Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Benefit amount
Up to $45,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
Available through the generosity of an alumnus donor, the Faculty Opportunity Bursary is awarded annually to an Australian citizen or permanent resident entering the Bachelor of Commerce. It aims to assist a high achieving student who is in financial need or are otherwise disadvantaged. It encompasses a program to foster the academic and personal development of the recipients, through the ongoing support of the Commerce Opportunity Network.
Benefits
The Faculty Opportunity Bursary provides $15,000 per annum for the duration of the course (up to three years).
Recipients of the scholarship will automatically be admitted into the Abernethy Scholars Program. This program provides unique opportunities such as guaranteed access to the Faculty’s Career Mentoring Program, invitations to a variety of leadership events hosted by the Faculty and an academic mentoring opportunity with Professor Margaret Abernethy, Sir Douglas Copland Chair of Commerce and former Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics.
Amount:
Up to $45,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this bursary, you must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- have strong academic ability
- be in financial need or otherwise disadvantaged
- apply to commence the Bachelor of Commerce through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
- submit an application for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) via VTAC
- meet the criteria to be eligible under the Access Melbourne Scheme
Selection criteria
Selection is based on academic merit and documented financial or other disadvantage.
Study level:
Undergraduate
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Future study
Study area:
Business and economics
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How to apply
Students who meet the eligibility criteria will be automatically considered. There is no separate application process.
Status:
Not open yet
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