Fatma Yassine Equity Scholarship for Women

Scholarship Type:  Humanitarian - Refugee
Scholarship Group:  B

Value

• $7,500 per year for three years*
  _{*full-time, or part-time equivalent}

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

Enrolment:

• new or continuing student

Program/s:

• any undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Western Sydney University

Additional:

• be female
• demonstrate financial or other hardship as assessed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Mrs Fatma Yassine

Mrs Fatma Yassine is the Mother of eight, who came as a refugee from Lebanon in 1977. She successfully raised her children in this wonderful nation of Australia and is proud to contribute to the economic, cultural and social fabric.

Mrs Fatma Yassine raised eight children, who share some 30 degrees between them in Law, Medicine, Teaching and Business.

She is a strong believer in the transformational power and importance of tertiary education, particularly for women, those who are disadvantaged, less fortunate or come from difficult circumstances.

Application and Selection Process

Applications are to be submitted through the Universities Admissions Centre. Shortlisted applicants, as determined by the UAC Equity Ranking, may be required to make a written submission in support of their application.

Further information and how to apply can be found on our Humanitarian Scholarship page.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

• Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.
• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.