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The scholarships offered by UOW ensure the WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) most deserving students get to put their best SCHOLARSHIPS foot forward. UOW’s scholarship options WIL Scholarships provide work experience in provide equal opportunities to students from your area of study. This experience enhances varied backgrounds. Some are designed to academic study by: attract the most academic students and reward them for their outstanding → Developing communication skills for the achievements, while others recognise the workplace personal attributes and community → Encouraging self confidence and a greater contributions of well-rounded students. UOW sense of responsibility also offers scholarships to students with → Increasing competence in the practical outstanding sporting ability, allowing them to application of theory study and pursue their sporting goals. There → Improving marketability upon graduation. are also scholarships designed to help Criteria: students who would not otherwise be able to → Outstanding academic achievement based study at the University of . on recent academic records Each scholarship provides financial assistance → Motivation, interests and attitudes in to allow students to focus more effectively on relation to nominated career path their studies, while some also offer the → Communication and interpersonal skills opportunity for work-integrated learning → Evidence of leadership and participation programs. Some offer support through the in other areas, eg, sports, the arts, ITCGROUP whole degree, while others are for shorter employment, school and community OF COMPANIES periods, or to cover expenses such as activities. accommodation at UOW Residences. Conditions: UOW’s Scholarship program is supported by a → Scholarship holders are required to Tyree range of valued partners who understand the undertake a maximum of 12 weeks of Transformers value of assisting the next generation of UOW professional work experience each year graduates. (usually during summer vacation) with the sponsoring organisation. APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP → Continuation of the scholarship is subject You can download a copy of the application to both satisfactory academic and work- form from the Scholarships website: place performance. www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/index.html or call 1300 367 869 to have one sent to you.

Applications for all scholarships close on 28 September 2007, the same date as UAC, unless stated otherwise. Huon Management Services Pty Ltd UOW COURSE GUIDE 08 www.uow.edu.au 25

