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William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England 2026

Awarded by University of New England

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Partial Funding · AUD 16,000

Eligible Courses

Selected courses offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Australian citizens

Can Be Taken At

University of New England

Provider

University of New England

Last Verified On

30 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England 2026

The William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England supports rural and regional students in undertaking a full-time undergraduate degree.

Eligibility Criteria for the William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England 2026:

  • Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents as defined by the Commonwealth.
  • Applicants must be new students who are school-leavers or have taken a 1–2 year gap year.
  • Applicants must study full-time and on campus in an eligible Bachelor's degree.
  • Applicants must have a minimum ATAR of 80.0.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a permanent home address in a Regional or Remote area (RA2–5) before commencing studies.

Application Process for the William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England 2026:

  • Applicants must submit the scholarship application before the closing date.
  • Applicants must provide evidence of their ATAR and academic qualifications.
  • Applicants must provide evidence of financial need.
  • Applicants must provide evidence of their Regional or Remote (RA2–5) permanent home address.
  • Applicants must provide the required supporting documentation.

Value: AUD 16,000

  • AUD 11,000 in the first year, followed by AUD 5,000 per year.
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3

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4

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  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of New England. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 is Expired.
  • William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 is offered for Selected courses offered by the university .
  • William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 is open for: Open to Australian citizens.
  • William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 is offered by University of New England.
  • William McIlrath Rural Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 covers Partial Funding, AUD 16,000.