Student Grants
Over 150 bursaries established by various generous bequests and donations to assist students in financial need.
Applications open
1 Jun 2021
Last day for applications
1 Aug 2021
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
International student
Total value
$1,000 – $10,000
Applicable study areas
All study areas
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 250
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:
be enrolled at the University of Melbourne
provide evidence of financial need
Selection criteria
Eligible students are selected on the basis of financial need.
Application processSubmit an online Student Financial Assessment form by the closing date. The application form will only be available to access when the round is open.Applications are accepted in two rounds:
Round 1 closes 7 March
Round 2 closes on 1 August
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.
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.
