University of Wollongong is awarding undergraduate scholarships for Australian and international students to study at Australian campuses. Two types of scholarships are available: undergraduate excellence scholarships and international academic merit scholarships. This scholarship provides a further 25% reduction of the published tuition fees for the duration of the course, up to a maximum of 4 years bringing the total scholarship value to 50% off the tuition fee when offered in combination with the UES. Applications will close on 29 August 2014.
Study Subject(s): UES scholarships are awarded for studying any undergraduate published courses available at UOW (Australian campuses only) except for the following: Medicine & Surgery; Nursing; Science (Nutrition or Exercise Science); Nutrition & Dietetics; Exercise Science & Rehabilitation; and Psychology (all degrees) and Business Information Systems, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics & Finance, Accounting & Financial Services (offered at the Sydney Business School, Sydney), Banking & Financial Services (offered at the Sydney Business School, Sydney), Engineering (Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Mining, Telecommunications), Information Technology, Mathematics, Mathematics & Finance, Medical Mathematics, Medical & Radiation Physics and Science (Materials, Nuclear Science & Technology, Physics).
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate programme at UOW Australian campuses only.
Scholarship Provider: University of Wollongong
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
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( votes)Eligibility: You may be eligible if you have excellent results in one of the following categories:
-Australian Year 12 or equivalent international secondary school qualification;
-Foundation Studies programs approved for direct admission to Bachelor degrees and offered at an institution recognised by UOW;
-Diploma or other academic pathway program approved for admission with exemption from an institution with which UOW has a formal agreement;
– Up to one year of study in a Bachelor degree at a recognised University, where there is no credit exemption awarded to study at UOW.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Australian and International students can apply for these undergraduate scholarships.
Scholarship Description: 
UOW is inviting applications for both undergraduate excellence scholarships (UES) and international academic merit scholarship available for international students.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Scholarships are available for the duration of 4 years.
What does it cover? This scholarship provides a further 25% reduction of the published tuition fees bringing the total scholarship value to 50% off the tuition fee when offered in combination with the UES. UOW International Academic Merit Scholarship recipients have the opportunity to pursue work placements and internships. Engineering students have guaranteed vacation work at the end of their third year to ensure they meet Engineering Australia accreditation requirements. Scholarship recipients may be offered the option to enroll in an advanced program; these include the Dean’s Scholar, Advanced Degrees and the Engineering (Scholar) programs, which offer the following additional benefits:
-$500 textbook allowance per year
-Pairing with an academic mentor
-Special workshops and seminars
-Extended library privileges and designated for study space
Selection Criteria: Applicants will be selected on the basis of merit.
Notification: Not Known
Online Application: There is no separate application procedure, you will be considered automatically upon receipt of your online application for admission and advised with your offer letter if you have been awarded a scholarship.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application period is from 1st August to 29th August 2014.
