The Curtin Humanitarian Fund Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to support Curtin undergraduate and postgraduate students from a refugee-like background who are experiencing financial difficulty in meeting the costs of pursuing higher education.
The fund is in accordance with Curtin’s long-standing, formal commitment to Ethics and Social Justice. Student type
Future Students
Faculty
Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Science courses
Engineering courses
Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)
Course type
Undergraduate
Postgraduate coursework
Citizenship
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
New Zealand Citizen
Permanent Humanitarian Visa
International Student
Scholarship base
Need Based
Value
The Curtin Humanitarian Fund Scholarship will provide a range of funds to support educational costs. The funding amount will be dependant on the circumstances of the individual recipient.
Eligible courses
All undergraduate degrees
Postgraduate degrees in masters by coursework only
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Curtin Humanitarian Fund Scholarship:
Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder, New Zealand citizen or an international student holding one of the following visas:
Bridging Visa E holder in Australia
Bridging Visa A holder in Australia
Bridging Visa XA holder in Australia
Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785)
Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790)
Currently reside within Australia
Receive a full offer* of admission and enrol into:
An undergraduate degree at Curtin University in 2022 Semester 1 or
A postgraduate [masters by coursework] degree at Curtin University in 2022 Semester 1 or Trimester 1
Be from a refugee-like background, or the relative/dependant of such a person, who experienced forced migration and may have entered Australia in a number of ways including:
Off-shore approved refugee or humanitarian entrant
Onshore, community based Asylum Seeker or refugee
Temporary Protection Visa holder, Safe Haven Enterprise Visa or Bridging Visa
Family reunion
Able to provide details of refugee background
Financial hardship
*Full offer of admission:
Applicants must have received a full offer of admission into their intended course by the time the scholarship is awarded after main round domestic course offers.
Application process
Step 1: Access online application form
Applications are to be submitted using the online application form. Access the form by clicking on the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
Step 2: Complete
Complete the application form online
Application form can be saved at any point of the process
Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
Tips on how to complete your application can be found under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website
Step 3: Submit
Closing date is listed at the top of the page
Incomplete applications will not be assessed
Once submitted, application status will change to submitted
Step 4: Receipt
Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your application has been submitted
Step 5: Assessment
Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
Receipt of an offer of a place into an eligible degree at Curtin University in 2022
Responses to questions in application form
Financial hardship and socioeconomic status
Refugee status / background
Step 6: Outcome
Outcome will be sent after main round domestic course offers (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)
Step 7: Acceptance
Successful applicants must return acceptance documents by the date listed in the Terms and Conditions
Deferral of this scholarship is not permitted
Please note:
Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need
Scholarship will commence from first semester of study
Scholarship is not transferable to another university
Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must meet all of the following:
Maintain enrolment (minimum of 25 credits) each study period at Curtin University
Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50
Fail no more than one unit each study period
Changes to Enrolment
If a recipient intends to change their enrolment, they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office (scholarships@curtin.edu.au) for approval BEFORE the change. The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect their scholarship.
Withdrawal or Terminated from units or course: A recipient who withdraws from their units or course of study, or has been terminated from their studies will become ineligible for the continuation of the scholarship, will not receive any further payments and will be required to repay to Curtin University the stipend awarded for that study period if applicable.
Enquiries
Scholarships Office
T: 1300 222 888
Frequently Asked questions: https://askcurtin.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/scholarship
Further Information
For advice on how to complete your application can be found under the ‘Application Advice’ tab on the scholarships website
For further information about holding more than one scholarship contact scholarships@curtin.edu.au
