The Excelencia Internacional Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious award offered by the University of Newcastle, Australia, specifically designed for high-achieving students from South and Central America. This scholarship aims to attract talented individuals who exhibit academic excellence and wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs at one of Australia’s leading universities.
- Tuition Fee Reduction
- University of Newcastle
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- All Subjects
- International Students
- Australia
Degree Level
University of Newcastle Australia Excelencia Internacional Scholarship 2026 is available to undertake Undergraduate, Postgraduate level programs at University of Newcastle.
Available Subjects
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Benefits
1. 25% Tuition Fee Reduction
The scholarship offers a 25% tuition fee waiver on the gross annual international tuition fee. This financial support is applied per unit of study and continues throughout the standard full-time program duration, subject to maintaining eligibility.
2. Fully Funded On-Campus Accommodation
Recipients will benefit from guaranteed and fully funded accommodation on campus for 13 weeks (first semester only), easing the initial transition to student life in Australia.
3. Free English Language Support
Students who do not initially meet the English language requirements will receive up to 60 hours of English tuition at no cost, helping them meet the entry conditions of their chosen course.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to international students of South or Central American countries.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Excelencia Internacional Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a full-fee paying international student
- Hold citizenship of an eligible South or Central American country (as listed in the official terms and conditions)
- Be commencing in a CRICOS-registered undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program in Trimester 1, 2026 or later
- Not be receiving any other scholarship from the University unless given special approval
- Meet the Australian Government’s financial criteria for international students
Application Procedure
There is no separate scholarship application required. When you apply to an eligible course at the University of Newcastle, your application is automatically considered for the scholarship, provided all criteria are met.
Deadline: Automatically considered when applying for eligible programs starting in Trimester 1, 2026
Required Documents
There are no extra documents required for this scholarship. All necessary documents should be uploaded with your degree program application via the University’s official portal.
Selection Process
- Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and availability (maximum of 25 awards).
- Final decisions rest with the University of Newcastle and are conveyed through your Letter of Offer.
- The university reserves the right to decline the award even if eligibility criteria are met.
Ineligible Categories
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you are:
- A recipient of Australia Awards or other external sponsorships
- Enrolled in ELBP, Non-Award, Exchange, Higher Research programs
- Applying to excluded quota-limited programs or offshore/online campuses
- A current student of the University of Newcastle’s Singapore campus transferring into Australia
Participating Colleges
- College of Engineering, Science and Environment
- College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- College of Human and Social Futures
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Do I need to apply separately for the Excelencia Internacional Scholarship?
No. The scholarship is automatically considered when you apply for an eligible course at the University of Newcastle.
Q2: Can I combine this scholarship with another one?
No. You cannot receive this scholarship if you are already receiving another scholarship from the University of Newcastle, unless special approval is granted.
Q3: Is the accommodation benefit available every year?
No. The accommodation is only for the first semester, fully funded for up to 13 weeks.
Q4: What if I don’t meet the English language requirements?
You may receive up to 60 hours of free English tuition, provided by the University, to help meet your course requirements.
Q5: How will I know if I’ve received the scholarship?
Your scholarship award details will be mentioned in your Letter of Offer from the University of Newcastle.
Q6: Is the scholarship available for online or offshore students?
No. The scholarship is only available to students studying on-campus in Australia.
