Scholarships

University (Australia)

Why should I be interested in scholarships?

Definition:

Scholarship

noun

A grant or payment made to support a student’s education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.

Scholarships allow you to focus on your studies and the experience of tertiary (or other) education without the hassle or worry of paying off your study debt which could range from $20,000 to $45,000 (Canstarblue 2022).

There is a range of scholarships offered to domestic and international students for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Domestic students may apply for:

Academic Scholarships
Indigenous Scholarship
Sports Scholarships

International students may apply for:

Academic Scholarships

Universities and higher education providers have their own scholarships too. Contact your provider to find out what is available to you.

Scholarship by University

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Scholarship Finder: https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/fees-and-scholarships/find-a-scholarship

Australian National University (ANU)

Scholarship Finder: https://www.anu.edu.au/study/scholarships/find-a-scholarship
Tuckwell Scholarship: https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/

Bond University

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Vice Chancellor's Elite Scholarship (100%) Predicted minimum ATAR 95.00 or IB 38 plus demonstrated extracurricular involvement
Excellence Scholarship (50%) Predicted minimum ATAR 92.00 or IB 34 plus demonstrated extracurricular involvement
Leadership Scholarship (25%) Predicted minimum ATAR 84.00 or IB 30 plus outstanding extracurricular involvement
Mooting Scholarship (50%) Predicted minimum ATAR 92.00 or IB 34, participation in Bond Mooting Competition plus demonstrated extracurricular involvement

SPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS

ADCO Scholarship (100%) Outstanding involvement and achievements in chosen sport plus strong leadership capabilities
AFL Scholarship (100%) Competing at elite level plus strong leadership skills and community involvement
Rugby Scholarship (100%) Competing at elite level plus strong leadership skills and community involvement
Swimming Scholarship (100%) Competing at elite level plus strong leadership skills and community involvement

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

BUFTA Scholarship (100%) Submission of a short film to the Bond University Film & Television Awards – Applications close Thursday 15 September
CoLab Industry Scholarship (25%) Applied to study one of the Transformation degrees plus demonstrated curiosity, creativity and commitment
Indigenous Scholarship (50%) Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with demonstrated academic achievement and extracurricular involvement
Transformer Scholarship (50%) Strong leadership skills, extracurricular involvement and demonstrated potential to affect change

University of Newcastle

The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program will prepare you to turn your dreams and ideas into reality, providing up to $75,000 in financial support throughout your undergraduate degree, along with a world-class leadership program that will help you to unlock your potential. The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To give yourself the best shot at receiving a scholarship, please visit the Application Help Page and attend Ma & Morley Application Help Workshops.

Scholarships by Area

Community Service based

Sports Scholarships

AIS Elite Athlete Scholarships: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/elite-athlete-university-scholarships

UNSW Elite Athlete: https://www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/id/951

University of Sydney: https://susf.com.au/scholarships/

UTS Ross Milbourne Elite Athlete: https://www.uts.edu.au/scholarship/ross-milbourne-elite-athlete-scholarship

UTS Elite Athlete: https://www.uts.edu.au/scholarship/elite-athlete-program

Academic Scholarships

Hansen Scholarship Program - for the University of Melbourne. Worth up to $108,000 with free accomodation.

Course based

Ramsay Scholarship - ACU scholarship supports commencing students enrolling full-time in a Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) degree

Canstar Future in Finance initiative to help students studying at Australian universities or TAFEs get a head start for their future careers, with a $5,000 prize, plus career coaching^ that money can’t buy.

Veterans and their families

Gallipoli Scholarship To provide more opportunities for eligible descendants of veterans, the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund is establishing additional Bursaries with Ex-Service and not-for-profit organisations, RSL Clubs and Sub-Branches, Australian Government entities, Corporates, Foundations and individual donors.

UNSW Veterans Scholarship The Scholarship has been established to support former and transitioning Australian Defence Force Personnel or their dependents, who are experiencing disadvantage to commence studies in any UNSW undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree program.

Australian Veterans' Childrens Assistance Trust (AVCAT) AVCAT scholarships include Long Tan Bursaries and sponsored scholarships. Sponsored scholarships are for the children and grandchildren of ex-serving veterans. Long Tan Bursaries are for the children and grandchildren of Vietnam Veterans and are available in each state and territory. The Long Tan Bursary is funded by the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

ACU Veterans Scholarships There are several scholarships and grants available to you as a student veteran. These scholarships can assist you from your first year through to opportunities to study abroad.