Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Benefit amount
Up to $6,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Aitchison Scholarship was established with a gift from David Aitchison and is offered to students who are enrolled in the second or third year of an undergraduate degree and are experiencing financial need.
Benefits
The scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $6000 (depending on the income from the gift).
Amount:
Up to $6,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne
- Provide evidence of financial need
Selection criteria
Eligible students are selected on the basis of financial need.
Conditions
This bursary cannot be deferred to the following year. In addition, students must:
- Be enrolled as a full-time student in a course at the University of Melbourne. Students may be eligible to receive this scholarship while enrolled as a part-time student.
- Agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Undergraduate
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences; Architecture, building, planning and design; Arts, humanities and social sciences; Business and economics; Education; Engineering; Environment; Health; Information technology and computer science; Law; Music, visual and performing arts; Science
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How to apply
If you have submitted an application for the Student Bursaries you will be automatically considered for this scholarship.
When will I know the outcome?
Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email in April.
Status:
Open for applications
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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