Excelencia Internacional Scholarship 2026 at University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle, Australia, has officially opened applications for its prestigious Excelencia Internacional Scholarship 2026, exclusively for high-achieving students from South and Central America! Designed to recognize outstanding academic potential and support international study success, this scholarship is a golden ticket to quality Australian education with partial tuition fee coverage, free accommodation, and English language tuition.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
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25% Tuition Fee Waiver: Receive a significant tuition discount throughout your undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
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Free On-Campus Housing: Get up to 13 weeks of guaranteed and fully funded on-campus accommodation in your first semester.
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Up to 60 Hours of Free English Language Tuition: Available for students who require extra language support before commencing their program.
All these benefits are automatically applied upon receiving your offer letter—no separate scholarship application is required!
Who’s Eligible?
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Citizens of eligible South or Central American countries.
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New international full-fee paying students enrolling in CRICOS-registered undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs.
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Applicants must meet academic and financial requirements and must not be receiving other University of Newcastle scholarships (unless given prior approval).
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Students must begin their studies in Trimester 1, 2026 or later.
Note: Some exclusions apply (e.g., online or offshore programs, Exchange or ELBP programs, Australia Awards recipients, and students transferring from the Singapore campus).
Selection & How It Works
No extra forms or essays—if you apply for an eligible program and meet all the conditions, you’ll automatically be considered! Successful applicants will receive their scholarship confirmation and value details in the Letter of Offer.
Only 25 scholarships are available for the 2026 round, so competition will be fierce. Early application to your degree program is strongly advised.
Ready to unlock your future in Australia? Apply for an eligible degree at the University of Newcastle today and be in the running for the Excelencia Internacional Scholarship 2026 here https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/UNI_054!