Students applying for this scholarship need to provide two written references and evidence of Asylum Seeker status in support of their application.
Eligibility
- Refugee or Asylum seeker.
- Students undertaking on-campus undergraduate studies at Federation Univesity.
- Active and enrolled for full year post census date.
- Can be full-time or part-time.
Eligible VISA Types
- Bridging Visas A or E
- Temporary Protection Visa 785 (TPV)
- Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV)
- Granted Refugee visa
Applications are assessed on a first come first serve basis therefore applications may close anytime.
Scholarship Amount
1 scholarship available
Student will receive $7,000 to be paid as two instalments. $3500 after the first census date and $3500 after the second census date.
Conditions
- Active and enrolled for the full year post census date.
- Students who defer their offer or take a leave of absence will forfeit their award.
- Can be full-time or part-time.
- Awardees are required to attend the Foundation event at the scholarship-specified campus.
- Students are to maintain current contact details. If you cannot be contacted by mail, email or telephone in relation to this scholarship, your scholarship may be terminated.
Application process
Read the Selection and Administration Guidelines to check your eligibility.
- Once applications open you will need to complete the application form questions and provide the required written references.
- Please note all applications will require two written references. If you are unsure what to provide in a written reference, please refer to the example reference.
Reference letter
A reference letter is a written statement provided by a responsible person with knowledge of your circumstances. A responsible person is someone who satisfies each of the below:
- Is an Australian citizen or permanent resident who is 18 years of age or older
- and has known you for at least 12 months or for the entire duration of the circumstance(s), whichever is shorter
- and is not related to you by birth, marriage, de facto or same sex relationship
- and does not live with you or reside at your residence
- and is in a position to comment knowledgeably about your situation without having to be briefed by you about the circumstance(s).
Privacy Policy
Please read the Information Privacy Policy before entering your profile in Students Scholarships. Entering and submitting scholarship applications will constitute your consent to using your personal information as detailed in the Privacy Statement.
2023 Foundation - Asylum Seeker / Refugee Scholarship
Students applying for this scholarship need to provide two written references and evidence of Asylum Seeker status in support of their application.
Eligibility
- Refugee or Asylum seeker.
- Students undertaking on-campus undergraduate studies at Federation Univesity.
- Active and enrolled for full year post census date.
- Can be full-time or part-time.
Eligible VISA Types
- Bridging Visas A or E
- Temporary Protection Visa 785 (TPV)
- Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV)
- Granted Refugee visa
Applications are assessed on a first come first serve basis therefore applications may close anytime.
Scholarship Amount
1 scholarship available
Student will receive $7,000 to be paid as two instalments. $3500 after the first census date and $3500 after the second census date.
Conditions
- Active and enrolled for the full year post census date.
- Students who defer their offer or take a leave of absence will forfeit their award.
- Can be full-time or part-time.
- Awardees are required to attend the Foundation event at the scholarship-specified campus.
- Students are to maintain current contact details. If you cannot be contacted by mail, email or telephone in relation to this scholarship, your scholarship may be terminated.
Application process
Read the Selection and Administration Guidelines to check your eligibility.
- Once applications open you will need to complete the application form questions and provide the required written references.
- Please note all applications will require two written references. If you are unsure what to provide in a written reference, please refer to the example reference.
Reference letter
A reference letter is a written statement provided by a responsible person with knowledge of your circumstances. A responsible person is someone who satisfies each of the below:
- Is an Australian citizen or permanent resident who is 18 years of age or older
- and has known you for at least 12 months or for the entire duration of the circumstance(s), whichever is shorter
- and is not related to you by birth, marriage, de facto or same sex relationship
- and does not live with you or reside at your residence
- and is in a position to comment knowledgeably about your situation without having to be briefed by you about the circumstance(s).
Privacy Policy
Please read the Information Privacy Policy before entering your profile in Students Scholarships. Entering and submitting scholarship applications will constitute your consent to using your personal information as detailed in the Privacy Statement.