Sisson Family Scholarship

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa
• Have completed Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia
• Be residing and undertaking Year 12 at a Government school in the Mildura and Murray Plains Districts in Victoria
• Not have completed subjects undertaken as part of a tertiary course (excludes extension program subjects)
• Intend to apply for the Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne undergraduate degree via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) Category 1 Personal Information and Location and other categories (if applicable) for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
• Meet the Access Melbourne entry requirements for the University of Melbourne course nominated in your VTAC application

Use the Victorian Electoral Commission - Find your electorate to find out in which district you are living.

Selection criteria

This scholarship is awarded to eligible students who have the highest overall level of disadvantage based on the information provided in their VTAC SEAS application.

Conditions

This scholarship is subject to the Coursework Scholarships Terms & Conditions and can be deferred to the following academic year.

In addition:

• Students must reside at Little Hall for the duration of the undergraduate degree unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances that prevent you from residing at Little Hall
• Students must agree to give permission for the University to provide their name and course details to the donor of their scholarship and to provide a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested