Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for automatic consideration
Benefit amount
Up to $18,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
This scholarship was established in 2018 with a donation from Kim Letch, and awarded to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Commence and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.
Benefits
A living allowance of $6,000 per year for up to three years.
Amount:
Up to $18,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
- have completed Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia
- not have been awarded results for subjects undertaken as part of a degree course at a tertiary institution in Australia
- have applied for Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
- be eligible for entry to the University of Melbourne under Access Melbourne
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 and Conditions (as amended). In addition, you must maintain enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne.
Study level:
Undergraduate
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Future study
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
Students who have applied for admission under Access Melbourne using the VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) will be automatically considered for this scholarship.
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.
Status:
Open for automatic consideration
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