Annika's Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded annually to a UOW College student who has overcome equity hardship to pursue a Higher Education Diploma program. This will provide a full tuition fee scholarship to a deserving student who embodies Annika's values of resilience, determination, and a commitment to learning. 

The scholarship is open to students with an offer to study a Higher Education Diploma program in the UOW College Spring intake.  

Eligibility  

Annika's Scholarship is available to a student enrolling in a Higher Education Diploma program in the UOW College Spring intake. Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the scholarship:

1. Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, or the holder of an Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa.
2. Have an offer of admission for one of the following courses: Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities; Diploma of Business; Diploma of Engineering; Diploma of Information Technology; Diploma of Medical and Health Sciences; or Diploma of Science.
3. Meet at least one of the criteria outlined below.
4. Provide a supporting statement explaining what being awarded the scholarship will mean to you and how it will impact you? The statement should be no longer than 500 words. 

For the purposes of awarding Annika’s scholarship, forms of equity disadvantage include:  

• Carer responsibilities
• A non-English speaking background
• Long-term medical condition/disability  
• Relocating from a regional or remote area
• Sole parent responsibilities

How to apply  

This scholarship is closed for 2024 and will reopen in 2025 prior to Spring session.

The scholarship application must be submitted via the online form. The closing date will be 14 days before the first Monday of Spring session – check the key dates.

Apply online now

If you are unsuccessful, it does not mean that you are not in need; rather, it means that there are other applicants who have been assessed as being in greater need.