Student Grants
Over 150 bursaries established by various generous bequests and donations to assist students in financial need.
Applications open
1 Jan 2024
Last day for applications
10 Mar 2024
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Last day for applications
This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.
Application type
Application required
How to apply
Benefit type
Single payment
Full benefit details
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
International student
Total value
$200 - $10,000
Applicable study areas
All study areas
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 250
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"My scholarships have helped me by providing all the essentials for my studies such as books and bus fares."
- AJ Saiful Hilmi
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be enrolled at the University of Melbourne
- have an academic status of Good Standing
- provide evidence of financial need
Selection criteria
Eligible students are selected on the basis of financial need.
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Application process
Applications are accepted in two rounds:
- Round 1: Opens 1 January - closes 10 March
- Round 2: Opens 1 May- closes on 4 August
Submit an online Student Financial Assessment form in the relevant round by the closing date.
The application form will only be available to access when the round is open.
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When will I know the outcome?
Successful applicants for Round 1 will be notified of the outcome of their application via email in early April, and Round 2 outcomes will be communicated in late August.
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Variations of this award
Eligible students are considered for the following grants:
Donald Munro Armstrong Bursary
Ernest and Letitia Wears Scholarship
Eugenie La Gerche Scholarship
Georgiana Elizabeth Moore Hesketh Scholarship
Graduate Grant
Guy Bradshaw Scholarship
Indigenous Accommodation Bursary
Investec Australia Limited Bursary
Jean and Alan Mackenzie Bursary
John and Betty McCreery Scholarship
John and Olga Lawless Ziegler Scholarship
John Baird Bursary
Mary Gilmore Bursary
Maud Isabella Aird Scholarship
Melbourne Campus Fair Jewish Women's Scholarship
No. 1 Rest Home Voluntary Aid Bursary
Oscar Steinberg Bursary
S.A.F. Pond - Melbourne University Regiment Scholarship
St. Vincent De Paul Grant
Samuel Leon Bursary in Medicine
Sheridan Family Student Assistance Grant
What are the benefits?
A single payment varying from approximately $200 to $10,000.
Students in need of immediate financial assistance should contact University Financial Aid team for advice, loans and grants.
For complete listings of faculty-specific scholarships, please see individual faculty websites.
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.