Scholarships

A scholarship is a payment made to students which can cover all or part of their tuition fees, and sometimes other expenses such as accommodation. Scholarships are not loans and do not have to be repaid.

Scholarships fall into two broad categories:

• Equity scholarships

  Equity scholarships are available to students with a low-income or other disadvantages.

  There are three main types of equity scholarships:

  • Centrelink start up and accommodation scholarships

    Your son or daughter will automatically receive the applicable Centrelink scholarship if they get Centrelink benefits.

  • Indigenous Commonwealth scholarships

    If your son or daughter is an Indigenous student they can apply for the Commonwealth scholarships through UAC.

  • University-funded equity scholarships

    University-funded scholarships are there to help students who can show financial hardship, however other circumstances may also be taken into account. For example, if you live in regional or rural Australia, if your son or daughter has a disability or ongoing medical condition or has English language difficulties, or is a sole carer.

• Merit scholarships

  Merit scholarships are available to students who show high achievement in academic study or sport.