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Scientia PhD scholarships recruit our next generation of researchers

Expressions of interest are now open for the UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme. 

The scheme is part of UNSW’s dedication to harnessing cutting-edge research to solve complex problems and improve the lives of people in local and global communities. Scientia scholars will have a strong commitment to making a difference in the world, with demonstrated potential for contributing to the Social Engagement and/or Global Impact pillars of the UNSW 2025 Strategy.  

The scheme provides PhD scholars with a generous financial package and unprecedented career support, including professional development and mentorship to establish a lifelong community of outstanding researchers within the University.   

Professor Laura Poole-Warren, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training) explains the benefits: “Our Scientia PhD scholars are embedded in an enhanced culture of research excellence, leadership and community.  We not only provide them with career coaching, mentoring and access to a suite of professional development activities, we expect them to contribute to the wider scholarly community, including our HDR cohort.  It’s our opportunity to encourage and support the next generation of research leaders, benefiting all levels of research at UNSW.” 

PhD applicants apply to a specific research area with an identified supervisory team. Candidates are matched with our best researchers who have demonstrated excellence in supervision.  Research areas are aligned with the University’s strategic plans, and nine strategic research areas reflect the breadth and range of research topics within UNSW faculties:   

Biomedical Sciences 

Contemporary Humanities and Creative Arts 

Global Health 

Grand Challenges 

Interdisciplinary research

Law, Business and Economics

Social Justice, Government and Health Policy 

Technology and Innovation 

The Scientia Scholarship PhD scheme provides a unique opportunity for new PhD students, but also benefits current academics. Researchers leading projects supported by the scheme receive support from high-calibre higher degree research students and the scheme offers academics an opportunity to assist in career development and mentoring.   

Hear first-hand about the Scientia Scholarship PhD experience from PhD students Samitha Fernando, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Medicine and Yuting Yuan, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Engineering. 

About 125 Scientia PhD Scholarships are available for the 2019 intake. Expressions of interest close 20 July. For information please visit the  Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme website .  

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The UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme is a cornerstone of the UNSW 2025 Strategy, and aims to attract new PhD scholars of exceptional quality to undertake projects in strategic research areas. There are 125 Scholarships available per year. Candidates are matched with best researchers who have demonstrated excellence in supervision, and will work in research areas aligned with UNSW's strategic goals. Candidates are placed in an enhanced culture of research excellence, leadership and community, and are provided with career coaching, mentoring and access to a suite of professional development activities. At least 5 UNSW Scientia Indigenous PhD Scholarships will be available each year for Indigenous research candidates seeking the support needed to succeed and to make a difference.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible for admission to the UNSW PhD program, and must have the support of an appropriate supervisor to work on an approved research project.

Further details

An information session on the UNSW Scientia PhD Program will be held in London on 6 September 2017. If you would like to attend this session, please email Dominic Mooney at [email protected].

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News | Published on 14 Jun 2017

The UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme offers scholars of exceptional quality the opportunity to work on research projects aligned with UNSW’s ten year strategy. These prestigious scholarships offer unique benefits, individualised support and guaranteed funding to reach your personal development goals.

The deadline for applicants to contact supervisors is 21 July.

The Kirby Institute currently has the following scholarships available under this scheme:

Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis Infection in Indonesia

HIV and syphilis remain a major public health problem in low and middle income countries (LMICs). In 2014 the World Health Organization released a strategy for dual elimination of perinatal HIV and syphilis. Despite these goals, coverage of antenatal screening for both HIV and syphilis remains low in many LMICs, in particularly Indonesia with coverage levels <10%. The PhD candidate will conduct mixed methods implementation research to understand what modifications are needed within the Indonesia health system to attain a high coverage of antenatal screening for HIV and syphilis and evaluate the impact of these strategies on progress towards elimination.

Supervisory team: Tanya Applegate , Medicine, Kirby Institute VIrginia Wiseman, Medicine, Public Health and Community Medicine Rebecca Guy , Medicine, Kirby Institute

Mass Drug Administration for Scabies to Control Serious Bacterial Complications

Scabies is a major cause of morbidity in many developing countries and can lead to reduced quality of life and serious complications including systemic bacterial infection. Our SHIFT trial showed that one round of mass drug administration (MDA) using oral ivermectin reduced the scabies prevalence in a small island community in Fiji by 94%, one year after intervention. We will now take the next step towards the elimination of scabies as a global health problem by conducting a trial in a population of 140,000 people in Fiji to assess the impact of ivermectin MDA on secondary bacterial complications of scabies.

