Academy U Engagement Scholarship

Scholarship Type:  High Potential
Scholarship Group:  A

Value

• $7,500 per year for up to three years*
  _{* full-time, or part-time equivalent}

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

• Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian visas), or eligible New Zealand Citizen**
  _{** Eligible New Zealand Citizen includes students who meet the criteria for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. Further details available here: Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens | Western Sydney University}

Enrolment:

• new student

Program/s:

• any undergraduate degree

Additional:

• reside in or have undertaken their Higher School Certificate (HSC) in Western Sydney
• participated in the Western Sydney University Academy U program for a minimum of two years and completed a minimum of 90% program components
• completed a minimum of 30 hours of community participation in the 24 months preceding submission of the application.

Application and Selection Process

Applicants must provide a statement supporting their application indicating how they believe receiving the scholarship will assist them with their studies and future careers. This statement should give a sufficient explanation of the applicant's background and current circumstances to enable the University to judge their eligibility, need and merit.

Successful applicants will be selected based on their written application, academic potential, ability to meet the criteria, and, where appropriate, performance in an interview before a selection panel.

Further information and how to apply can be found on our High Potential Scholarship page.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

• Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.
• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.