Vice-Chancellor’s Social Champion Scholarship, Australia

Three scholarships will be offered to international students intending to commence at UC in semester 1 2023, who exhibit the University of Canberra’s core values and demonstrate a commitment to social engagement, sustainability and reducing inequalities.

We particularly encourage applications from students who:

• live in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa and South Asia.
• do not otherwise have the resources to finance international study.
• do not have access to other significant scholarships (example: Australia Awards).

Scholarship benefits

Up to $50,000 per year, covering:

• all of your tuition fees for the course duration
• on-campus accommodation
• $10,000 AUD yearly financial allowance
• other miscellaneous expenses in the first year

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you:

• are located offshore at the time of application.
• have applied for but not yet commenced an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Canberra.
• have satisfied the program academic requirement with a minimum of 80% average (or equivalent).
• hold any form of offer letter (including conditional or provisional offer) issued by the University of Canberra.
• are applying to study on an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
• are a new commencing student.
• the primary visa applicant. Dependants will not be eligible for the scholarship, or able to accompany the primary visa applicant.

Selection criteria

Applicants will need to submit a written statement that demonstrates the following:

• Financial need
• Demonstrated values and experience in the following areas:
  • Potential to evolve as a leader in ways that embrace and advance the principles of social and economic equity, and their practice.
  • Making a positive difference to the community by doing things differently, innovating, and inspiring others.
  • Curiosity and a desire to learn from, collaborate and engage with perspectives from a range of cultural contexts.

Website link:  https://www.canberra.edu.au/campaign/vice-chancellors-social-champion-scholarship

See also

UNIL Master’s grants

International Scholars Program awards, Canada

Chevening Scholarships For International Students

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships

International Fellowships