Supervisory team: John Kaldor , Medicine, Kirby Institute Lucia Romani , Medicine, Kirby Institute Andrew Steer, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, external to UNSW

Point-of-Care Testing and Treatment to Improve Birth Outcomes in PNG

In many resource-limited settings, curable STIs are causes of adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes but remain undiagnosed in pregnancy because of the lack of suitable diagnostic technologies. We are undertaking the first effectiveness trial of novel, easy-to-use, and highly accurate point-of-care (POC) assays for STIs that will allow health staff to correctly diagnose and provide curative treatment during antenatal visits. We will compare birth outcomes between antenatal women who are offered POC STI testing with those who are not. We will evaluate the implementation requirements, costs and acceptability of antenatal POC STI testing and treatment compared to routine care.

Supervisory team: Andrew Vallely , Medicine, Kirby Institute John Kaldor , Medicine, Kirby Institute Virginia Wiseman, Medicine, Public Health and Community Medicine

Risk Factors for Long-Term Chronic Disease Events in HIV-Positive Persons

The project will investigate risk factors for serious non-AIDS events (SNAEs), which include cardiovascular disease and cancers, in HIV-positive people. Analyses will be based on the D:A:D Study, the only large HIV-cohort study (49,000 patients) collecting prospective well validated, clinical endpoints. HIV is known to increase the risk of SNAEs, and antiretroviral treatments (ART) have side effects. Understanding how HIV infection, aging and decades of ART interact on the risk of SNAEs will be critical to optimise patient outcomes. The results of this project will have a global impact on management of HIV-positive people.

Supervisory team: Matthew Law , Medicine, Kirby Institute Kathy Petoumenos , Medicine, Kirby Institute Jennifer Hoy, External to UNSW

Adaptive Immune Responses Against Viral Infections: A Systems Immunology Approach

The goal of this project is to understand the adaptive immune response against human viral infections utilising single cell technologies. Candidates will work with experimental and computational approaches to quantify the key features and interactions between pathogen, host, and environment. This research will be based on analyses of blood longitudinal samples of hepatitis C infections, as well as of other viruses. The project feature state-of-the-art molecular and cell biology approaches including high throughput sequencing, genomic analyses, multi-colour flow cytometry and immunoassays. This systems approach utilising single cell methods will provide a unique opportunity to be trained across disciplines and to develop cutting edge technologies.

Supervisory team: Fabio Luciani , Medicine, Medical Sciences Rowena Bull , Medicine, Medical Sciences Andrew Lloyd , Medicine, Kirby Institute

Platform for Resting Immune Cell Gene Delivery

Genetically modified immune cells have extraordinary potential to be utilised in various immunotherapies (eg. HIV or refractory diseases, such as relapsed hematological malignancies). Gene delivery into resting immune cells is preferable given their superior capacity for engraftment, differentiation and effector functions. Whilst lentiviral vectors can act as delivery tools for resting cell types, dominant host-restrictions limit their capacity in resting immune cells. This project will be focussed on developing lentiviral platforms for resting immune cells using a system of viral evolution and viral gene bioprospecting. In tackling gene delivery, this project has the potential to transform future immunotherapeutic strategies.

Supervisory team: Stuart Turville , Medicine, Kirby Institute Anthony Kelleher , Medicine, Kirby Institute

Understanding Drug Action on Malaria

Widespread use of antimalarial drugs has significantly reduced deaths and infections from malaria over the last decade. However, resistance to most common antimalarial drugs threatens this progress. This project involves mathematical modelling of clinical and experimental data on parasite dynamics after treatment with antimalarial drugs. This will provide insight into the action of anti-malarial agents - how drugs affect parasite replication, and how the human host removes parasites from circulation. This will be used to predict the effects of novel drugs and drug combinations in controlling malaria infection.

Supervisory team: Miles Davenport , Medicine, Kirby Institute Deborah Cromer , Medicine, Kirby Institute David Khoury , Medicine, Kirby Institute

Understanding Hepatitis C Transmissions in the Prison Environment

Hepatitis C (HCV) infection affects 3% of the world's population with transmission largely via injecting drug use. The prison setting features both a high HCV prevalence, and high incidence of transmissions. This interdisciplinary project is linked to several cohort studies and clinical trials underway in the Australian prisons (HITS-p, SToP-C, SHARP-p) documenting incident HCV infections. The project will combine: spatio-temporal and epidemiological data defining case-to-case proximity and risk behaviours; molecular epidemiology based on next generation sequencing of HCV genomes and bioinformatics to identify likely transmission clusters; and qualitative interviewing to understand contexts of transmission. These data will inform prevention strategies.

