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:

• UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarships
• Centenary Trust for Women Scholarship Program

Establish a new scholarship or prize

When the Dean of Medicine, Professor Ian Puddey, said a few years ago, that he would like to see more medical students doing a Bachelor of Medicine Science, I knew this was the perfect opportunity to give back to the University, to repay the favour that had so enriched my life and my career. John Pearman The John and Rosemary Pearman Scholarship has already funded three students from UWA's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences to add a Bachelor of Medical Science to their medical degree.

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 us in the Development and Alumni Relations office on (+61 8) 6488 8000.

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.