2025 – Charles Watson Top Excellence Scholarship

Status: Opening

Applications open: 1/05/2024
Applications close: 18/12/2024

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

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The Charles Watson Top Excellence Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to reward and assist academically talented student(s) who have selected an eligible degree and receive the top ATAR within the Faculty of Health Sciences. 

Application forms are not required, students apply by selecting an eligible health sciences undergraduate degree through TISC as their first preference. 

The scholarship recognises the contribution made by Charles Watson to Australian and international health policy, education and research over a 40-year career, particularly during his tenure as Executive Dean, Health Sciences (1997-2006). Amongst his many achievements is co-authorship of the stereotaxic atlas of the rat brain, one of the 50 most cited publications of all time. The purpose of the scholarship is to support leadership potential in a health sciences discipline.

The scholarship will be offered based on raw ATAR scores. The StepUp bonus is not considered when awarding this scholarship.

Student type

• Future Students

Faculty

• Faculty of Health Sciences

Course type

• Undergraduate

Specifically for

• Year twelve students

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Value

The Charles Watson Top Excellence Scholarship will provide the following support for the expected duration of the offered undergraduate degree (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per study period):

A total value of up to:

• $18,000 for a 3 year degree
• $21,000 for a 3.5 year degree
• $24,000 for a 4 year degree

Paid as a cash stipend of $3,000 per study period. The amount can be used at the recipient’s discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

All undergraduate degrees within the Faculty of Health Sciences, excluding the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for the Charles Watson Top Excellence Scholarship:

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen
• Undertaking year 12 WACE in 2024
• Select Curtin as first preference through TISC to undertake an eligible Health Sciences undergraduate degree in 2025
• Received the top raw ATAR* within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University
• Receive an eligible course offer at Curtin in main round offers
• Accept an eligible course offer at Curtin for Semester 1, 2025 by the offer lapse date
• Will enrol full-time (at least 75 credits each study period) into an eligible Health Sciences course at Curtin University

* Offers will be made based on raw ATAR scores. The StepUp  bonus is not considered when awarding this scholarship.

This scholarship is deferrable for up to one year

Application process

Application form not required – please follow the steps below.

Eligibility and Assessment

Step 1: Select preferences through TISC

• By the scholarship closing date, apply through TISC and select an eligible Health Sciences degree at Curtin as first preference
• Eligible degrees listed in ‘Eligible Courses’

Step 2: Course Offer

• Receive an offer for an eligible degree in main round offers at Curtin for Semester 1, 2025
• Successful candidates must accept their course offer before the course offer lapse date

Step 3: Outcome

• Scholarship(s) will be awarded to all eligible students
• Successful candidate(s) sent notification via email listed through TISC after main round offers

Step 4: Acceptance

• Successful candidate(s) (including those who wish to defer their studies) accept scholarship by the deadline specified in offer email
• Deferral of this scholarship is permitted (details included in scholarship terms and conditions)

Please note:

• Scholarship will commence from first semester of study
• Scholarship is not transferable to another faculty or university

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in an eligible Health Sciences undergraduate degree
• Maintain a full-time study load of at least 75 credits each study period at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 70 each study period

Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: 1300 222 888

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Further Information

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.

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