Supervisory team: Andrew Lloyd , Medicine, Kirby Institute Carla Treloar, Arts and Social Sciences, Centre for Social Research in Health

The Impact of Improving Hepatitis C Treatment on Liver Disease

The PhD student will lead academic outputs from a population-based data linkage study in NSW. Utilising large health administrative databases (including antiviral therapy, hospitalisation, cancer registry, and mortality), this study evaluates the epidemiology of HCV-related liver disease among more than 100,000 people with an HCV diagnosis in NSW. The aims of the PhD project will be to assess the impact of improved HCV therapeutics on: 1) advanced liver disease diagnosis; 2) survival following advanced liver disease diagnosis; 3) liver-related mortality.

Supervisory team: Gregory Dore , Medicine, Kirby Institute Maryam Alavi , Medicine, Kirby Institute Jason Grebely , Medicine, Kirby Institute

Enhancing HCV Testing and Treatment Among People who Inject Drugs

The PhD student will lead academic outputs from a funded NHMRC Partnership Project evaluating an intervention including point-of-care HCV testing and linkage to care to enhance HCV treatment in a cohort of people who inject drugs attending drug treatment clinics and needle and syringe programmes in Australia (n=2,000). The aims of the PhD project will be to evaluate: 1) the impact of an intervention including point-of-care HCV testing and linkage to care on uptake of HCV therapy; 2) treatment outcomes and associated factors; 3) the impact of HCV therapy on HCV-related liver morbidity and mortality through linkages with administrative datasets.

Supervisory team: Jason Grebely , Medicine, Kirby Institute Behzad Hajarizadeh , Medicine, Kirby Institute Gregory Dore , Medicine, Kirby Institute

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The UNSW Scientia PhD Scholarship Scheme is part of our dedication to harnessing our cutting-edge research to solve complex problems and improve the lives of people in local and global communities.

A goal of the Scheme is to train outstanding PhD scholars who demonstrate a strong commitment to making a difference in the world, and who have the potential to contribute to the social engagement and/or global impact pillars of the UNSW 2025 Strategy.

Scientia PhD candidates receive career coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities, while undertaking strategic research projects in an environment of research excellence, leadership and community.

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• Aland Islands
• American Samoa
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Bonaire, Sint-Estatius and Saba
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Bouvet Island
• British Indian Ocean Territory
• Brunei Darussalam
• Burkina Faso
• Cayman Islands
• Central African Republic
• Christmas Island
• Cocos Islands
• Cook Islands
• Cote d'Ivoire
• Czech Republic
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Eland Islands
• Equatorial Guinea
• Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
• Faroe Islands
• French Guiana
• French Polynesia
• French Southern and Antarctic Lands
• French Southern Territories
• Guinea-Bissau
• Heard Island and McDonald Islands
• Isle of Man
• North Korea
• South Korea
• Liechtenstein
• North Macedonia
• Marshall Islands
• Midway Islands
• Netherlands
• New Caledonia
• New Zealand
• Norfolk Island
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Puerto Rico
• Russian Federation
• Saint Barthelemy
• Saint Helena
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
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• Saudi Arabia
• Sierra Leone
• Sint-Maarten
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• South Africa
• South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
• South Ossetia
• Southern Sudan
• St. Maarten
• Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
• Switzerland
• Syrian Arab Republic
• Tanzania, United Republic of
• Timor-Leste
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turkmenistan
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• United States Minor Outlying Islands
• Virgin Islands, British
• Virgin Islands, U.S.
• Wallis and Futuna
• Western Sahara
• Art & Art History
• Biomedicine
• Business & Technology
• Business Administration
• Communications
• Human Medicine
• International Law
• Life Sciences, Medicine & Health

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UNSW Scientia PhD candidates will be awarded a scholarship package of $41,209 per annum (2019 rate, indexed), comprising a tax-free living allowance for 4 years.

Applicants for this program need to hold a Master degree in the relevant area. Applications are only accepted from self-funded scholars.

