Scholarship details
2023 - Curtin Humanitarian Scholarship
Status: Closed
Applications open: 4/07/2022
Applications close: 25/11/2022
About this scholarship
The Curtin Humanitarian Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to support Curtin undergraduate and postgraduate students from a refugee-like background who are experiencing financial difficulty in meeting the costs of pursuing higher education.
The scholarship is in accordance with Curtin’s long-standing, formal commitment to Ethics and Social Justice.
- Future Students
- Centre for Aboriginal Studies
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
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Faculty of Science & Engineering
- Science courses
- Engineering courses
- Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate coursework
- Australian Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident
- New Zealand Citizen
- Permanent Humanitarian Visa
- International Student
- Merit Based
The Curtin Humanitarian Scholarship will provide the following support for the total expected duration of the degree (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):
- Total cost of student tuition fees (excluding the Student Services & Amenities Fees (SSAF)) and
- A cash stipend of $5,000 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipients discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.
Scholarship Details
- All undergraduate degrees
- Postgraduate degrees in masters by coursework only
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Curtin Humanitarian Scholarship:
- Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder, New Zealand citizen or an international student holding one of the following visas:
- Bridging Visa E holder in Australia
- Bridging Visa A holder in Australia
- Bridging Visa XA holder in Australia
- Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) Visa (subclass 449)
- Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) Visa (subclass 786)
- Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785)
- Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790)
- Currently reside within Australia
- Apply to an eligible degree at Curtin University
- Enrol into:
- An undergraduate degree at Curtin University in 2023 Semester 1 or
- A postgraduate [masters by coursework] degree at Curtin University in 2023 Semester 1 or Trimester 1
- Be from a refugee-like background, or the relative/dependant of such a person, who experienced forced migration and may have entered Australia in a number of ways including:
- Off-shore approved refugee or humanitarian entrant
- Onshore, community based Asylum Seeker or refugee
- Temporary Protection Visa holder, Safe Haven Enterprise Visa or Bridging Visa
- Family reunion
- Able to provide details of refugee background
- Financial hardship
Application process
Step 1: Access online application form
- Applications are to be submitted using the online application form. Access the form by clicking on the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
Step 2: Complete
- Complete the application form online
- Application form can be saved at any point of the process
- Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
- Tips on how to complete your application can be found under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website
Step 3: Submit
- Closing date is listed at the top of the page
- Incomplete applications will not be assessed
- Once submitted, application status will change to submitted
Step 4: Receipt
- Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your application has been submitted
Step 5: Assessment
- Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
- Receipt of an application to an eligible degree at Curtin University
- Responses to questions in application form
- Financial hardship and socioeconomic status
- Refugee status/background
Step 6: Outcome
- Outcome will be sent mid-December (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)
Step 7: Acceptance
- Receive an offer into a course for commencement in semester 1, 2023
- Successful applicants must return acceptance documents by the date listed in the Terms and Conditions
- Deferral of this scholarship is not permitted
Please note:
- Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need
- Scholarship is not transferable to another university
Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must meet all of the following:
- Maintain enrolment (minimum of 25 credits) each study period at Curtin University
- Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50
- Fail no more than one unit each study period
Enquiries
Scholarships Office
T: 1300 222 888
Frequently Asked questions: https://askcurtin.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/scholarship
Further Information
For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.
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