Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Benefit amount
Up to $4,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Housing Bursary is offered to students who are relocating to attend the University and are in financial need.
Benefits
This bursary provides a living allowance of up to $4000 for one year, paid in two instalments, on the half yearly allowance pay days in April and September.
Amount:
Up to $4,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
Approximately 400
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this bursary, you must:
- Be enrolled in a course at the University of Melbourne. Students undertaking a single subject or a non-award course (e.g. study abroad or exchange) are not eligible.
- Be paying rent or board. Students paying mortgages are not eligible.
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of financial need.
Conditions
This bursary cannot be deferred to the following year. In addition, students must:
- Be enrolled in a course at the University of Melbourne. Payments will cease if you complete, discontinue or take leave from your course, or if your enrolment is suspended or withdrawn by the University.
- 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, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
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 bursary.
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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