University of Newcastle International Excellence Scholarship, administered by University of Newcastle, Australia, is one of the funding options available to international high-achievers from eligible countries in Australia. The award covers The scholarship provides a tuition fee waiver of AU$10,000 for each year of study, paid as a AU$5,000 credit against each semester's tuition fees for the duration of the program. and is open to undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework) students studying most undergraduate and postgraduate programs, excluding the bachelor of medical science and doctor of medicine (joint medical program).. The scholarship runs for duration of the program (up to 6 years for undergraduate, up to 2 years for most masters) and may be renewed annually based on academic performance. Eligibility is generally based on open to international students from specific regions (including South Asia, Africa, SE Asia, etc.) who have achieved high academic results in their previous studies and are starting a new program at UON. The application deadline is Rolling (typically assessed at the time of admission offer), with an acceptance rate of approximately Varies by department and faculty. Competition for this scholarship varies year to year, so early preparation of required documents is recommended.