Those who wish to apply for this scholarship need to select a research field they would like to  be engaged in, choose in on the official website of the program and submit a self-assessment letter. Both international and domestic candidates can apply for this scholarship. Those who are applying for the scholarship need also to apply for the suitable PhD program in University of New South Wales.

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The UNSW Scientia Scholarship has been established to encourage students who achieve a raw ATAR* score (or equivalent) of 99.90 or above in an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate, or equivalent qualification, to undertake full-time undergraduate study at UNSW.

• Academic Mentors who are appointed to each Scientia scholar to provide advice and to support their academic progress.
• Invitations to a range of special events over the course of their studies such as Scientia Scholars Welcome, research seminars.
• Some Scientia Scholars are invited to be Student Ambassadors, who represent their Faculty at various events including Open Day, Information Day, School Visits and Parent and Student Evenings.
• Scientia Scholars are encouraged to apply to their Faculty to be considered for research assistant positions.

A student who accepts a UNSW Co-op Program Scholarship and is eligible for a Scientia Scholarship may accept both. However, they will receive a $5,000 once-off Scientia bonus payment in first year only. These students will remain eligible for all the other non-monetary benefits of the Scientia Scholarship.

The Scientia Scholarship may be deferred, if the offer of admission is officially deferred and no other tertiary education is undertaken in the meantime.

The Scientia scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with an Academic Achievement Award (AAA).

Payment of the scholarship is made on the condition that students are enrolled full-time in an eligible undergraduate degree program at UNSW, as at Census date in the year of award.

*Raw ATAR excluding adjustment factor points.

To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• Must have submitted a UAC Undergraduate Admission application and listed UNSW as one of their preferences by the December Round 2 offer round (18 December 2024).

THERE IS NO APPLICATION REQUIRED FOR THE SCIENTIA SCHOLARSHIP.

Eligible candidates will be identified through their UAC application. The Scientia Scholarship is automatically awarded by UNSW to students who meet the Eligibility Criteria and are commencing undergraduate studies at UNSW in Term 1, 2025.

Professor Yansong Shen

My Expertise

Fields of research (for), please see details and updates in my group website https://www.promo.unsw.edu.au . below please find some old data before 2020. .

Referee for scholarly journals:

• Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B ( Editor )
• Advanced Powder Technology ( Editor )
• Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
• Chemical Engineering Science
• Chemical Engineering Journal
• Powder Technology
• AIChE Journal
• Applied Energy
• Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
• Minerals Engineering
• ISIJ International

Scholarship/RA/TA opportunities

• UNSW Scientia PhD scholarship , Tuition fee+ 50k pa , Please contact Prof. Shen for details.  Update: We received two Scientia PhD Scholarships in 2017 (Ms S Song and Mr ZZ Xie). Apply  here . 
• UNSW Scholarship to international/domestic students , Tuition fee+26k pa. Click here . For the key date, click here . 
• Project Scholarship available in Prof. Shen's Lab , Tuition fee+ 26k pa. Please contact Prof. Shen for details. 
• China Scholarship Council (CSC )  Joint Scholarship program (中国国家公派出国留学奖学金). For more details, click  here . To apply CSC, click  here . Extra top-up scholarships will be provided to CSC awardees. It may increase yearly with performance. 
• UNSW English requirements can be found at UNSW website (click here )
• Research Assistant positions are available. Please contact Prof. Shen for details. 
• Teaching Assistant positions are available.  
• Postdoc fellow positions are available. 

Potential employment opportunities

Iron ore and coal are the two largest exports in Australia. sProMO group has a high reputation for collaboration with industries in iron ore and coal sectors including Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, ACARP, Coal Energy Australia, Baosteel.  PhD graduates will readily be exposed to these industries for potential employment. The same applies to our research in the fields of photovoltaics, water, biomass, etc. 

11 ARC research grants (updated: 2021)

• DP220100306    YS Shen, M Sakai and S Pirker, Modelling of polydisperse particle-fluid reacting flows, ARC-Discovery Project, A$390k
• LP200100106    YS Shen, Data-driven monitoring of raceway dynamics in ironmaking blast furnaces, ARC-Linkage Project, A$540k 
• FT190100361"Data-driven modelling of complex reactive flows", ARC Future Fellowship , A$ 878k.
• DP180101232   ARC-Discovery Project , A$342k.
• LP160101100    ARC-Linkage Project , A$700k.
• LP150100112    ARC-Linkage Project , A$1.1M. 
• LP120200469    ARC-Linkage Project , A$1.3M. 
• IH140100035     ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub , A$ 10M (250k to UNSW). 
• DP160103433   ARC-Discovery Project , A$270k. 
• LP150100911    ARC-Linkage Project , A$510k.  

