Harshi Weeratunge

Malcolm Chaikin Scholarship // B Commerce / B Science // Baulkham Hills High School

While seeking an academic scholarship I was immediately drawn to the Malcolm Chaikin Scholarship because of the many opportunities it provides to recipients. The financial assistance allows focus to shift from earning income to pay off textbooks and other university expenses to spending more time on both academic studies and participation in UNSW activities.

Having received this prestigious scholarship, I look forward to maintaining my academic performance in my chosen degree while contributing both to UNSW and the broader community.

Fiona Knox

Malcolm Chaikin (Graduate) // Kinross Wolaroi, Orange // Bachelor of Science

I grew up on a small property outside Orange in central NSW, and completed my school years at Kinross Wolaroi School, a local day and boarding school.  At first, I was unsure which course I was going to undertake after my HSC. It wasn't until the end of my gap year that I finally decided on a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Ecology and Physical Geography at UNSW, since UNSW has such a great reputation for its science courses.

Searching on the UNSW Scholarships web site, I found and applied for the Malcolm Chaikin Scholarship - among others - at the last minute. The scholarship has provided great assistance throughout my studies by enabling me to support myself away from home. With the help of the scholarship, I have had more time to participate in a wide range of university activities outside my course. These have included a number of university sports and outdoor activities like bushwalking and diving.

The scholarship also assisted me during my 6 month International Exchange to Exeter University in the UK and during 5 months spent on a conservation project in South Africa.  Without the assistance provided by the scholarship, I doubt that I would have been able to undertake such adventures - and still find adequate time for study!

I am extremely grateful to Malcolm Chaikin and the UNSW scholarships office for the help they have provided to me throughout my degree, and encourage potential science students to apply.

Scholarship name

Value

Tenure

Program

Malcolm Chaikin Scholarships

$15,000 pa

4 years

Most undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Science

UNSW Co-op Program

$15,000 pa

4 years

Specific undergraduate programs

Alfred and Dorothymay Anderson Scholarship

$6,000 pa

4 years

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education Program

Scholarship name

Value

Tenure

Program

Bundilla Scholarships

$3,000 first year
$1,500 following years

Up to 3 years

Most undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Science
Rural Applicants

School of Materials Science & Engineering Scholarships

$1,000 pa

4 years

Materials Science & Engineering Program

Industry Partnership Scholarships

$2,500 pa

4 years

Materials Science & Engineering Program

Sir Rupert Myers Scholarship

$2,500 pa

4 years

Materials Science & Engineering Program

E & F J Cowper Scholarship in Chemistry

$2,000 pa

3 years

School of Chemistry

John Ragnar Anderson Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry

$1,000 pa

3 years

School of Chemistry

School of Mathematics & Statistics Scholarship

$5,000 pa

4 years

Bachelor of Science Mathematics Study Plan
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)

School of Mathematics & Statistics Teachers Scholarships

$5,000 pa

4 years

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education Program

School of Mathematics & Statistics, Climate Science & Oceanography Scholarships

$5,000 pa

4 years

Study Plan in Oceanography and/or Climate Science

School of Mathematics & Statistics Rural Scholarship

$5,000 pa

4 years

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)

School of Mathematics & Statistics Scholarship for Statistics

$5,000 pa

4 years

Statistics Study Plan

Girls Do The Maths Scholarship

$2,000 pa

3 years

Study Plan in Mathematics or Statistics

OVRF-Maki Shiobara Scholarship

$5,000

1 year

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Optometry

Applicants

Scholarship name

Value

Tenure

General Applicants

Scientia Scholarship

$10,000 pa

4 years

General Applicants

Academic Achievement Awards

$4,000 pa

1 year

General Applicants

Vice-Chancellor’s Equity Scholarships

$5,000 pa

4 years

General Applicants

Alumni Association Scholarships

$5,000 pa

4 years

Sports Applicants

Lexcen Sports Scholarships

Varies

1 year

Indigenous Applicants

ACCESS Assist Indigenous Scholarships

$10,000 pa

4 years

Indigenous Applicants

Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships

$2,207 pa (2009)

4 years

Indigenous Applicants

Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships

$4,415 pa (2009)

4 years

Rural Applicants

John Niland Scholarships

$6,000

1 year

Rural Applicants

Ngunnagan Delanty Galvin Scholarship

$4,000

1 year

Rural Applicants

Department of Education and Training/UNSW Rural Assistance Scheme

$4,000

1 year

ACCESS Applicants

ACCESS Assist Scholarships for ACCESS Students

$10,000 pa

4 years