The scholarship is for the support of academically excellent students who enrolled in an Honors Year at the University of New England. The aim of the scholarship is to assist the personal hardship of students who would otherwise be unable to complete their Honors Year.

The Scholarship is awarded by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the Higher Degree Research Committee. Usually, Research Services will invite applications in November each year and the award(s) will be made before the end of December and June respectively in any year. The scholar will usually take up the Scholarship within two months of the award being made.

What Does the Honors Scholarship Cover?

The honors scholarship covers a maximum value of $A5,000 covering a maximum period of one year full-time or two years part-time study at the University of New England.

Are you Eligible to apply for the University of New England Scholarship?

To be eligible for the Honors scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria set by the University of New England

• be a student at the University of New England in an Honors year. This includes those enrolled in either a four-year degree course with a final Honors year or a three-year Bachelor degree with an additional Honors year;
• Also, demonstrate financial need. The applicant must attach
  • a one-page statement outlining the reasons why they would be unable to complete their Honors as a result of personal hardship (not research costs), and also
  • provide documentary evidence of financial need, such as:
    • a budget detailing weekly or fortnightly income and expenses; or
    • a copy of an Austudy, Youth Allowance statement or Health Care Card, or similar documentation;
• ensure that Referees provide reports direct to Research Services before the closing date.

What does the University of New England require to consider your application?

Honors year applicants may make a submission of the scholarship at the University of New England. Further, to apply for the  scholarship, applicants will require:

• A completed Application Form
• Academic Transcripts (either from UNE or other institutions) together with your application
• A one-page statement detailing personal hardship which would prevent completion of honors
• Documentary evidence of a financial need
• At least one, and up to three Referees reports (submitted by referees direct to Research Services)

Deadline

The University of New England invites application for the Honors Scholarship until 15th November 2019. Applicants must make a submission within the deadline. The University will not entertain applications arriving after the deadline.