Excelling students can now apply for the Tertiary Scholarship Fund, a non-discriminatory scholarship that rewards local and international students who make a positive contribution towards their local community and demonstrate a commitment towards academic excellence.
Applying students with an aptitude for study and community engagement can be awarded with one of five cash scholarships, worth a total of $13,000, Scholarship recipients can use this cash to further fund their studies and life pursuits. Available scholarships include:
- Excellence Award (with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place award)
- Community Award
- Overseas Students’ Award
To qualify for the Tertiary Scholarship Fund, applying students need to meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be in their second year or above at an accredited tertiary institution in Victoria
- Applicants must be enrolled for full-time study
- Applicants must score an average of at least 70 points for four subjects over two semesters
- Post-graduate candidates by research can submit a transcript of their final year undergraduate degree results
Shortlisted candidates will receive a personal interview if their application is successful and will be judged by a panel which includes:
- Guosheng Yang Che, RMIT University
- Emeritus Professor Kwong Lee Dow, University of Melbourne
- Professor Helena Parkington, Monash University
- Professor Kathy Laster, Victoria University
- Dr Bob Gao
Applications close Friday, August 24 at midnight. More information on the 2018 Tertiary Scholarship Fund, including how to apply, can be found at its official website.