Western Sydney University Refugee Scholarship

Scholarship Type: Humanitarian - Refugee
Scholarship Group: B

Value

• $7,500 per year for the duration of the degree* _{*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

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).

Western Sydney University

The Western Sydney University Refugee Scholarship was established to provide ongoing support to talented and hardworking students from a refugee or asylum seeker background.

Recipients of Refugee Scholarships embody the spirit of Western Sydney University, overcoming adversity and sometimes harrowing circumstances to access opportunities for themselves and their families through education. Refugee Scholarships are funded through the generous donations of staff, students, alumni and friends of the University.

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.