OUR SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Newcastle Rugby Club offer scholarships to players who display rugby excellence, academic merit and off field commitment to the Club.

Scholarships range in value and are offered for Semester 2, with the option to extend into Semester 1 of the following academic year, as agreed to by our review panel.

One Scholarship, the Lance Coburn Scholarship, has special significance for the Club.

Applicants for this scholarship should read the attached outline before applying.
Please note the University Rugby Club reserves the right to allocate this scholarship to club members, who meet the criteria, by invitation.

We encourage and welcome all current and prospective players who are enrolled, either full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, at the University of Newcastle: Callaghan Campus.

Please email applications to secretary@uonrugby.com.au

Submission date

by the conclusion of Semester 1 (June 3, 2022)

Value

$1,000 – $2,000 per scholarship (in two equal instalments)

Course of study

Any undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the Callaghan Campus.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants applying for these scholarships must:

Be admitted and enrolled either full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Newcastle Callaghan.
Be a current or new player in the Newcastle/Hunter Premier men’s rugby competition, or Women’s competition, for the UoN Rugby Club in the year the scholarship is offered.

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on an assessment of:

Academic merit
An assessment of information provided by the applicant outlining their rugby experience, passion and why they are applying for the scholarship
How they propose to help the Club in its off-field endeavours

NB Male and female players are encouraged to apply

Scholarship Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Student Number

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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Scholarship Type

For the Lance Coburn Scholarship, see separate information on ‘Our Scholarship’ page

General Rugby Scholarship

Lance Coburn Scholarship

Academic Achievement

provide details and results of current and/or previous studies along with career aspirations

Rugby Achievements

provide details of playing career including preferred position, other positions played and rugby ambitions

Clubmanship

provide details regarding off field positions held or achievements and personal characteristics that may benefit the Rugby Club

Other information

provide other details you would like us to consider

University Of Newcastle Rugby Union Club - Lance Coburn Scholarship

Background

This scholarship has been established by the University of Newcastle Rugby Union Club (UONRUC) to honour the memory of Lance Coburn and his contributions to the University as a graduate and in particular his achievements as a member of the UONRUC.

Lance Coburn came to the UON in 1964 and enrolled in a BA of Commerce. He was an outstanding student as his results attest. During his time at the UON, he demonstrated outstanding skills as a full back for the University Rugby Union team. As a result, he was selected on Representative teams including the Newcastle Rugby Team and NSW Country Rugby Team.

Lance commenced working for BHP in the late 1960's as a commercial trainee and went on to have a career of about 40 years with the company in very senior commercial and general manager areas.

Lance was highly respected for his integrity, concern for others and his leadership.

It is the intention of this scholarship that the successful recipient will be;

a contributing member and role model to other team members of the Rugby club.
They will endeavour to attend all designated training session and fixtures and if unable to train or play due to injury or illness will contact the relevant coach prior to training or fixture.
The club would ideally like the recipient to undertake the Foundations of Rugby Coaching course and completion of a Refereeing qualification.
The successful recipient may be asked to represent the club at publicity events.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

Be enrolled in any year of any enabling, undergraduate, or postgraduate program at the University of Newcastle.
Be enrolled full-time.
Be a member of, and play Rugby Union on a full-time basis with, the University of Newcastle Rugby Union Football Club.
Not have previously received this scholarship.
Not be the recipient of another UON Donor funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.

Required Documentation

A completed application form, available on the “Our Scholarship” web page, demonstrating/outlining your academic goals and achievements, playing and career aspirations, evidence of excellence in Rugby performance and how this scholarship would assist you.

Benefit

The scholarship currently provides a benefit of $5,000 to be paid as two lump sum payments of $2,500 following confirmation of eligibility after the relevant Semester Census dates

Selection

Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents.

Send your completed application form to secretary@uonrugby.com.au