Are you a student from a regional or remote part of Western Australia pursuing a degree in Geology, Marine, Coastal, or Earth Sciences? The Goodeve UWA Connect Scholarship 2025 offers financial and academic support to help you succeed at the University of Western Australia (UWA).
This scholarship supports domestic students facing challenging circumstances as they begin their undergraduate journey, to improve access to higher education for underrepresented communities.
Quick Summary of the Goodeve UWA Connect Scholarship
| Feature | Details |
| Scholarship Name | Goodeve UWA Connect Scholarship |
| Institution | University of Western Australia (UWA) |
| Level of Study | Undergraduate (plus Honours year if applicable) |
| Fields of Study | Geology, Marine and Coastal Sciences, Earth Sciences |
| Target Audience | Domestic students, especially from regional/rural WA or challenging backgrounds |
| Number of Awards | 1 |
| Scholarship Value | Total up to $21,500 |
| Application Deadline | 6 August 2025 |
| Application Opens | 19 May 2025 |
| Separate Application? | No, considered automatically with the course application |
Benefits of the Goodeve UWA Connect Scholarship
Recipients of the scholarship will receive:
- $5,000 per year for three years of undergraduate study
- An additional $5,000 for a fourth year if undertaking Honours
- A $1,500 upfront grant in the first year to assist with transition and study setup
- Access to a wrap-around support program that offers personal, academic, and social support throughout your UWA journey
This scholarship is designed not only to provide financial support but also to ensure students receive the guidance they need to thrive at university.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Goodeve UWA Connect Scholarship, candidates must:
- Be a commencing domestic student
- Have applied for a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Geology, Marine & Coastal Sciences, Earth Sciences)
- Be experiencing or have experienced challenging life circumstances
Examples of challenging circumstances include:
- Coming from a low socio-economic background
- Living in a regional or remote area
- Identifying as an Australian Indigenous person
- Living with a medical condition or disability that affects study
- Being the first in your family to attend university
- Facing other forms of financial or social disadvantage
How to Apply
No separate scholarship application is needed.
All applicants who apply for an eligible undergraduate program at UWA and meet the criteria will automatically be considered for the Goodeve UWA Connect Scholarship.
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Key Dates
- Applications Open: 19 May 2025
- Applications Close: 6 August 2025
Make sure to apply for an eligible course before the closing date to be considered.
FAQs
What is this scholarship for?
It’s an undergraduate award for students studying Geology, Marine & Coastal, or Earth Sciences at UWA. Preference is given to applicants from regional or rural Western Australia.
When are applications open and closed?
- Open: 19 May 2025
- Close: 6 August 2025
Who needs to apply?
No separate application is needed. If you’ve applied to a relevant UWA course and for the UWA Connect Scholarship, you’ll be automatically considered.
Who is eligible?
Must be a commencing domestic undergrad in the relevant science areas and face challenging circumstances, such as:
- Regional/remote upbringing
- Low socio-economic background
- Indigenous Australian heritage
- Medical condition/disability
- First in the family
- Other financial hardship
What does the scholarship include?
- $5,000 per year for up to 3 years (plus an additional year if pursuing Honours)
- $1,500 upfront in the first year to help with relocation or study start-up
- Access to the wrap-around support program at UWA
How is the funding disbursed?
- The $1.5k is paid in Year 1
- The $5k annual payment occurs over Years 1, 2, 3 (and Year 4 if eligible for Honours)
Is this separate from other UWA Connect funding?
The Goodeve scholarship is a special stream under UWA Connect, automatically included with your UWA Connect application—no extra steps needed.
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