Coursework access scholarships
A suite of coursework access scholarships is available to undergraduate and graduate students who have experienced or are experiencing compassionate or compelling circumstances.
Applications open
1 Nov 2023
Applications closed
31 Jan 2024
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Total value
$5,000 - $20,000
Applicable study areas
All study areas
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 8
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- have applied for or be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree by coursework at the University of Melbourne
- have at least twelve months of full-time equivalent study remaining to complete your course
- be experiencing compassionate or compelling circumstances (e.g. having primary care responsibilities for a dependent, medical condition, disability, or personal or financial difficulties)
- meet the requirements for one of the following scholarships:
Selection criteria
Eligible candidates are selected on the basis on their overall level of disadvantage, academic merit and the specific purpose of each scholarship.
Conditions
- These scholarships are subject to the Coursework Scholarship Conditions.
- You agree to give permission for the University to provide your name and course details to the donor of your scholarship and to provide a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
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Application process
Applications for the coursework access scholarships usually open in November. You will need to submit one application to be considered for the following scholarships:
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When will I know the outcome?
Students will be notified of the outcome of their application by 26 February. Reasons for non-selection and feedback on individual applications will not be provided.
What are the benefits?
Living allowance of $5,000 to up to $10,000 per year for the standard full-time duration of your course.
Further information
Visit About your scholarship or contact Stop 1
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.