available for Duration of program (minimum)
Outline
The NSWMC Newcastle Mining Engineering Transfer Program supports students who have successfully completed the two-year Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Transfer Program) at the University of Newcastle and who will be enrolling in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) at UNSW in Term 1, 2026.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian) visa holder, or a New Zealand Citizen; and
- Have successfully completed two years (160 credits) of a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Transfer Program) at the University of Newcastle; and
- Be commencing the third year of undergraduate study (single or double degree) in Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) at UNSW.
Selection
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:
- Academic merit
- Aptitude and commitment to studies in Mining Engineering
You must provide evidence supporting the above criteria in your online application. Please refer to the Scholarship Application Supporting Documents for a detailed list of examples.
Unanswered application questions or claims without supporting documentation will not be assessed. Late applications/supporting documentation will not be accepted. Activities/Achievements recorded more than 3 years ago will not be considered in your application assessment.
Applications close 11:59PM AEDT, 30 September 2025. Please keep in mind that technical support is only available during business hours (until 5pm on Tuesday). The Scholarships Office encourages applicants to submit their applications in advance of the closing time where possible.
UNSW reserves the right not to award a scholarship, where there is no applicant of sufficient merit, or if the applicant does not meet the scholarship eligibility and/or selection criteria.
