The Damien Dewildt Memorial Scholarship is open to domestic new/commencing students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies who are living on campus at FedLiving at Mt Helen. This scholarship will go towards their FedLiving accommodation costs.

Eligibility 

• Domestic student
• New/commencing student in 2025
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course (excluding research degrees)
• Studying at one of the following campuses: SMB, Camp Street or Mt Helen Campus
• Must be living on campus at FedLiving in Mt Helen in Ballarat
• Relocated from regional Victoria to study
• Evidence of FedLiving arrangement required

Scholarship Amount 

2 Scholarships available

The recipient will receive $5,000 in funding which will go towards their FedLiving accommodation costs. This is non-transferable.

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.

How to apply 

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 recommendation from someone who knows your situation well. This person: 

• should be at least 18 years old. 
• have known you for at least a year or for the entire time you were in the situation. 
• not be a close family member. 
• not live with you. 
• and be able to speak about your situation without needing you to explain it to them. 

Reference letters can be written by supervisors, co-workers, clients, teachers, or professors. 

If you're unsure about what to include in a reference letter, you can look at an example reference for guidance.

Information Privacy Procedure

Please read the Information Privacy Procedure before entering your profile in the Scholarships and Grants portal. Entering and submitting scholarship applications will constitute your consent to using your personal information as detailed in the Information Privacy Procedure.