UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarship

Supports students at risk

Supporting asylum seeking undergraduate and postgraduate students in financial need with tuition fees and tertiary education costs. Accessing higher education is critical for many people seeking asylum as a means to living a meaningful life and most continue to face barriers in doing so. The UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarship aims to support those people seeking asylum in Australia by assisting with the costs of tuition in addition to study support payments, coupled with other supportive measures offered by UniSC. Please be aware that by enrolling at University (full-time or part-time), you may lose any government income support you currently receive (depending on your Australian visa type)

Overview

University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Part-time, Full-time

English

Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical, Engineering - Electrical & Electronic, Engineering - Civil & Structural, Software, Computer Science, Sports-related Subjects, Medicine Related Studies, Nursing & Midwifery, Criminology, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Business & Management Studies, Law / Legal Studies, Education, Art & Design

Detailed Information

Qualifications

a commencing undergraduate or postgraduate student undertaking study at UniSC; must be a holder of one of the following Australian visas: Bridging Visa E (subclass 050); Bridging Visa A (subclass 010); Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785); Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790); Temporary Humanitarian Stay Visa (subclass 449); Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visa (subclass 786); financial need; other equity considerations and circumstances; personal statement.

Procedure

HOW TO APPLY: Lodge your UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarship before the application closing date with all the required supporting documentation. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: Please ensure your application includes evidence of your Australian visa, educational qualifications, Centrelink statement and/or payslips, and a written statement of support. To be considered for this scholarship you must apply to study at UniSC. This link will assist you in starting this process and if you require any assistance in completing the admission form, please contact the International Office at UniSC.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.

UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarship

Overview

Detailed Information

Application Requirements