Sponsor Total Value Number Faculty/ Company Profile Available Study Area ANSTO $37,200 1 Engineering The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is over four years (Physics) ’s national nuclear research and development organisation and the centre of Australian nuclear expertise. Bluescope – Commerce* $10,000 1 Commerce BlueScope Steel is the leading steel company in Australia and , for one year supplying a large percentage of all flat steel products sold in these markets. Bluescope Steel – Engineering $42,000 1 Engineering BlueScope’s operations integrate steelworks, steel rolling, metallic coating, over four years coil pre-painting, and steel building products manufacture. Delta – WIL $9,765 2 Engineering Delta Electricity is an electricity generation company producing around 12% for one year of the electricity needed by consumers in , , New Delta – Rural Up to $100,000 Varies Engineering South Wales, and the ACT. Delta produces electricity from several over duration of facilities using diverse fuels such as coal, water and biomass materials. degree Huon Management Services Pty $14,500 1 Engineering Huon is a medium-sized civil engineering company based in Canberra. Huon Ltd* for one year is committed to ongoing professional development and sees the scholarship program as an exciting opportunity for engineering students to complement their academic training with hands on field experience. Mercury – Editorial* $5,000 2 Arts The has been reporting the news to the people of the for one year Illawarra region since the middle of the 19th century. These days its borders Illawarra Mercury – Commercial* $5,000 2 Arts/ are virtually limitless – with the newspaper distributed across NSW, and the for one year Commerce online version across the world wide web. ITC Group of Companies $40,000 4 Varies ITC Group is a global organisation that reaches far beyond its base in over four years Australia, delivering educational, project management and international development solutions that build the capacity of individuals, organisations, communities and governments. NSW Roads & Traffic Authority – $54,000 2 Engineering The RTA is the NSW State Government agency responsible for improving road WIL over four years safety, testing and licensing drivers, registering and inspecting vehicles and managing the road network to achieve consistent travel times. The RTA NSW Roads & Traffic Authority – up to $34,000 3 Engineering manages 17,623km of State Roads including 3,105 km of National Rural over four years Highways. It also manages nearly 3,000 km of Regional Roads and Local Roads in the unincorporated area of NSW where there are no Local Councils. Odyssey Travel* $9,300 1 Arts/ Odyssey Travel is a not-for-profit organisation made up of 26 member for one year Commerce universities in Australia, New Zealand and . Odyssey offers a portfolio of stimulating Ed-Ventures for active, inquisitive travellers. Parsons Brinckerhoff* $6,500 1 Science Parsons Brinckerhoff is one of the world’s leading planning, engineering and for one year program and construction management organisations. PB’s services are comprehensive, providing total project delivery on projects of any scale. Partech Systems* $8,000 2 Informatics Partech Systems is a wholly Australian owned company committed to for one year providing high quality engineering support tailored to meet the exacting requirements of the Australian Defence Forces. Pillar Administration* $18,600 2 Informatics Pillar Administration has been providing superannuation administration over two years solutions for almost 100 years. Pillar manages over one million member accounts, with the knowledge, experience and systems needed to efficiently administer most retail products. SESIAHS Up to $40,000 Varies Health & South Eastern and Illawarra Area Health Service provide a range of over three years Behavioural health services for residents throughout south-east Sydney and the Illawarra, Science including health promotion, disease prevention, primary health care, community health services, home care, hospital services and nursing home care. THIESS $27,900 1 Engineering THIESS has diverse operations across building, civil engineering, mining, over three years process engineering, oil and gas, environmental and utilities services, telecommunications and facilities operations and maintenance. Transgrid $31,500 1 Engineering TransGrid is the owner, operator and manager of the high voltage electricity over three years transmission system throughout . TransGrid’s system is a major part of one of the most extensive systems in the world. Tyree Transformers* $9,300 1 Engineering Tyree Transformers specialises in the manufacture and supply of highly for one year standardised distribution transformers. The founder of the company, Sir William Tyree, was knighted for his development of electrical products and has been involved in manufacturing since the 1940s. Volvo Bus Australia* $5,000 1 Arts/ Volvo is the world’s second largest bus manufacturer, with a complete range of for one year Commerce heavy buses to meet customer requirements for passenger transport solutions. Volvo Bus Australia is the market company for Volvo Bus & Coach products in Australia. Walter Mining $7,000 1 Engineering Walter Mining brings two decades of practical contract mining experience to for one year the UOW scholarship program. Over the past 15 years, Walter Mining has focused its efforts on the Australian coal industry. Now it has expanded its services into metalliferous mining projects. Warren McKeon Dickson* $10,000 2 Law Warren McKeon Dickson Lawyers are located in Miranda, with six partners and for one year a team of experienced lawyers providing services in commercial, estate and business litigation. * These scholarships are available to students in later years of their degree, and do not require application now. They are advertised throughout the academic year. Please refer to the Scholarships website: www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/index.html during your studies for more information. ANJI CVETKOVIC Bachelor of Teaching Equity and Merit Scholarship Sponsored by the

It can be really tricky juggling university and part time work – especially living in a rural area and commuting to classes each day. “Even though I am dedicated to my dream of becoming a teacher, sometimes trying to keep up with the workload, travelling, and earning enough to afford to do it all is overwhelming! The scholarship means I never have to worry about the incidental expenses of university – I know that each year I will have the money to pay my compulsory fees, excursions and textbooks. It makes a huge difference! Last year, the extra financial help meant that I could take some time off work during my practicum period, and concentrate on programming and preparing.” SCHOLARSHIPS

