Equity Scholarships are for students who can demonstrate hardship which may become a barrier to them continuing their studies.
What is the Scholarship Worth?
UWSCollege is offering up to 10 Equity Scholarships valued at $5000 each. Successful students will receive $2500 per year for two years, during their studies at UWS.
Who can apply for an Equity Scholarship?
Equity Scholarships are for students in the Diploma and University Foundation Studies programs who are moving on to further study at UWS.
If you started your course at UWSCollege in 2012 and will finish by February 2013, you may be eligible.
What are the requirements?
To qualify you must meet all three criteria below:
- You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- You must meet the minimum requirements depending on your course
- For University Foundation Studies students, you must have completed the University Foundation Studies course within the minimum time and gained entry into either a diploma course at UWSCollege or a degree program at UWS.
- For students in the Diploma Program, you must have completed all, or at least seven of the eight, Diploma Program units at UWSCollege within the minimum time and gained entry to the second year of a UWS degree.
- You must have commenced Diploma or University Foundation Studies programs at UWSCollege in either February, June or October 2012 and finish by February 2013.
How do I apply?
Download the Application for Equity Scholarship (PDF, 207Kb) or obtain an application form from the Student Services Centre.
Submit your application to the Student Services Centre no later than 4.00 pm on Friday 25 January 2013. No applications will be considered if they are lodged after this time.
You may lodge your application prior to completion of your course.
When will I find out if I am successful?
All scholarships are announced and awarded during the February graduation ceremony.
