Scholarships for New Master’s Students at University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)

🏆 1. Academic Merit Scholarship (Master’s Students)

The Academic Merit Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students based on their academic performance.

💰 Scholarship Value

There are two levels of tuition fee reduction:

• 🎓 25% scholarship
• 🎓 15% scholarship

⚠️ Note: Scholarships do not cover textbooks, accommodation, living expenses, excursions, or any other study-related costs.

Only a limited number of scholarships are available in each category.

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is open to:

• 🌍 Students of any nationality
• 📚 New (entry-level) Master’s students only
• 🕒 Full-time enrolled students
• 🎓 Students who meet academic admission requirements

Applicants must also meet minimum academic grade requirements depending on their country or grading system.

📊 Minimum Academic Requirements (Examples)

Here are some key benchmarks:

• 🇦🇺 Australia: 80% (25%) / 75% (15%)
• 🇨🇳 China: 95% / 90%
• 🇮🇳 India:
  
  • 10-point scale: 9.0 / 8.5
  • 4-point scale: 3.8 / 3.5
• 🇵🇰 Pakistan: 75% / 70%
• 🇬🇧 UK: 70% / 65%
• 🇺🇸 USA: 3.8 / 3.5 GPA
• 🇦🇪 UAE: 3.8 / 3.5 GPA

These are examples only—other international grading systems are also considered.

📌 Scholarship Retention Rules

To keep the scholarship, students must:

• 📖 Enrol in at least 2 subjects per trimester
• 📊 Maintain a WAM ≥ 65
• ❌ Avoid any failing grades (F or TF)

If performance drops:

• 25% scholarship → may reduce to 15%
• 15% scholarship → may reduce to 0%

🏅 2. Sports Scholarships – Adam Gilchrist Sports Award

Named after Australian cricket legend and UOWD ambassador Adam Gilchrist AM, this prestigious scholarship supports talented student-athletes.

💰 Scholarship Value

• 🎓 50% tuition fee waiver
• 🏆 Only 2 recipients per year

⚽ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Represent a recognized sport team (football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, cricket, etc.)
• Compete at state, national, or international level
• Be part of a sanctioned sports federation
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 / 4.0
• Meet all UOWD academic admission requirements
• Be selected to join UOWD sports teams

🏋️ Scholarship Retention Requirements

To keep the sports scholarship, students must:

• 📚 Enrol in at least 2 subjects per trimester
• 📊 Maintain WAM ≥ 65
• ❌ No failing grades
• ⚽ Actively participate in training and competitions
• 🧾 Performance reviewed each semester by Sports Coordinator

Failure to meet requirements may result in loss of scholarship.