Melbourne Principals' Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to Victorian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate students in recognition of their academic achievement and contribution to their school or wider community.
Application type
No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Applicable study areas
All study areas
Number of scholarships awarded
Guaranteed to all eligible students
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
- be undertaking Victorian Certificate of Education or International Baccalaureate in Victoria
- be nominated by the Principal of your school as a student with an excellent academic record and a strong record of contribution to the school or wider community
- not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a Year 12 program)
Selection criteria
This scholarship is offered to all eligible students.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the following conditions:
- You must have applied for a University of Melbourne undergraduate course via VTAC for commencement in the year following completion of Victorian Certificate of Education or International Baccalaureate
- You must satisfy the course prerequisites and achieve the minimum ATAR for the University of Melbourne course preference in your application
- You must receive an offer and enrolled in an undergraduate course at the University of Melbourne
- You cannot hold both a Melbourne Principals' Scholarship and a Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship.
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Application process
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When will I know the outcome?
Successful candidates will be notified between September and November.
What are the benefits?
A one-off allowance of $5,000 paid in the first semester of enrolment.
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.