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Postgraduate Access and Equity Scholarship

Murdoch aims to provide support and incentive for students from a background of hardship to continue their tertiary education at a postgraduate level.

Provider:
Murdoch University
No. of Scholarships:
1
Duration of Award:
See scholarship details
Level of study:
  • Postgraduate
Semester Availability:
  • Semester 1

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident with a Humanitarian Visa, or a Permanent Resident who has been in Australia continuously for the last 12 months
  • demonstrate that you are experiencing financial hardship
  • intend to enrol in an eligible postgraduate level course such as a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters by Coursework
  • not be enrolled in a Commonwealth HECS supported postgraduate course such as the Master of Teaching or Master of Applied Psychology in Clinical Psychology

If you are enrolled in a Higher Degree by Research please seek scholarship information from the Graduate Research office. 

How to Apply

Complete the online application form below and attach the required documents by the closing date. 

Required Documents

This scholarship requires you to provide the following documents: 

  • completed application form (see below links)
  • a statement of no more than two A4 pages addressing:
    • what are your living arrangements in terms of dependents and people who support you? 
    • what, if any, unusual circumstances of hardship have you experienced that have impacted on your ability to study? 
    • what are your personal and career goals? 
    • how will the scholarship assist you in achieving your personal and career goals? 
  • evidence of financial hardship (e.g. Centrelink Income Statement, ATO Notice of Assessment, Payslip)
  • evidence of personal hardship.

Application Form:

If you have a Murdoch login/Student ID:

  • Complete the online application form here and attach supporting documents within the form.

If you DO NOT have a Murdoch login/Student ID:

  • Complete the application form here
  • Send your supporting documentation to scholarships@murdoch.edu.au

Please save all files and name with your Surname, First Name Initial, and Date - Eg: ApplicationSmithJ25Aug24  StatementSmithJ25Aug24  ReferenceSmithJ25Aug24

Payment Method

Tuition fees are paid to your record after census date.

The payment of the tuition fees is subject to acceptance and ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions.