Faculty of Arts Exchange Enabling Scholarships
These scholarships, worth up to $5,000, provide funding to students in the Faculty who might not be able to consider an overseas experience because of financial constraints or those who could benefit from additional financial support to enhance their experience.
Applications open
20 Nov 2023
Applications closed
31 Dec 2023
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
International student
Applicable study areas
Historical, philosophical, political and social studies; Language, literature and cultural studies
Number of scholarships awarded
At least 1
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- have received approval to study overseas on study abroad or in a University of Melbourne subject with an overseas component; and
- be experiencing social, educational or financial disadvantage, such as:
- have a disadvantaged financial background
- from a rural area or under-represented school
- experiencing difficult circumstances
- have a disability or medical condition; or
- are an Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander. The status of Indigenous Australians must be confirmed by the Murrup Barak Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development.
Selection criteria
- Funding will be assessed and awarded on a needs basis. We will consider applicants under the categories of disability, low socio-economic status, Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander and/or difficult personal circumstance. Applicants are required to provide supporting documentation that attests to the disadvantage experienced, such as Centerlink statements or medical certificates.
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Application process
Apply Online
Please note the 2024 application has not yet been finalized. Please check back for updates regarding the next round of applications (i.e. Semester 2, 2024 exchange).
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When will I know the outcome?
Application outcomes for First Half Year 2023 will be determined by 31 March, 2024.
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.