The UWA Connect Scholarship is provided by The University of Western Australia (`the University') in conjunction with the UWA Broadway Connect Support Program to assist and encourage eligible Equity applicants to commence and pursue a bachelor's degree at the University.
- Status Open
- Applications open 01/07/2024
- Applications close 08/11/2024
- Value $21,500.00
- Number offered 200
Eligibility
The UWA Connect Scholarship is provided to set students up for success at UWA who have or are currently facing challenging circumstances.
Challenging circumstances can include, but are not limited to:
(i) Coming from a low socioeconomic status area;
(ii) Living in regional or remote area;
(iii) Is an Australian Indigenous person;
(iv) Medical condition/disability that impacts study;
(v) First in family;
(vi) Other financial disadvantaged or challenging circumstances.
Benefits
Recipients of the UWA Connect Scholarship will receive:
$5,000 per annum for 3 years for Undergraduate study and an additional year for Honours if applicable.
$1,500 up front payment in their first year for assistance with commencing study at UWA.
Participation in a wrap-around support program so students can take full advantage of their time at UWA.