The College Refugee Scholarship

Scholarship Type:  Humanitarian - Refugee
Scholarship Group:  A

The Refugee Scholarship provides assistance to refugees in gaining English Language entry requirements to commence study in The College programs or Western Sydney University in keeping with The College's social responsibility values.

Value

  • English classes valued at up to $12,000

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

  • hold one of the Permanent Humanitarian visas listed under the Refugee Scholarships section on the Humanitarian Visa Classes page.

Enrolment:

  • new student

Program/s:

  • The College English Language Program (EAP)

Additional:

  • be able to supply evidence that you satisfy the academic requirements for study at Western Sydney University
  • have a clear study pathway plan to Western Sydney University
  • be able to attend English classes at Sydney Olympic Park on a full-time basis
  • must have completed CSWE 3/4 level of English or have an IELTS 4.5 level of English or equivalent in The College test
  • submit a written personal statement - in approximately 200 words, applicants should describe their past education and work experience, their future plans and their reasons for wanting to study at Western Sydney University
  • be able to attend an interview with the scholarship Selection Committee

Applications and Selection Process

Applications for The College Refugee Scholarship can be submitted here

Selection of this scholarship will be determined on the basis of the personal statement and fulfilment of the equity requirements of the scholarship.

Further information can be found on our Humanitarian Scholarship page.