Hansen Scholarship
The Hansen Scholarship is a flagship scholarship program at The University of Melbourne. From 2020, The Hansen Scholarship will be awarded to talented undergraduate students whose financial circumstances present a challenge to accessing a first-class education.
Recipients will be awarded accommodation, an allowance, and financial and personal support.
Applications open
3 Feb 2023
Applications closed
30 Mar 2023
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Total value
up to $108,000
Applicable study areas
All study areas
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 20
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia; or
- have applied for or be the holder of an Australian temporary or permanent protection visa, and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia; or
- be an Australian citizen and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate outside Australia.
- be aged between 16 and 20 years of age in the year of application
- be on track to achieve a minimum Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 90 (or the IB equivalent)
- experience financial circumstances that present a challenge to attending The University of Melbourne. (e.g. you or your family receive Centrelink benefits)
Selection criteria
- Track record of academic excellence and a commitment to academic success in university studies
- Demonstrated ability to achieve success in the face of adversity and overcome obstacles
- Demonstrated ability to apply skills and strengths towards activities which benefit others
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and lead those around you
- Likelihood of thriving as a Hansen Scholar and actively contributing to the Hansen Scholarship Program
Applicants will undergo a preliminary screening stage which may involve written materials, references, video or other creative products, and such other methods to produce a short-list of suitable applicants. The final selection process will involve face-to-face interviews with short-listed candidates.
Conditions
- You must have received an offer from The University of Melbourne for commencement of your undergraduate course in the year following completion of Australian Year 12 or IB
- You must have achieved a minimum indicative ATAR of 90.00
- You must not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a Year 12 program) before commencing at The University of Melbourne
- The scholarship can be deferred to the following year if there are compassionate or compelling circumstances that prevent the student from commencing their course in the year for which the scholarship was offered
Ongoing eligibility
- You must maintain satisfactory academic progress by achieving a minimum average result of 60 in each semester of enrolment
- You must reside at Little Hall for the duration of the undergraduate degree, and commit to participation in a program of scholarship and enrichment activities as determined by the scholar and the Director of the Hansen Scholarship
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Application process
1
The application form for students completing Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in 2023 will be available from 9am on 3 February 2023 AEDT via our online application portal in SmartyGrants.
Completed application forms will be due 9am on 30 March 2023 AEDT. When an application form is submitted, the nominated academic referee will be invited to respond to referee questions via our online portal, academic referee responses due 6 April 2023. All applicants will be notified of results of the written application by May 2023.
Applicants who complete the application form by 11.59pm on March 3 2023 AEDT can elect to enter into the Hansen Scholarship Early Application Competition (terms and conditions in application form), with a major prize worth $1,000 and 5 prizes worth $100. Additionally, applications completed by this time will be reviewed, and we will contact you if we identify any areas of your application where you can provide more information or revise your documents/answers. If we identify that you can make these changes, we will re-open your application and email you. You will need to go back into your application and submit it again once you have made changes and/or are satisfied with your application. You must do this by the application deadline of 9am 30 March 2023.
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Applicants invited to the next stage will be asked to submit responses to a video interview in May 2023.
3
Finalists will be invited to interview with the selection panel in July or August 2023. Application results will be announced in August 2023. Final offers will be dependent on achieving a 90+ Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score and acceptance into the course of choice at The University of Melbourne.
Be sure to check out the Hansen Scholarship program page for answers to FAQs, information about the program patron, and current Hansen Scholar profiles.
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When will I know the outcome?
Results of the applications will be released in August 2023. Final offers will be dependent on ATAR achieved and acceptance into the course of choice at the University of Melbourne.
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About the donor
Hansen Little Foundation
Advancing the future of Australia through access to excellence in tertiary education is one of the Hansen Little Foundation’s core beliefs.
Jane Hansen and Paul Little believe that an individual’s life trajectory should be guided by their determination to achieve their ambitions, regardless of any limiting social or economic barriers.
It is important to us to ensure that you have every chance at success, and we are looking forward to seeing you flourish at the University of Melbourne.
Read more about Hansen Little Foundation
What are the benefits?
- a standard room for 52 weeks each year, at no charge, for the standard full-time, three year undergraduate degree at Little Hall residence in Lincoln Square South;
- an allowance of $4000 per year for general living expenses for the standard full-time duration of the undergraduate degree;
- full fee remission for asylum seekers who would otherwise have to pay international fees;
- a one-time grant of up to $4000 to support an approved activity for the Scholar’s development such as an international exchange, an international subject, an internship or similar role;
- access to a mentoring program, pastoral care, and development programs available to all students at Little Hall as well as a tailored program of mentoring and support exclusively for Hansen Scholars;
- priority access to graduate accommodation at Little Hall should the Hansen Scholar wish to pursue graduate studies at Melbourne after completing their undergraduate degree; and
- next steps funding after completion of the scholar's undergraduate degree (competitive process to apply for up to $10,000 for a career-related activity)
- students who meet the requirements for the Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship will receive the Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship Guaranteed Commonwealth Supported Place in one of the professional master degrees for students who meet the prerequisite course and entry requirements for the master degree.
Hansen Scholars who complete their honours year at the University of Melbourne immediately following their three year undergraduate degree, or a concurrent Diploma of Languages, will have the benefits of their scholarship extended for one year (standard full-time duration). This extension will occur if they choose to live at Little Hall and participate in the Hansen Scholarship program.
Be sure to check out the Hansen Scholarship program page for answers to FAQs, information about the program patron, and current Hansen Scholar profiles.
For complete listings of faculty-specific scholarships, please see individual faculty websites.
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.