Sanctuary Scholarship for People Seeking Asylum and Refugees with Temporary Protection

Supports students at risk

The Sanctuary Scholarship for People Seeking Asylum and Refugees with Temporary Protection has been established to support talented students who are asylum seekers or refugees on temporary visas with the opportunity to pursue tertiary education at UNSW. Students who are asylum seekers or refugees on temporary visas with a genuine interest and passion to undertake studies at UNSW are strongly encouraged to apply for this Scholarship.

Overview

University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

Kennington, New South Wales, Australia

Full-time

English

Medicine Related Studies, Medicine, Health/Healthcare, Law / Legal Studies, Politics, Philosophy, Performing Arts, Economics & Econometrics, Urban Planning, Education, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Art & Design, Software, Engineering – Mechatronics, Engineering - Mineral & Mining, Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical, Engineering - Electrical & Electronic, Engineering - Civil & Structural, Architecture, Engineering - Chemical, Computer Science, Engineering - Informatics

Detailed Information

Qualifications

This page and application process is for Asylum Seekers and Refugee students commencing their term of studies at UNSW. Be an asylum seeker or refugee currently holding** one of the following visas: Temporary Protection Visa (Subclass 785) Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (Subclass 790) Bridging Visa*** Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visa (Subclass 786) Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 449) To enable UNSW to verify that the applicant holds one of the specified visas, the applicant must include in their application a copy of their current passport, or the travel documentation used to enter Australia.

Procedure

Applicants must provide evidence supporting the above criteria in the online application. Please refer to the Scholarship Application Supporting Documents for a detailed list of examples. To support their application, applicants should submit a personal statement with their supporting documentation. The personal statement should outline the applicant's individual circumstances, highlighting any obstacles or challenges faced by the applicant in accessing education opportunities as an asylum seeker or refugee. Personal statements should not exceed 500 words in length and must be included in the supporting document file attached to the application. If you need any assistance in applying, please contact UNSW Scholarships. Please note that any unanswered application questions or claims without the required supporting documentation will not be assessed. Late applications / supporting documentation will not be accepted.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.