The University of Newcastle, Australia, is now offering the Excelencia Internacional Scholarship 2026 to attract talented students from South and Central America. This exciting scholarship is designed to support academically strong students who wish to study at the university starting in Trimester 1, 2026, and beyond.
What Does the Scholarship Offer?
This scholarship provides major financial and academic benefits to selected students:
- 25% Tuition Fee Reduction: You’ll receive a discount equal to 25% of the annual international tuition fee, applied each term throughout your degree.
- Free On-Campus Accommodation: For your first semester (up to 13 weeks), the university will cover your on-campus housing.
- Free English Language Support: If you don’t yet meet the English language requirements, you could receive up to 60 hours of free English classes to help you prepare.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a citizen of a South or Central American country listed in the scholarship terms.
- Be starting a CRICOS-registered undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at the University of Newcastle.
- Be a full fee-paying international student and not receiving another university-funded scholarship.
- Be able to cover remaining study costs as per Australian student visa requirements.
Selection & Notification
- Only 25 scholarships are available.
- Eligible students will be selected automatically when they receive an offer to study at the University of Newcastle.
- The scholarship offer and its value will be clearly mentioned in your official Letter of Offer.