FACULTY-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG DOUBLE DEGREE ENGINEERING SCHOLARS PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL FACULTIES) (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING) SCHOLARSHIPS (ALL FACULTIES) Amount: Up to $24,000 over the minimum Amount: $1000 for one year Amount: $12,000 to $20,000 over the duration of the undergraduate double degree Number available: Unlimited minimum duration of the undergraduate ($4,000 per year) → Must enrol in a degree or double degree degree ($4,000 per year) Number available: Two offered by the Faculty of Engineering Number available: Three per faculty (two for → A minimum UAI of 95 (Civil, Environmental, Materials, Law) → Other criteria as listed under Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Mining Criteria: Undergraduate Scholarships Engineering; or Physics, Medical Radiation Physics or Photonics) → Outstanding academic achievement based WOMEN IN ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER → Achieve a UAI of 93 or above. on most recent academic records ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP → Motivation and interests, particularly in (FACULTY OF INFORMATICS) This scholarship is awarded by the Faculty of relation to nominated career path Amount: $3000 for one year Engineering to all students who satisfy the → Communication and interpersonal skills Number available: Varies criteria and have submitted a scholarship → Evidence of leadership and participation application. in other areas, eg, sports, the arts, → Outstanding academic achievement MATHEMATICS & APPLIED STATISTICS FIRST employment, school and community → Strong desire to pursue a career in activities Electrical, Computer or YEAR SCHOLARSHIP (FACULTY OF INFORMATICS) → A minimum UAI of 95 (93 for Commerce, Telecommunications Engineering Amount: $3000 for one year 90 for Education) → Required to enrol in the Bachelor of Number available: One Engineering (Electrical, Computer or → Outstanding academic achievement ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR FACULTY OF Telecommunications) degree → High level of performance in Mathematics CREATIVE ARTS APPLICANTS: → This scholarship is for female students → Bachelor of Creative Arts applicants must in school only → submit a portfolio and separate Strong desire to pursue a career in application form for Interview/Audition to ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS Mathematics → the Faculty of Creative Arts by 28 (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING) Students enrol in the Bachelor of September 2007. Applicants must also be Amount: $3000 for one year Mathematics or a related degree. successful in interview/audition. Bachelor Number available: Maximum of 30 IRON & STEEL SOCIETY TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP of Journalism applicants must also submit → Strong academic record and interview (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING) a separate application to the Faculty. → Must enrol in a full-time degree or double Amount: $3000 for one year These forms are available online at: degree offered by the Faculty of Number available: Three www.uow.edu.au/prospective/apply Engineering (Civil, Environmental, → Students enrolled full time in a Bachelor Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or of Engineering (Materials Engineering) or Mining Engineering; or Physics, Medical a double degree which includes Materials Radiation Physics or Photonics). 10 of the Engineering may apply for this scholarship scholarships will be reserved for women. at the end of their second year. UOW COURSE GUIDE 08 www.uow.edu.au 27

DANE HAMILTON Bachelor of Information & Communication Technology Work Integrated Learning Scholarship Sponsored by Pillar Administration

My Work Integrated Learning Scholarship with Pillar Administration has provided me with the opportunity to “combine full-time study with work experience in the dynamic and ever-changing world of Information Technology. Working with Information Technology professionals on a regular basis has given me a valuable insight into what will be required of me as a full-time employee within this industry. My experience at Pillar Administration has given me the knowledge, confidence and skills that will no doubt maximize my prospects for full-time employment at the completion of my degree.”

SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND EQUITY SCHOLARSHIPS CAMPUS CHAPTER ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP COMPUTER SCIENCE (SITACS) FIRST YEAR UOW EQUITY SCHOLARSHIPS Amount: $6000 over three years SCHOLARSHIP (FACULTY OF INFORMATICS) Amount: $3000 for one year Number available: One Number available: Maximum of 10 Amount: $3000 for one year Based on educational disadvantage as Number available: One → Academic achievement based on recent determined by information provided with the → Outstanding academic achievement academic records application, and at the interview. The following → Demonstrated interest in computer-related → Demonstrated need. students are eligible to apply: subjects at school Applicants will be required to complete a → Students experiencing financial difficulty → Strong desire to pursue a career in questionnaire on social and/or financial → Students with a disability Information Technology. disadvantage. This questionnaire will be → Students from a rural and isolated area Recipients will be required to enrol in the mailed to applicants after the closing date for who have relocated to attend UOW Bachelor of Information & Communication scholarship applications. → Domestic students who have relocated to Technology, Bachelor of Computer Science or attend UOW Bachelor of Information Technology; or a UOW MATURE AGE SCHOLARSHIP → Women studying in Engineering and IT related double degree combination. (FOR STUDENTS AGED 21 YEARS OR OLDER) → Indigenous Australian students. Amount: $1000 per year for the minimum GENERAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS duration of the degree COMMONWEALTH EDUCATION COSTS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE REGIONAL Number available: Two for students enrolled at SCHOLARSHIPS (CECS) SCHOLARSHIPS each of the following: Wollongong Campus, Amount: From $2000 per year for up to four Amount: $3000 for one year Shoalhaven Campus, Batemans Bay Education years Number available: Maximum of 100 Centre, Bega Education Centre, Loftus Number available: Varies Education Centre, Moss Vale Education Centre → → UOW will award this scholarship to the Applicants must be Australian citizens or 100 candidates with the highest UAIs in → Motivation, interests and attitudes, hold an Australian humanitarian visa and the 2007 HSC who have a UOW course as particularly in relation to nominated be undertaking an undergraduate course any of their first four UAC preferences on career path of study as Commonwealth Supported the date UAIs are released, and who live → Communication and interpersonal skills students at the University of Wollongong → within the University’s main drawing area → Demonstrated need eg, social or financial Must meet the low socio-economic (the Illawarra, Southern Sydney, South → Applicants must at least 21 years of age. background criteria → Western Sydney, Southern Highlands and Must be enrolled as a full-time student, Applications for this scholarship will be the South Coast of NSW). No application unless there are exceptional circumstances accepted until 2 March 2008. is necessary. which prevent the student from studying full-time. DAVID SAWKINS Bachelor of Civil Engineering Work Integrated Learning Scholarship Sponsored by the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority

Thanks to the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority scholarship, I have gained valuable experience in a ‘real’ workplace “environment. This has allowed me to put the skills and knowledge acquired at UOW into practice, build vital contacts, and allow for a smoother transition between University and future employment. At the RTA I have developed a system that helps to prioritise potential road rehabilitation projects, and have gained an insight into the diverse role of an engineer.”

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COMMONWEALTH ACCOMMODATION SPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS COMMUNITY SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS (CAS) NAB SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS Amount: From $4000 per year for up to four is an international COMMUNITY SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS years financial services group with a commitment to Amount: $500–$3000 for one year, Number available: Varies giving back to the community. NAB provides or $500–$1000 per year for the duration of scholarships for UOW sportsmen and women the undergraduate degree program → Criteria as for the CECS Scholarsips on to help them meet the costs associated with Number available: Varies page 27. high-level competition. → CAS applicants must also have attended → Academic achievement based on recent school and/or lived in rural and regional Amount: Up to $3000 for one year academic records Australia for an extended period and have Number available: Varies → Motivation, interests and attitudes, moved away from that area to undertake particularly in relation to nominated → Outstanding ability in a particular sport higher education as an internal student. career path → Applicants must also provide written → Communication and interpersonal skills Applications for both CECS and CAS are via responses to additional questions – please → Evidence of leadership and participation the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), not see application form for more details in other areas, eg, sports, the arts, UOW. For more info, please refer to → These Scholarships are awarded on an employment, school and community www.uac.edu.au/indexhome.html. Please note annual basis. Continuing applicants must activities that the opening and closing dates for these submit a new application each year. → In some cases, community groups that are scholarships may differ from UOW specific to a town or region will offer scholarships. WOLLONGONG AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS scholarships to students who have The Wollongong Australian Football Club plays completed their HSC (or equivalent) and in the highly competitive AFL Sydney Premier have lived in that specific area as League. Their scholarships encourage talented determined by the applicant’s postcode. AFL players to pursue their passion for AFL whilst studying at UOW.