External research grants (updated: 2020)

• Y Shen, Evaluation of Australian PCI Coals in the Co-Injection of Hydrogen and Coal into Blast Furnaces, ACARP, A$150k, 2021-2022. 
• Y Shen and 3CIs, “End-of-Life, Highly efficient, low-cost and eco-friendly recycling technology for silicon photovoltaic panels”, ARENA r5, A1.36M A Zero-Emission Tandem Array for Transforming Waste Biomass into Renewable Hydrogen,  ARENA , RND2018/015, (2019-2021),  A$1M.
• I Byrne, R Dvorak, G Lang, B Hawkett, Y Shen, D Giurco, R Lewis, Better recycling: HDPE 100% recycling by removal of residual adhesive, CRC-P, round 8, 
• Y Shen, and 2 CIs, Data-driven transient modelling of raceway-tuyere region of blast furnace and tuyere erosion control, BAJC, A$250k
• R Amal and CIs, Highly efficient and low cost photovoltaic electrolysis (PVE) system to generate hydrogen by harvesting the full spectrum of sunlight,  ARENA , RND2018/014 (2019-2021),  A$1.3M.
• Y Shen, Australian PCI Coals under Industry Scale Blast Furnace Conditions using 3D Computer Modelling: Stage 2 the Injection of Coal Blends: Ext C26041,  ACARP (Australian Coal Association Research Program) (2018), A$100k.
• M Green and CIs, Efficient Adamantine Thin-Film on Silicon Tandem Cells: The Next Step in Commercial Cell Evolution, ARENA , (2018-2022), RND2017/011, A$3.2M.
• Y Shen, Evaluation of Australian PCI coals under industry-scale conditions of ironmaking blast furnace using 3D computer modelling”,  ACARP (Australian Coal Association Research Program) (2017), A$100k.
• Y Shen,  Detailed investigation of PCI operations for stable and low-cost ironmaking”,  Baosteel-Australia Joint Centre (2015-2017), A$250k. 

My Qualifications

BEng                 School of Materials and Metallurgy (Top Student Class)

1996-2001        Northeastern University, Shenyang, China

MEng                School of Materials and Metallurgy

2001-2003        Northeastern University, Shenyang, China

PhD                  School of Materials Science and Engineering

2004-2009       The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

2019    ARC Future Fellowship, Australian Research Council, 2019-2024.

2017     Best Presentation Award, 19th International conference on oil, gas and coal, Zurich, Switzerland, 2017 June. 

2015     Korea-Australia Emerging Researchers Exchange Award, National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) and Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).

2014     Best Poster Award, The 2nd Australia-China Joint Symposium on Minerals and Metallurgy, Sydney.

2012     ARC Postdoctoral Fellowship, Australian Research Council, 2012-2015.

2012     Emerging Future Leaders in Low Emission Coal Technology Fellowship, ATSE-JCG.

2011     Silver Star Award, A$35k, UNSW.

2011     Best Poster Award, Poster Competition, UNSW.

2010     Best Oral Presentation Award, Chemeca 2010, Adelaide.

My Research Activities

Please see details in group website:  http://www.promo.unsw.edu.au/

My Research Supervision

Areas of supervision.

• Process modelling and design
• Reacting flow in complex reactors
• Multiscale simulations
• Process metallurgy
• Coal preparation, upgrade and utilization 
• Combustion of solid fuel (blends): e.g. biomass, plastic, coal
• Water treatment
• Renewable energy generation/storage processes: e.g. photovoltaics solar cells, biomass, hydrogen generation/storage.

Currently supervising

Current members (updated 2020)

Master students

My Engagement

President, Australiasian Particle Technology Society, 2019-present

My Teaching

Teaching Commitment:

Advanced Transport Phenomena (CHEN6706)

Heat and Mass Transfer (CEIC2002)

Chemical Reaction Engineering (CEIC2005)

Engineering Design and Innovation (ENGG1000)

Chemical Engineering Lab (CEIC2007)

Publications

• Journal articles 224
• Conference Papers 27
• Preprints 1

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International Scientia Coursework Scholarships – UNSW

• The University of New South Wales offers a wide range of scholarships to support international undergraduate coursework students who are commencing full-time study at the university.

