual Report
• Naming rights to the scholarship
• An invitation to and recognition at the Annual Scholarships Awards Ceremony at UWS with the opportunity to present a Certificate to the recipient
• Recognition in the UWS Scholarship brochure
• Listed on the UWS Scholarships website as a current scholarship donor
• Acknowledgement by scholarship recipient
• Listed on the School of Law website

Contacting Us

For further information on establishing a Scholarship with UWS, please contact: 

University of Western Sydney, Office of Development
Tel:  +61 (0) 2 9685 9511
Email:  givingtouws@uws.edu.au

Further information on the types of scholarships that UWS offers its students is available here