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Academic Merit Scholarship

University of Wollongong in DubaiUnited Arab Emirates

Offered by University

Rolling / Open

Application deadline · No fixed date

Internal

Scholarship type

Masters

Degree level

About this Scholarship

The Master's Academic Scholarship at UOWD covers 15% to 25% of tuition fees each trimester. The scholarship does not include textbooks, excursions, accommodation, living expenses or any other costs involved in undertaking study.

What It Covers

Two categories of scholarships are available to master's 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 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.

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

Requirements to Retain the Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to students are reviewed annually at the beginning of the Autumn trimester (unless otherwise stated). In order to retain this Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Enrol in a minimum of 2 subjects in Autumn, Winter 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 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.

How to Apply

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, Applications must be received by the closing date and submitted via the Scholarship Form.