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

Refugee and Migrant Assistance Scholarships 2025

Status Application Dates Value
Open

Open: 1st December 2024

Close: Open until awarded

$1,000

 

Thanks to the generous support of Allianz Partners, we are offering support scholarships to Refugee and Migrant students enrolling or currently enrolled in a Melbourne Polytechnic course.

Audience Eligibility 

Refugee and Migrant students who have arrived within the last five (5) years and are enrolling or currently enrolled in a Melbourne Polytechnic course (short courses are not included). 

Scholarship Format / Structure

These scholarships have been designed to break down the barriers for students facing hardship that are enrolling into a new course or finishing a current course and entering the workforce.

The funding can be used for course fees, technology, tools of trade, uniforms or course equipment, as well as general financial support. The funding purpose is required to be outlined in the application.

Scholarship funding will be paid directly to the successful applicant to a nominated bank account

Number of Scholarships Available

7

Selection Criteria

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

You can find further tips for a strong scholarship application here.

Application Instructions

  1. Complete the online application form.
  2. Along with your application form you are required to provide proof of your migrant/refugee status with documentation (e.g. a Visa grant letter).
  3. Upload any other supporting documentation.
  4. Submit the scholarship application form and required documents to scholarships@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.

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.

It's really good that I got the scholarship because it assists my studies. I invested in a laptop and other school supplies that I needed. It's really good that I bought a laptop, especially [...] while we're more on remote learning.
Cheryl Holian
Allied Health Assistance Graduate
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