Peter Shergold Refugee Scholarship

Scholarship Type: Humanitarian - Refugee
Scholarship Group: B

Value

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

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 or continuing student. If a new student, the applicant must have received an offer to study.

Program/s:

• any Western Sydney University undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, or Foundation Studies, Diploma or Associate Degree at The College

Additional:

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

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.