University of Newcastle, Callaghan campus

University of Newcastle (UON) Scholarships – 2026

International Students

• International Excellence Scholarship: 20% tuition reduction (automatic).
• Excelencia Internacional Scholarship: 25% tuition reduction + free first-semester accommodation + English support.
• ALABC Women in STEM: 100% tuition fees (video application; closes ~Sept 2025).

Domestic Students

• Equity Scholarships (ESSUN): Up to $5,000 (closes 8 Feb 2026).
• Future Ready Enabling Scholarship: $1,000 one-off (closes 1 Feb 2026).
• Wes Callender Scholarship: $50,000 for eligible Science/Engineering students.

Postgraduate & Research

• RTP (PhD): Full tuition + stipend (~$52,352 p.a. for Indigenous stream).
• PhD Projects: Various intakes closing March–April 2026.