Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for automatic consideration
Benefit amount
Up to $30,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
International students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The AG Whitlam international Undergraduate Scholarship was established with a gift from Arthur Gordon Whitlam and is awarded to international students who are enrolling in the Bachelor of Commerce.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a living allowance of $10,000 per year for three years, paid in half-yearly instalments of $5000 in April and September.
Amount:
Up to $30,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
Multiple
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have received an offer for an Overseas Fee Place in the Bachelor of Commerce in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- Have not completed subjects undertaken as part of a tertiary course (except for foundation studies programs, diplomas and approved agreement programs)
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest based on their course entry score and the location of the educational institution where they completed their most recent qualification. No more than 10 per cent of scholarships will be offered to candidates with the same last country of education in each academic year.
In the event of a tie, more or fewer scholarships will be offered.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the Faculty of Business and Economics Scholarships Terms and Conditions and cannot be deferred to the following year.
In addition, recipients must pass all subjects and achieve a minimum 60 WAM in each half-year study period.
Study level:
Undergraduate
Student type:
International students
Study stage type:
Future study
Study area:
Business and economics
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How to apply
No application required. You will be automatically considered for this award if you meet the eligibility criteria.
When will I know the outcome?
Scholarship selection is conducted in multiple rounds:
- For students commencing in Semester 1, 2026 (Start Year Intake): Selection rounds occur between September 2025 and February 2026.
- For students commencing in Semester 2, 2026 (Mid-Year Intake): Selection rounds occur between March 2026 and July 2026.
Successful applicants will be notified via a scholarship offer letter following the relevant selection round. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Status:
Open for automatic consideration
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.
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