Academic Merit Scholarship
The postgraduate Academic Scholarship at UOWD covers 15% to 25% of tuition fees each semester. The scholarship does not include textbooks, excursions, accommodation, living expenses or any other costs involved in undertaking study.
Scholarship Value
Two categories of scholarships are available to postgraduate students.
- 25% scholarship
- 15% scholarship
Within each category, the number of scholarships awarded is limited and you must meet the minimum selection criteria for the relevant category in order for your application to be considered.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Applications are open to students of any citizenship.
- Applications are open to new (entry-level) students only who will be undertaking full-time study.
- Applicants must have achieved the minimum grades as listed in the Curriculum table below.
- Applicants must meet all of the academic and admission criteria to be admitted to the University and be intending to enrol in the relevant session for which they have applied.
Minimum Grades for Postgraduate Applicants
| Curriculum* | Value of Scholarship | |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | 15% | |
| Australia | 80% | 75% |
| China | 95% | 90% |
| Egypt | 85% | 80% |
| India |
75% 10 Point System : 9.0/10.0
4 Point System : 3.8/4.0
|
70%
10 Point System : 8.5/10.0
4 Point System : 3.5/4.0
|
| Iran | 17 | 16 |
| Jordan | 85% | 80% |
| Kenya | 76% | 72% |
| Lebanon | 16 | 15 |
| Nigeria | 75% | 70% |
| Pakistan | 75% | 70% |
| Russia | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| UAE | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| UK | 70% | 65% |
| USA | 3.8 | 3.5 |
* The above list is not exhaustive and results / curricula from other countries will be taken into consideration.
Requirements to Retain the Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to students are reviewed annually at the beginning of the Autumn semester (unless otherwise stated). In order to retain this Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Enrol in a minimum of 2 subjects in Autumn and Spring (for students on a UOWD sponsored visa only)
- Maintain a WAM of ≥65 (for both 25% and 15% scholarship)
- Receive no “Fail” (F or TF) grades
Scholarship holders’ academic performance will be reviewed prior to the commencement of the Autumn semester each year to establish compliance with these academic requirements. If a scholarship holder has no fail grades but does not meet the minimum WAM requirement for his or her scholarship, the amount of the scholarship will be reduced from 25% to 15%, 15% to 0% as the case applies.
Sports Scholarships – Adam Gilchrist Sports Award
This award, named after Australian cricketer and University of Wollongong ambassador, Mr Adam Gilchrist AM, is an annual title that is bestowed on two recipients, at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, in the Autumn semester (which begins in September). It offers the recipients a 50% bursary on their tuition fees for the duration of their studies (subject to maintaining specified academic standards, sporting participation and enrolment criteria). The scholarships do not include textbooks, excursions, accommodation, living expenses or any other costs involved in undertaking study.
|
Value |
No. of Scholarships (UG and PG entrants) |
|---|---|
|
50% |
2 |
Sports scholarships are offered in the autumn semester and any balance thereof in spring and summer.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants for the Adam Gilchrist Sports Award must be a current and selected representative member of a sport (individual or team) in which UOWD fields an official team and/or competes on a regular basis. These include football, basketball (Men’s and Women’s), volleyball, table tennis and cricket. You must participate at the emirate/state, national or international level and the sport must be sanctioned, authorised and/or controlled by a representative body (an association, federation, or committee) at a state, national or international level.
In addition, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- For postgraduate applicants, a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent is required.
- Applicants must meet all of the academic and admission criteria to be admitted to the University of Wollongong in Dubai and be intending to enrol in the relevant semester for which they have applied.
- If successful, the applicant must become an active member of the UOWD team in the sport for which the Scholarship is awarded.
Requirements to Retain the Sports Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to students are reviewed at the end of each semester (unless otherwise stated). In order to retain a scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Enrol in a minimum of 2 subjects (mandatory) in Autumn and Spring (for students on a UOWD sponsored visa only)
- Maintain a WAM of ≥ 65 at the end of each semester
- Receive no “Fail” (F or TF) grades
* In addition to the academic achievements required, Adam Gilchrist Sports Award recipients must have actively participated in all practise sessions and competitions for the UOWD sports team on which they are a member. Sports participation will be assessed by the Sports Coordinator. A brief report will be submitted to the Scholarship Committee at the end of the Autumn semester, and a full report will be submitted at the end of the Spring semester.
Scholarship holders failing to meet the above requirements will no longer be entitled to retain their scholarship and will therefore have to pay the relevant tuition fees in order to continue their studies.
Please refer to the Scholarship Application Procedures and Closing Dates for further information.
Scholarship Application Procedures
If you would like to apply for any of the UOWD Scholarships, you should submit an Application for Scholarship form, along with supporting documentation relevant to your chosen Scholarship (academic transcripts, completion certificate(s), awards, referee reports, alumni ID, as appropriate) to the Registrar’s Department.
Application Closing Date
Late applications will not be considered.
| Semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Autumn 2021 | 1 September 2021 |
