University of Queensland – Aspire Scholarships

Available to: Future Student

Level of study: UQ College, Undergraduate

Year of study: 1st year

Citizenship: Australian citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and NZ citizens

The purpose of the Scholarship scheme is to provide assistance with transition to tertiary study to students who have experienced financial hardship and are commencing a relevant program at The University of Queensland.

Award value: $4,500

Duration: 1 year

Applications open: 20 December 2018

Applications close: 3 February 2019

Funded by the many thousands of gifts to the Scholarship Endowment Fund and the Aspire Scholarship Fund this scholarship will grow to help increasing numbers of students during their university studies.

Award benefits: Money

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University of Melbourne – William Buckland Foundation Residential Scholarship

This scholarship, worth over $40,000, supports rural students commencing a Bachelor of Agriculture. It is awarded by the William Buckland Foundation in conjunction with the University Colleges. Scholarship recipients will receive annual College fee remission or support towards accommodation costs for up to 3 years.

Applications open: 1 Dec 2018

Applications close: 1 Feb 2019

Application type: Application required

Citizenship requirements: Australian / domestic student

Total value: at least $40,000

Applicable study areas: Agriculture, animal studies, food science and veterinary science

Number of scholarships awarded: 3

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Total value over $40,000. Scholarship recipients will receive annual College fee remission or support towards accommodation costs for up to 3 years.

The total value of the scholarship is dependent on the college the student accepts an offer for.

 

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Melbourne University – Melbourne National Merit Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to talented students from states and territories of Australia other than Victoria to assist with the cost of moving to Melbourne.

Application type: No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.

Benefit type: Single payment

Citizenship requirements: Australian / domestic student

Total value: up to $8,000

Applicable study areas: All study areas

Number of scholarships awarded: Guaranteed to all eligible students

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

A one-off allowance of $8,000 paid in the first semester of enrolment.

Accommodation Close to Campus

If you live in rural or regional Victoria or outside Victoria, then you are eligible for priority placement in the Melbourne Accommodation Program. To support your transition to Melbourne, the University can accommodate you in one of our residential halls or partner-provided facilities close to the Parkville Campus. The offer does not include the cost of the accommodation. Places are limited so apply early to avoid disappointment.

To register and for more details, refer to the Melbourne Accommodation Program website.

 

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University of Melbourne – Melbourne Mobility Excellence Awards

A range of awards to support students undertaking overseas study.

Applications open: 1 Jan 2019

Applications close: 31 May 2019

Application type: Application required

Benefit type: Single payment

Citizenship requirements: Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value: $2,500 – $4,000

Applicable study areas: All study areas

Number of scholarships awarded: Approximately 5

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

The Alan Gilbert Mobility Scholarship provides a single payment of up to $4,000.

The Wayne and Marion Patten Mobility Scholarship provides a single payment of $2,500.

 

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University of Melbourne – Coursework Access Scholarships

The Coursework Access Scholarships are available to students who have experienced or are experiencing compassionate or compelling circumstances and have applied for or are enrolled in a coursework degree course at the University of Melbourne.

Applications open 1 Nov 2018

Applications close 31 Jan 2019

Benefit type: Bi-annual payment

Citizenship requirements: Australian / domestic student

Total value: $5,000 – $20,000

Applicable study areas: All study areas

Number of scholarships awarded: Approximately 8

 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Ranging from one off payments of $5,000 to up to $20,000 per year (pro-rata) for up to 3 years.

 

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