Melbourne National Merit Scholarship

Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Benefit amount

Up to $8,000

Eligible study level

Undergraduate

Eligible student type

Domestic students

Eligible study stage

Future study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The Melbourne National Merit Scholarship was offered to talented students from states and territories of Australia other than Victoria to assist with the cost of moving to Melbourne.

This scholarship is no longer offered.

Benefits

This scholarship provides a one-off allowance of $8000 paid in the first semester of enrolment.

Accommodation Close to Campus

The University provides an accommodation offer* for all commencing students who are new to Melbourne, subject to availability. University Accommodation provides quality housing with a focus on year-around events, academic and 24/7 wellbeing support, to help your transition to Melbourne life. Choose from modern apartment-style living to residential colleges with fully catered meals, all located close to the Parkville campus. Students are encouraged to apply early to secure their preferred room.

Learn more at University Accommodation.

*Terms and conditions apply

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 Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in a state or territory of Australia other than Victoria
Have applied for a University of Melbourne undergraduate course via VTAC for commencement in the year following completion of Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
Satisfy the prerequisites for a University of Melbourne undergraduate course and have achieved an ATAR of 99.00 – 99.85
Not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding Extension Program subjects completed as part of Year 12 studies)

Selection criteria

This scholarship was guaranteed to all eligible students.

Conditions

This scholarship is subject to the Coursework Scholarships Terms & Conditions and can be deferred to the following academic year. Also you cannot hold both a Melbourne National Merit Scholarship and a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship.

Study level:

Undergraduate

Student type:

Domestic students

Study stage type:

Future 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

Application

How to apply

If you have applied for admission to the University via VTAC, you will automatically be considered for the Melbourne National Merit Scholarship.

When will I know the outcome?

Offers are made in December following the release of ATAR results.

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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