Vice-Chancellor’s Social Champion Scholarship, University of Canberra

The Vice-Chancellor’s Social Champion Scholarship is for international students who plan to start at the University of Canberra in semester 1 2023. It is aimed at students who share the university’s core values and can show a commitment to social engagement, sustainability and reducing inequalities.

• Host: University of Canberra, Australia
• Level: Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
• Awards: Three scholarships
• Value: Up to $50,000 per year, covering tuition, accommodation, a $10,000 AUD yearly allowance and other expenses in the first year
• Deadline: 9 October 2022
• Start: Semester 1, 2023
• Target group: Students from Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa and South Asia

University of Canberra

Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in any subject.

Three scholarships are available.

The scholarship is aimed at students living in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa and South Asia. It is for those who do not have the resources to finance international study and who do not have access to other significant scholarships, such as Australia Awards.

The scholarship provides up to $50,000 per year. This covers all tuition fees for the duration of the course, on-campus accommodation, a $10,000 AUD yearly financial allowance, and other miscellaneous expenses in the first year.

You can 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 met the program’s academic requirement with a minimum of 80% average (or equivalent).
• hold any form of offer letter from the University of Canberra, including a conditional or provisional offer.
• are applying to study on an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
• are a new commencing student.
• are the primary visa applicant. Dependants are not eligible for the scholarship and cannot accompany the primary visa applicant.

Applications are currently closed.

To apply, complete the VC’s Social Champion Scholarship online application form. The deadline is 9 October 2022.

Check the official website (link below) for detailed information on how to apply.

This scholarship suits international students from Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa or South Asia who are offshore at the time of application and have a strong academic record (at least an 80% average or equivalent). It is designed for students who lack the funds for international study and do not hold other major scholarships.

You should also be a new commencing student who has an offer (even a conditional or provisional one) for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Canberra, and who will apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500) as the primary applicant.

• Who can apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s Social Champion Scholarship? International students from Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa and South Asia who are offshore, have an offer for a coursework degree at the University of Canberra, meet the 80% average requirement, and are applying for a subclass 500 visa as the primary applicant.
• What does the scholarship cover? Up to $50,000 per year, covering all tuition fees for the course duration, on-campus accommodation, a $10,000 AUD yearly allowance, and other miscellaneous expenses in the first year.
• How many scholarships are awarded? Three scholarships are available.
• What is the deadline? The deadline is 9 October 2022. Applications are currently closed.
• Can dependants come with me? No. Dependants are not eligible for the scholarship and cannot accompany the primary visa applicant.
• How do I apply? Complete the VC’s Social Champion Scholarship online application form. Full details are on the official website.

• Read the official scholarship guidelines carefully before you start your application.
• Prepare your documents early, including your offer letter and academic transcripts.
• Check the English language requirements for your course and make sure you meet them.
• Submit your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems.
• Make sure you meet all eligibility criteria before applying.