Amount: $2500 for one year Number available: Two

→ Applicants must be dedicated AFL players with representative honours at State or Regional level, or be players with first grade experience in an accomplished AFL competition → Applicants must also provide written responses to additional questions – please see application form for more details. UOW COURSE GUIDE 08 www.uow.edu.au 29

KASSANDRA HOBBS Bachelor of Arts Equity and Merit Scholarship Sponsored by House With No Steps – Southern Region

I have spina bifida occulta, which gives me constant back pain. This makes it harder for me sitting in lectures and “means I take longer to study and do assignments. With the money, I have been able to update my computer with programs that make it easier for me to study and let me do my assignments a bit quicker. I have also been able to buy an ergonomic backpack as textbooks at university are extremely heavy.”

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION SCHOLARSHIPS UOW’S COMMUNITY PARTNERS INCLUDE: INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE Amount: $1000 for one year → Australian Federation of University Women SCHOLARSHIPS Number available: Two in the Faculty of (AFUW) The International Exchange Program offers Informatics, one in the Faculty of Creative → Australian Institute of Mining and scholarships ranging in value from $1500 to Arts, and one in the Faculty of Education Metallurgy $5000 each session to help make studying → Bega Chamber of Commerce overseas affordable. These are awarded on the → Applicants must demonstrate a clear → Bega Lions Club basis of academic merit and are usually interest in the Informatics, Education or → Bega RSL Club targeted to students attending particular Creative Arts discipline → Bega Valley Shire Council universities. All students who do not receive → Applicants will be required to show a → Berry/Gerringong Rotary Club an exchange scholarship will receive a travel demonstrated contribution to their → Bomaderry Bowling Club grant of $1000. community such as evidence of leadership → Country Education Foundation and participation in other areas, for → Eurobodalla Shire Council More information is available at example, sports, the arts, school or → House with No Steps – Southern Region www.uow.edu.au/student/exchange/ community activities. → Leisure Coast Quota Club scholarships.html → Milton Ulladulla Bowling Club CHILDREN OF ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP You may be eligible for the Australian → Milton Ulladulla Ex-Servicemen’s & Amount: $1000 for one year Government’s OS-HELP loan scheme, which Citizen’s Club Ltd Number available: Two allows students going on exchange to borrow → Mollymook Golf Club up to $5000. → Academic achievement based on recent → Mumbulla Foundation academic records → NSW Teachers’ Association, Shoalhaven EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS → Applicants will be required to provide the Branch In addition to scholarships offered by UOW name of the parent who attended UOW, → Oak Flats Community Bank and our partners, you may also be eligible for their name/s used while attending UOW, → Quota Club of Narooma a scholarship offered by external organisations details of the degree obtained by the → Rotary Club of Bega Inc not affiliated with the University. The parent and the year of conferral. → Rotary Club of South Nowra Scholarships website (www.uow.edu.au/about/ → Rotary Club of West Wollongong scholarships/index.html) includes a section These scholarships are available to full-time or → Seedsman Goetechnics which advertises such scholarships. You may part-time students, who have at least one → St George’s Basin Country Club also like to try a general search for parent who has received a degree from the → UOW Alumni – Campus Chapter scholarships via your favourite search engine University of Wollongong. → UOW Alumni Association, Friend of the (Yahoo, Google etc). Shoalhaven → Weerona Residents Association → Wray Owen Funeral Directors → Xstrata Coal → Zonta Club of Wollongong UOW COURSE GUIDE 08 www.uow.edu.au 87

