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Illawarra Principal’s Recommendation Scholarship

The Illawarra Principal’s Recommendation Scholarship aims to support and encourage students who attend high school in the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp, Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven local government areas to pursue undergraduate study at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp in 2027. The Principal of each school will recommend a student for the scholarship based on demonstrated strengths across UOW’s Key Indicators of Success:

• Academic Readiness
• Motivation & passion
• Communication & collaboration
• Planning & Persistence 

Value: $5,000
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply:

Early Admission applications close 7 August 2026

Sutherland Shire Principal's Recommendation Scholarship

The Sutherland Shire Undergraduate Scholarship aims to support and encourage students who attend High School in the Sutherland Shire local government area to pursue undergraduate study at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp in 2027. The Principal of each school will recommend a student for the scholarship based on demonstrated strengths across UOW’s Key Indicators of Success:

• Academic Readiness
• Motivation & passion
• Communication & collaboration
• Planning & persistence 

Value: $5,000
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply:

Early Admission applications close 7 August 2026

Macarthur Principal's Recommendation Scholarship

The Macarthur Undergraduate Scholarship aims to support and encourage students who attend High School in the Macarthur local government area to pursue undergraduate study at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp in 2027. The Principal of each school will recommend a student for the scholarship based on demonstrated strengths across UOW’s Key Indicators of Success:

• Academic Readiness
• Motivation & passion
• Communication & collaboration 
• Planning & persistence 

Value: $5,000
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply:

Early Admission applications close 7 August 2026

Liverpool Principal's Recommendation Scholarship

The Liverpool Principal's Recommendation Scholarship aims to support and encourage students who attend High School in the Liverpool local government area to pursue undergraduate study at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp in 2027. The Principal of each school will recommend a student for the scholarship based on demonstrated strengths across UOW’s Key Indicators of Success:

• Academic Readiness
• Motivation & passion
• Communication & collaboration 
• Planning & persistence 

Value: $5,000
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply:

Early Admission applications close 7 August 2026

Bega Valley and Eurobodalla Principal's Recommendation Scholarship

The Bega Valley and Eurobodalla Principal's Recommendation Scholarship aims to support and encourage students who attend High School in the Bega Valley and Eurobodalla local government area to pursue undergraduate study at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp in 2027. The Principal of each school will recommend a student for the scholarship based on demonstrated strengths across UOW’s Key Indicators of Success:

• Academic Readiness
• Motivation & passion
• Communication & collaboration
• Planning & persistence 

Value: $5,000 for 1st year of study
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply:

Early Admission applications close 7 August 2026

UOW Liverpool School Leaver Scholarship 

The UOW Liverpool School Leaver Scholarship is to support and encourage students who want to study at the Liverpool campus in 2027.

Future Students are required to be completing their schooling (either HSC or IB Diploma) in 2026 and have a Bachelor offer for the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp Liverpool campus through Early Admission, to be considered for this scholarship. Applicants will be contacted directly to submit an application for this scholarship based on their Early Admission application.

Criteria assessed will include; the applicant's strengths across UOW's key indicators of success; academic readiness, motivation and passion, communication & collaboration and planning and persistence; and the applicant's answer to "Please tell us why you would like to study at the UOW Campus in Liverpool and how this scholarship will help you to do so".

Recipients of the Scholarship must enrol full-time in a degree at the UOW Liverpool Campus in 2027.

Value: $5,000 for 1st year of study
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply: Opening date 1 September 2026, closing 22 November 2026

Country to Coast Scholarship

The Country to Coast Scholarship is exclusive to high school students who applied to UOW via Early Admission in 2026. The Country to Coast Scholarship is automatically made available to Early Admission offer holders from high schools located in defined regional and remote areas across NSW. Select Indigenous Access Program (IAP) offer holders will also be considered eligible.

Value: $5,000
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply:

Early Admission applications close 7 August 2026

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Academic Excellence Scholarship

The UOW Academic Excellence Scholarship rewards high-achieving students who are ready to bring their academic strengths to the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp. Open to eligible students with an ATAR of 85 or above, this scholarship recognises exceptional academic performance and helps talented students from the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Sutherland, Liverpool and Macarthur regions take the next step in their university journey.

Value: $10,000 for one year
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science, Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences
Where to apply: Eligible Students will be invited to apply for this scholarship once they have submitted a UOW Early Admission application.

UOW Liverpool Non-School Leaver Scholarship

The UOW Liverpool Non-School Leaver Scholarship is to support and encourage non-school leavers who want to study at the Liverpool campus in 2027.

To be eligible, applicants must have an offer to study a Bachelor degree (excluding Bachelor of Nursing) at UOW's Liverpool campus and were not enrolled in High School or undertook the Higher School Certificate (HSC) or International Baccalaureate (IB) in 2026.

Criteria assessed will include; the applicant's strengths across UOW's key indicators of success; academic readiness, motivation and passion, communication and collaboration and planning and persistence. 

Successful applicants must remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit points across the academic year for the duration of this scholarship.

The scholarship will be offered across two rounds for 2027 commencers.

