*University of Melbourne Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarships – * University of Melbourne

Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarships were established by the University of Melbourne with the aim of assisting refugees and asylum seekers with the cost of tertiary education.

Benefits

• Full fee remission and an annual allowance.
• The amount of the allowance will be determined by the selection committee, according to the level of assistance needed, up to a maximum of $10,000 per annum.

Number

• At least two new scholarships are available in 2008.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be in receipt of an Australian Bridging visa or Temporary Protection visa, and be a new or currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate coursework student in 2008.

Selection

• Scholarships will be awarded by the Undergraduate and Graduate Coursework Scholarships Sub-Committee based on financial need and academic merit.

Application

In order to be considered for the award of a Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarship, applicants must:

• submit an application for their preferred course(s). Course applications may be subject to different closing dates. For further details please contact International Admissions: Telephone: +61 3 8344 4505
• submit an application for the Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarship (PDF : 50KB) by 5:00 pm Friday 1 February 2008.
• For more information, please contact the Manager, Undergraduate and Graduate Coursework Scholarships: Telephone +61 3 8344 4677.

Offers

• Succesful applicants will be notified of the scholarship offer by mail.

Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarships