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Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.
Personalised for INTERNATIONAL students.
International student means; you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Assistance Scholarships

Status Application Dates Value
Open

Open: 7th April 2022

Close: Open until awarded

$2,500

Thanks to the generous support of Allianz Partners, we are offering support scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students currently enrolling or enrolled in a Melbourne Polytechnic course in 2022 or 2023.

Audience Eligibility

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, currently enrolled or enrolling in a Melbourne Polytechnic course in 2022 or 2023.

Scholarship Format / Structure

Scholarships will be overseen by Melbourne Polytechnic Koorie Services Centre and supported by the marketing scholarships function.

Structure:

• Recipients will receive a payment of $1,500 upon meeting the criteria outlined above and commencement of classes.
• A second payment of $1,000 will be made after a 3-month review or upon completion of the course (whichever occurs first).

Number of Scholarships Available

4

Selection Criteria

Selection will be made by a panel and assessed on background and personal circumstances and requirement for financial assistance.

What specifically do you require financial assistance with? Eg, tuition, materials, tools of trade, uniforms, exam fees, technology etc. Please provide details in the application or documentation.

Application Instructions

  1. Complete the application form
  2. Upload any supporting documentation including enrolment status
  3. Submit online

Contact scholarships@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au for more information.

Sponsor

Allianz Partners

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Our passion for assistance is personal. Our founder experienced first-hand the effort required to bring his injured son safely home from overseas, and was motivated to help others in need. Because home isn't just a place, it's a feeling of belonging and security. We're dedicated to making sure safety and comfort is always within your reach.

The upfront costs to buy the setup kit appeared to be a major hurdle but on the advice of his caseworker, Julian applied for and won a $500 equipment and materials scholarship.
Julian Eskander
Barbering Graduate
Student Testimonial portrait - Eskander Julian