Alexander and Bridget Jones Memorial Scholarship

This scholarships is provided by the Bendigo - Adelaide bank and the University of Melbourne to honour Alexander and Bridget Jones who lost their lives in tragic circumstances in 2013. The scholarship is offered to students from regional areas who are experiencing difficult circumstances.

Application type

No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.

Benefit type

Bi-annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

up to $15,000

Applicable study areas

All study areas

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 8

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa
    • have completed Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia
    • not have completed subjects undertaken as part of a tertiary course (excludes extension program subjects)
    • have applied for a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
    • meet the Access Melbourne entry requirements for the University of Melbourne course nominated in your VTAC application
    • be living in a regional or remote area of Australia

    Selection criteria

    This scholarship is awarded to eligible candidates who have the highest overall level of disadvantage based on the information provided in their VTAC SEAS application and their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

    Conditions

    This scholarship is subject to the Coursework Scholarships Terms & Conditions and can be deferred to the following academic year. In addition, students must agree to give permission for the University to provide their name and course details to the donor of their scholarship and to provide a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.

  • Application process

    Students are automatically considered if they have applied for admission to the University via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

  • When will I know the outcome?

    The first scholarship offers are made a few days after the Victorian Year 12 ATAR are released in December. Further offers are made in January and February to students who have completed IB or Year Twelve at an school outside Victoria.

  • Variations of this award

What are the benefits?

  • A living allowance of $6,500 per year for four years paid in half-yearly instalments of $3,250. The living allowance will be extended by one year if students enrol in the Diploma of General Studies, a concurrent diploma, a bachelor extended degree or a bachelor degree with honours.
  • A one-off relocation allowance of $3,000 paid shortly after enrolling in their course for students who are living in a regional or remote area of Australia.

All Alexander and Bridget Jones Memorial Scholarship recipients have access to the Narrm Scholarship Enrichment Program, an exclusive program to support students to transition to and succeed at university.

Accommodation Close to Campus

To support your transition to Melbourne, the University can accommodate you in one of our residential halls or partner-provided facilities close to the Parkville Campus. The offer does not include the cost of the accommodation.

To register and for more details, refer to the Melbourne Accommodation Program website

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.