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REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTRES & → Evidence of leadership and participation COMMUNITY SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS CAMPUS SCHOLARSHIPS in other areas eg, sports, the arts, These scholarships are awarded to students employment, school and community TEACHING INNOVATION SCHOLARSHIPS MATHS who have gained admission to study full-time activities & SCIENCE EDUCATION – LOFTUS at the relevant satellite campus, and who → Applicants must have attended school, Amount: Up to $6000 over four years reside in the local area and meet the or live in the areas surrounding Bega, Number Available: Five Community Scholarships criteria. These Batemans Bay, Loftus, Moss Vale scholarships are supported by local → Applicants must be commencing study in Education Centres or Shoalhaven Campus organisations and community members. the Bachelor of Science Education or (please contact your relevant campus for Applications for these scholarship will be Bachelor of Mathematics Education more information). accepted until 2 March 2008. → Academic excellence based on HSC EQUITY AND MERIT SCHOLARSHIP performance or equivalent → Batemans Bay Education Centre Community Sponsored Scholarships → Positive motivation, interest and attitude (LOFTUS EDUCATION CENTRE) towards High School teaching Amount: Up to $6000 over four years → Amount: $500–$1000 for one year Number Available: Varies → Communication and interpersonal skills Number Available: One → → Proven interest in mathematics and/or Applicants must be studying either a → → Bega Education Centre Community science Bachelor of Science Education or Sponsored Scholarships → Evidence of leadership, particularly with Bachelor of Mathematics Education → Amount: $500–$1000 for one year youth. Academic excellence based on HSC → → Number Available: Varies performance or equivalent ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS – → Positive motivation, interest and attitude → Moss Vale Education Centre Community BEGA, BATEMANS BAY, LOFTUS, MOSS VALE towards High School teaching Sponsored Scholarships EDUCATION CENTRES AND SHOALHAVEN CAMPUS → Communication and interpersonal skills → Amount: Varies Amount: Up to $1000 for one year → Proven interest in mathematics and/or → Number Available: Varies Number Available: One per site science → Applicants must be commencing study in → Demonstrated social, cultural or economic → Shoalhaven Campus Community any undergraduate degree offered at Bega, need; or living in a rural, isolated or outer- Sponsored Scholarships Batemans Bay, Loftus, Moss Vale suburban environment. → Amount: $500–$2000 for one year → Number Available: Varies Education Centres or Shoalhaven Campus Applicants will be required to complete a → Academic achievement based on HSC questionnaire on social and/or financial performance or equivalent disadvantage. This questionnaire will be → Positive motivation, interest and attitude mailed to applicants after the closing date for towards chosen degree scholarship applications, and will be kept → Communication and interpersonal skills confidential. → Motivation for studying chosen degree at chosen site UOW COURSE GUIDE 08 Elliots Road www.uow.edu.au Newcastle SCALE 15 0 40 80 Fairy

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RESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS WEERONA COLLEGE REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION – WEERONA COLLEGE A number of equity scholarships are available SCHOLARSHIP RESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP to students living in UOW accommodation. Amount: Up to $7500 for one year Amount: $1000 for one year If you apply for any of these Residential Number Available: One Number Available: One Scholarships you will be required to complete a questionnaire on social and financial → Awarded to a student commencing study → Satisfactory academic achievement in the disadvantage. This will be mailed to you in 2007 who resides in, and attended NSW HSC or equivalent after the closing date (28 September 07). high school in the Southern Highlands → Must be accepted as a resident of Scholarship applicants are still required → Demonstrated financial or other needs. Weerona College → Applicants are to forward a resumé and a to apply for a place at a UOW residence. The scholarship covers the cost of the first 300 word essay titled, “Weerona College year’s accommodation at Weerona College. will be just like home or will it?”

GUS PARISH (RESIDENTIAL) SCHOLARSHIPS This scholarship will be advertised on College GENERAL RESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Amount: $500 for one year noticeboards in the first term of 2008, and is Amount: Up to $8000 for one year Number Available: Four awarded on the recommendation of the Head Number Available: 11 → Outstanding academic achievement based of Weerona College. → Academic achievement based on recent on results in the NSW HSC or equivalent

academic records → Potential for contribution to the residential → Potential for contribution to the residential community community → Must be accepted as a resident of → Demonstrated need. International House.

The scholarship fully covers the compulsory These scholarships do not require application costs of accommodation at International at this time. They are awarded on the House, Weerona College or Campus East for recommendation of the Head of International the first year of enrolment. House. SHAKIRA SHEEAN Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Residential Scholarship Sponsored by the Eurobodalla Shire Council

The Eurobodalla Shire Council Residential Scholarship I received has helped me to follow my dream of studying “Psychology. I was awarded the scholarship on the basis of my community involvement and academic achievements. It has assisted with the purchase of textbooks, and residential costs, which are often a huge financial hurdle for rural students.”