Scholarship Overview

• The UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship targets international students who desire to pursue undergraduate studies at the University of New South Wales in Australia.
• Recipients of this scholarship should display leadership skills and excellence in academic performance and extra-curricular activities.

Host School(s)

• University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia

Field(s) of Study

• Undergraduate programs

What does the scholarship cover?

Recipients of this scholarship receive either one of the 2 offers below:

• A full tuition fee scholarship towards tuition fees for the minimum duration of the program, or;
• $20,000 per annum paid directly towards tuition fees for the minimum duration of the program.

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

• International students

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

• Be an international student.
• Be commencing full-time study in an undergraduate coursework program at UNSW.
• Have received an offer of admission into an eligible program for Term 3, 2022 consisting of either an unconditional Undergraduate Letter of Offer or an undergraduate conditional English Package Offer.
• Those enrolled in the UNSW Institute of Languages must complete the program before commencing studies in Term 3 2022.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

• Submit a UNSW Scholarship Application for International Students via the website indicated below.
• Attach all supporting documents in a single, compressed PDF file. The list of required documents is available on the scholarship website.

Selection Criteria

• Academic Merit
• Reasons for undertaking studies at UNSW
• Leadership skills in the school, community, or workplace
• Extra-curricular activities

Closing Date

• July 31, 2022

How do I get more information?

• Website:  UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship
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• Year 12 student from an identified low-SES background:  UAC will automatically generate an application for the  Educational Access Scheme (EAS)  as part of your UAC application. You only need to submit an additional  Educational Access Scheme (EAS)  or  Equity Scholarship (ES)  if you want us to know about any additional hardships that have affected your studies.
• Entering UNSW via the Gateway Admission Pathway:  You will automatically be considered for Equity Scholarships based on your  UNSW Gateway Admission Pathway application . You only need to submit an  Educational Access Scheme (EAS)  or  Equity Scholarship (ES)  if you want us to know about any additional hardships that have affected your studies.
• Entering UNSW via the Indigenous Admission Pathway:  You will automatically be considered for Equity Scholarships based on your  UNSW Indigenous Admission Pathway application .You only need to submit an  Educational Access Scheme (EAS)  or  Equity Scholarship (ES)  application if you want us to know about any additional hardships that have affected your studies.
• Applying for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) or Equity Scholarships via UAC:  You will need to submit either an  Educational Access Scheme (EAS)  or  Equity Scholarship (ES)  application to be considered for an Equity scholarship. Further details are below.

This scholarship is available to students who achieve a raw ATAR score (or equivalent) of 99.90 or above in an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate or equivalent qualification. 

Receive $10,000 for the duration of your program.

This is not your normal scholarship. If you’re high achieving and ambitious, the Co-op Program offers leadership and professional development training, three major industry placements, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support of $19,600 per year. 

The Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships ( RRES) program helps Australians in regional and remote areas access higher education. The RRES program supports flexible study arrangements, and eligible students may receive up to $18,000 each.

Scholarships for international students

The globally recognised and prestigious Scientia Scholarship is our flagship scholarship for students with high academic achievement and leadership skills who are engaged in extracurricular work and are passionate about studying at UNSW. 

Receive full tuition fee support for the duration of your degree or receive a $20,000 contribution (per year) to tuition fees.

This scholarship supports motivated international students to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through the Australia's Global Award, your future as a global citizen is supported, recognised and powered at UNSW. 

Receive $10,000 for one year. Payment will be made directly towards tuition fees in the second term of the first year of study.

This scholarship supports motivated international students from India with high academic achievement who are passionate about making a positive impact in the world. 

Receive $10,000 per year.

This award recognises the achievements of UNSW College students who have successfully completed a UNSW College Foundations program to progress to a bachelor’s degree at UNSW. 

Receive $10,000 for the first year of your undergraduate degree.

Receive 15% toward tuition fees for every year of your program. Available for international students from eligible countries starting at UNSW in 2024 or 2025.

How to apply

Applying is easy. Explore our  full portfolio of scholarships  to find the right one for you. Take note of eligibility criteria and application instructions. Some scholarships require you to submit an additional application via the scholarships website or the application can be automatic with your university application.

Step 1: Search

Find out what scholarship opportunities are on offer

Step 2: Register

Create an account on the scholarships website

Step 3: Apply

Prepare your online application including the required documentation

Step 4: Submit

Submit your completed application by the deadline

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