Autumn intake: Applications close 8 January 2027

Spring intake: Applications close 1 June 2027

Value: $5,000
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply: Applications will open 1 September 2026

TAFE NSW to UOW Scholarship

The TAFE NSW to UOW Scholarship aims to encourage students to take the next step in their education, supporting the transition from TAFE to UOW.

Applicants must be commencing an undergraduate course (excluding a Bachelor of Nursing) at UOW in 2027, and must have completed either a Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or the Tertiary Preparation course at TAFE NSW within 12 months of commencing a Bachelor degree at UOW.

Criteria assessed will include; the applicant's strengths across UOW's key indicators of success; academic readiness, motivation and passion, communication and collaboration, and planning and persistence.

Successful applicants must remain enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit points across the academic year for the duration of this scholarship.

The scholarship will be offered across two rounds for 2027 commencers:

Autumn intake: Applications close 8 January 2027

Spring intake: Applications close 1 June 2027 

Value: $5,000
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply: Applications will open 1 September 2026

UOW Equity Scholarship

UOW Equity Scholarships are available for students who are experiencing financial and other educational disadvantages, because we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed in higher education.

Value: $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply: TBC for 2027

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Kimberley Livingstone Memorial Scholarship in Nursing

Dr Kimberley Livingstone was a PhD candidate with the School of Education, completing a PhD across both the School of Education and Nursing on the topic of 'Exploring the Support of Registered Nurse Preceptors in Supervising Nursing Students through Work-Integrated Learning Partnerships'. Dr Livingstone was also a lecturer in the School of Nursing.

In 2024, Dr Kimberley Livingstone, sadly passed away after a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis and was awarded a posthumous PhD in April 2024. In honor of Dr Livingstone, an annual $5,000 scholarship has been established to award a student commencing their first year in 2027 in Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) at UOW.

The scholarship will be awarded to three (3) students who have demonstrated need such as financial or social challenges. There are a range of criteria that are looked at in determining this need such as low income, family background, living in a rural or isolated region, having a permanent disability, being a recent migrant from a non-English speaking country, and Indigenous Australians. Applicants must submit an application via  to be considered for this scholarship.

Value: $5,000 per annum
Eligible Faculties: SMAH
Where to apply: Applications are currently closed

The Ray McGill Scholarship for Indigenous Students

The Ray McGill Scholarship for Indigenous students has been established by UOW alumnus, Mr Ray McGill, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 2007. Ray has established the scholarship to provide access to further education and opportunities to a student who may not otherwise be able to afford to attend ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp. 

The Ray McGill Scholarship will support one (1) student commencing their first (1st) year of any degree at the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp. The successful applicant must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, and must demonstrate financial need.

Value: First year $2,000 p.a for 3 years
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply: 

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship

The George Alexander Foundation has an emphasis on helping talented young people, especially those from regional and rural areas to undertake and excel in higher education. The Scholarship Program forms the core of the Foundation’s work.

Value: $8,000 p.a.
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business; Science Medicine and Health; Engineering and Information Sciences.
Where to apply: Further information to be provided

St. George Leagues Club Scholarship

Are you a passionate student from the St George or Illawarra region ready to make a difference in Science, Medicine, or Health? The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp, in partnership with St George Leagues Club, is offering $5,000 per year for up to five years to support your undergraduate journey. Celebrating over 70 years of history, St George Leagues Club is a landmark in Kogarah and the proud home of the St George Illawarra Dragons. The Club is committed to bringing the community together and creating lasting memories through sport, entertainment, and education. By funding this scholarship, St George Leagues Club continues its tradition of supporting local students and fostering future leaders. If you are commencing full-time studies in the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, apply now and take the first step toward an exceptional academic journey.

Value: $5,000 per annum for up to five (5) years
Eligible Faculties: Science, Medicine and Health
Where to apply: Further information to be provided

UOW Ramsay Scholarship

The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation has generously donated funding for up to 30 Scholarships with a value of up to $32,000 per annum ($20,000, and up to an additional $12,000 potentially available for eligible regional and remote students)* maximum of 3 years. 

Value: $20,000 per annum
Eligible Faculties: Arts, Society and Business 
Where to apply:

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp Chapter No. 59 Order of the Eastern Star Nursing Opportunity Scholarship

First year Bachelor of Nursing students at UOW's ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp Campus are encouraged to apply for this scholarship, valued at $21,000. 

If you are a first (1st) year Bachelor of Nursing student studying at the UOW ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp Campus or Shoalhaven Campus, you originate from or have strong demonstrated ties to the Illawarra region (ISLHD), and you have financial, social, and/or educational disadvantages, please apply.

The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp Chapter No. 59 Order of the Eastern Star Opportunity Scholarship is funded by a group of like-minded friends who seek to give back to the community and enrich the lives of others. This scholarship is designed to support the next generation of front-line Nursing professionals.

Applicants are asked to complete a UOW scholarship application package, a UAC Equity Scholarship online application, a one page statement outlining your connection to the Illawarra Region and how the scholarship will assist with your Nursing career ambitions.

Value: $7,000 p.a
Eligible Faculties: SMAH
Where to apply: