St Hilda's College Humanitas Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to undergraduate students who have experienced barriers related to having a refugee background, and are enrolled or intending to study at the University of Melbourne. This scholarship is valued at 100% of college fees per year (maximum three years) or if fees are awarded to two students it is for 50% of fees. Applicants are required to have nominated St Hilda's College as their college of first preference at the time of application. A written application is required.

Applications open

19 Jun 2020

Applications closed

25 Nov 2020

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

College fee remission
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

100% fee remission and up to $33,333

Applicable study areas

All study areas

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

    • Applicant is deemed a refugee as defined by the UNHCR 1951 Refugee Convention. ( a student is deemed a refugee if they have been forced to flee his or her country because of persecution, war or violence.  A refugee has a well-grounded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group.  Most likely, they cannot return home or are afraid to do so(UNHCR))
    • be a resident at St Hilda's College

    Selection criteria

    Open to New students enrolled to study an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne; Made a written application that demonstrates their suitability for the scholarship using the nominated St Hilda's College scholarship and financial needs application form; undertaken an interview with the Principal of St Hilda's College; Received an offer, or are intending to study at the University of Melbourne for an undergraduate degree; are deemed a refugee as defined by the UNHCR 1951 Refugee Convention.

  • Application process

    A written application is required.

  • When will I know the outcome?

    Scholarships will be awarded by the Principal of the College.

What are the benefits?

Accommodation at College - This scholarship is valued at 100% of college fees per year (maximum three years) or if fees are awarded to two students it is for 50% of fees.

Provided the College is satisfied with the performance of the candidate, the award is ongoing.

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