Sisson Family Scholarship

This scholarship was established by a gift from Edith Sisson and Andrew Sisson and is offered to domestic students who reside and completed Year 12 at a Government school in the Mildura or Murray Plains Districts, are enrolling in the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science, and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.

Applications open

1 May 2023

Applications closed

30 Nov 2023

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

College fee remission
Bi-annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

up to $97,000

Applicable study areas

Medicine, dentistry, health and welfare; Sciences and mathematics

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 1 per year

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa
    • 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 via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or International Baccalaureate

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

    Selection criteria

    This scholarship is offered to eligible students who:

    • meet the Access Melbourne entry requirements for the the Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Science courses at the University of Melbourne
    • have the highest overall level of disadvantage score 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 & Conditions and can be deferred to the following academic year.

    In addition:

    • You 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
    • You 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
  • Application process

    To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

    1. Register your interest by submitting an application for Sisson Family Scholarship. Applications usually open in the first week of May.

    2. Apply for admission to the Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Science (including Graduate Degree packages) at the University of Melbourne via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

  • When will I know the outcome?

    Shortlisted and unsuccessful candidates will be notified in the first week of December. Final scholarship offer(s) will be made in December after the release of ATAR.

  • Variations of this award

    See Narrm Scholarship

What are the benefits?

  • a full accommodation allowance for a standard bedroom at Little Hall for three years. The allowance is directly paid to Little Hall.
  • a living allowance of $4,000 per year paid in half-yearly instalments for three years
  • one of travel allowance of $4,000 towards overseas study as part of your undergraduate degree

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.