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
• 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.

• 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

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

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

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Frequently Asked questions: https://askcurtin.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/scholarship

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.