UNSW Scholarships & Co-op Information Evening

UNSW Scholarships & Co-op Information Evening

Program 6.30pm 6.40pm 6.55pm 7.10pm 7.30pm Welcome and Why UNSW? Scholarships/Co-op Application Overview My Scholarship story Slido Questions & Answers Presentations conclude

Jonathon Strauss Director, Future Students & Marketing UNSW Sydney

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Michelle Morris Scholar and Communications Manager UNSW Co-op Program Scholarship

UNSW is full of opportunities $15 million per annum in scholarships for: Merit Equity Accommodation Recognising achievement Rural Indigenous Sports Providing financial support Honours Exchange Faculty/ Program Promoting diversity & making university accessible Robertson Scholars Co-op Program

Merit Scholarships Academic Achievement Leadership Skills Extra-curricular Activities Interest in Field of Study = Your Contribution & Future Potential

Merit Scholarships $5,000 - $25,000 pa Balnaves Foundation Indigenous Medical Scholarships Co-op Scholarship Women in Engineering Scholarships Ben Lexcen Sports Scholarships UNSW All- Rounder Scholarship $25,000 pa $18,200 pa $10,000 pa $10,000 pa $5,000 pa Apply : scholarships.unsw.edu.au

Equity Scholarships Educational Access Scheme (Adjustment Factors) Disrupted schooling Financial hardship Home environment & responsibilities English language difficulties Personal illness/disability Refugee status School environment Equity Scholarships Carer responsibilities English language difficulties Financial hardship Indigenous Australian Long term medical condition/ disability or abuse Refugee status Regional or remote disadvantage Sole Parent responsibilities UNSW Access Scholarship $10,000 pa UNSW Accommodation Scholarships $21,000 pa President s & Vice- Chancellor s Equity Scholarship $5,000 pa Apply : uac.edu.au/equity

Automatic Selection Scientia Scholarships Alfred & Dorothymay Anderson Scholarship Indigenous Scholarships Academic Achievement Awards (AAA) $10,000 pa $6,000 pa $5,000 + pa $4,000 for 1 year ATAR: 99.9+ All programs, but limited number for Medicine Highest ATAR in Science/Education Indigenous Admissions Scheme (Nura Gili) Highest ATAR at a NSW/ACT high school

Merit based scholarship at Duke University or the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, USA providing 8 semesters full-tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees for Scholars at Duke & UNC. Australian selections are organised by UNSW Scholarships. Applications close 1 December 2018 apply via scholarships.unsw.edu.au

Co-op Scholarship Program Co-op is a career development scholarship that produces young professionals with experience and an edge

Programs in: Business Engineering Science

Why should you apply? 150+ leading companies $18,200 tax free per annum Professional development Leadership training Networks & Mentors 9 18 months Industry Experience Create Your Career

Who are the Sponsors?

We look for more than just academic ability Academics (ATAR 96+) Personal Attributes Interests & Aptitude We are interested in your depth of learning & involvement in extra curricular activities - not the number!

Scholarship Timeline

Hints & Tips for online applications

Remember Start early Check the eligibility and selection criteria for the scholarship Provide full and comprehensive answers Give recent and relevant information Provide examples of skills, achievements and experiences What is unique and sets you apart? This is your opportunity to HIGHLIGHT your achievements if you don t include it, we can t consider it.

Remember Draft your answers in a word doc first then copy into your application Word limit! SAVE REGULARLY! Sessions time out after one hour! Review and proof read! Co-op: Use the Future Students FAQs / Quick Guide (Co-op) Check UAC codes for Co-op Program degrees School Assessment Nominate your CA now

Applications close September 28 Co-op 30 Scholarships Apply via... coop.unsw.edu.au scholarships.unsw.edu.au

Erin Prince UNSW Scholarships Bachelor of Science/Arts

Victor Zhou Fan Zhang FIN15 UNSW Co-op Scholar experience

My Experience as a UNSW Co-op Scholar Full-time study, living on campus! Study Abroad: ITE 3: 2015 2016 m 2017 2018 ITE 1: ITE 2: Study Abroad:

Global Opportunities at a Global University

3 Things to Think About in your Application Know What You Want and Why. Stay Organised. 1 Think about what interests you and where UNSW Co-op 1 Start your application early 1 could take those 2 Stay up to date on the interests important info. What Makes You Different? Everyone is unique. What makes you stand out?

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