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Melbourne Access Scholarship

Award value: $5000 annually

Level of study: Undergraduate / VET

Nationality: Australian

Closing date: 1 May 2023

Melbourne Access Scholarships were established by the University of Melbourne and awarded to commencing undergraduate students who gained admission to the University while having experienced difficult circumstances that impacted on their Year 12 result. The University awards 170 scholarships per year, including 10 scholarships with a tuition fee exemption.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must: be Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents; have completed Year 12 or IB in Australia in the year prior to commencing their course at the University; not have been awarded results or subjects undertaken as part of a degree course at a tertiary institution in Australia; and have applied for Access Melbourne, the University's special entry access scheme, using the VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Applicants must provide evidence that they have a disadvantaged financial background; are from a rural area or under-represented school; are experiencing difficult circumstances; have a disability or medical condition; are from a non-English speaking background; or are an Indigenous Australian.