At a time when many students have to work part-time to support themselves while they study, the value of scholarships cannot be overstated.

Established scholarships

You can donate to several UWA scholarship programs:

• Fogarty Foundation Scholarships
• Foundation Professors Bachelor of Medical Science Scholarship Program
• Centenary Trust for Women Scholarship Program

Establish a new scholarship or prize

You may wish to establish a scholarship or prize, either in your name or in the name of someone you would like to honour:

• Scholarships are awarded to assist and encourage students to undertake and/or continue tertiary studies, commonly in a particular faculty or specific discipline at the University.
• Scholarships can provide funds for a variety of purposes including whole or part-payment of fees, books, accommodation (for students from outside the metropolitan area) and other education-related expenses.
• Prizes are awarded to students for achieving excellence in a subject or course which they have just completed.

Options

While the University needs to ensure that duplication of existing scholarships and prizes is avoided, and certain administrative requirements are met, there is substantial flexibility available for donors within the choice of the:

• name of the scholarship or prize
• purpose of the scholarship or prize
• course units and/or area and level of study (such as first, second and/or subsequent levels, Honours or postgraduate)
• criteria to be used in selecting the recipient (academic achievement, social disadvantage, disability, particular hardship, ethnic background, gender, community involvement)
• value of the scholarship or prize

If you are considering establishing a scholarship or prize and would like to explore the many options available, please contact Filomina D-Cruz in the Office of Development on (+61 8) 6488 4212.

Memorial scholarships and prizes

A Memorial Fund can be established by an individual donor or group of donors who are looking for a productive and beneficial way to maintain and continue the memory of someone they have loved and lost, while at the same time, provide a benefit to current and future students. With the family's permission and involvement, an invitation to donate to a memorial scholarship or prize can be extended to family, friends, colleagues and fellow graduates.

Scholarship and prize donations are tax-deductible and all of the donated funds are applied to the scholarship or prize. The University covers the costs of establishing and administering the awards, except for scholarships which are advertised, for example in newspapers.