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GUIDELINES FOR PROSPECTIVE INTERVIEW GUIDELINES SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS After the closing date, applications are It is important to remember that a UOW reviewed by a selection committee. Where scholarship offer does not guarantee you a necessary, interviews of short-listed applicants place at UOW. All scholarships are conditional will take place at the appropriate UOW on the basis that you receive an offer to study Campus or Education Centre during the period at UOW. If you are offered any UOW October 2007 to January 2008. Candidates scholarship, you will need to ensure that your required for interview will be notified at that preferences are such that you will be offered a time. position in your desired UOW program. This If you are selected for an interview it is may mean you have to change your UAC important to prepare by reading over the preferences so that your UOW course is your scholarship criteria and preparing yourself to highest eligible preference. tell the panel how you meet those criteria. You Scholarships for currently enrolled students should also be able to talk about what will be advertised throughout the academic interests you about the particular course or year via student emails, flyers and on the courses you are applying for, where you hope scholarship website: your course will lead you, and how your www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships previous experience will help you to make a contribution to the UOW community. Applicants coming on campus for an interview should treat the scholarship interview like a job interview, and are encouraged to dress appropriately.

If you have certificates or any other documentation that was not included in your application (at UOW’s request), you are more than welcome to bring these along to the interview.

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ALEXANDRA MCDERMOTT Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies – Bachelor of Commerce Work Integrated learning Scholarship Sponsored by The Illawarra Mercury

My scholarship with the Illawarra Mercury has allowed me to gain challenging, practical experience in both “commerce and media related subjects. I feel it has given me the opportunity to shape my career direction, and has opened the door in this competitive industry.”

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q› How will I be paid? Q› How will I know if I am successful? Q› Who should apply? A› Each scholarship is paid in two equal A› Some sponsors will call for interviews, A› Prospective students who are Australian instalments for every year that the while some scholarships will be awarded citizens, permanent residents of Australia, scholarship lasts. The first payment is in based solely on the applications. Whether or holders of an Australian humanitarian March, the second is in August. your application is successful or unsuccessful, you will be notified by mail visa should apply (unless stated Q› Will I have to pay tax on my scholarship? in late November 2007. The offers are otherwise). Scholarships are available A› Most scholarships are not taxable; though conditional on a suitable UAI, a main throughout the year to students studying UOW encourages each scholarship round offer to UOW, and University of in all faculties and in all levels of study. recipient to seek their own advice. A good Wollongong enrolment in a degree place to start is the Australian Tax Office Q› Are there specific criteria for each complementary to the scholarship. All (ATO). To find out if your Scholarship is scholarship? scholarship applicants are ranked, and in taxable go to the ATO website: A› Applicants must be (or intend to be) full- the event that a successful candidate www.ato.gov.au time students (see page 89). Additional does not accept their offer, the next criteria for individual scholarships are Q› Do I need to make a separate application person on the list will be made the offer. detailed on preceding pages. to UAC? Q› Can I defer my UOW scholarship? A› Yes, you will need to apply to UAC for Q› Are there conditions placed on the A› No, while you can defer your UOW entrance to all UOW courses. Once you scholarships? enrolment, you cannot defer your have obtained your 9 digit UAC number, A› All UOW scholarships have conditions. scholarship. If you do want to defer, you you will need to write it on your UOW Some scholarships are conditional on your are more than welcome to make a scholarship application form. academic progress; some depend on work scholarship application for the following experience performance. If you are Q› How will I know my application has year. successful in gaining a scholarship we will reached the Scholarship Office? Q› How many scholarships can I hold at one go through all of the conditions with you A› You will be notified by mail by mid time? so that you completely understand them. October 2007. If you have not been A› Although you can apply for more than one contacted by then, please contact the scholarship, you will only be eligible to Scholarship Office on 02 4221 3159, or hold one UOW scholarship at a time. email [email protected]