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University of Melbourne - New scholarships announced
The University of Melbourne has launched a significantly expanded scholarship and enrichment program, available to Indigenous Australian students and to students enrolling through Access Melbourne, our Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).
Introducing the Narrm Scholarship Program
Melbourne University is determined to welcome and nurture excellent students from all backgrounds to enjoy a Melbourne education and experience, and to thrive both in their studies and in their life beyond. In 2024, they will welcome their inaugural cohort of Narrm Scholars, who will benefit from a $6,500 living allowance and tailored enrichment program designed to build their sense of belonging and connection with others in their wider cohort for the duration of their studies.
Benefits:
Narrm Scholars will receive:
- A living allowance of $6,500 for up to four years of undergraduate study
- A tailored enrichment program to support their transition to university and build their sense of belonging, connection and success throughout their studies, including through work placement and professional development opportunities
- For eligible students coming from a regional or remote area of Australia, a $3,000 relocation allowance.
Narrm Scholarships will be awarded to all students in eligible guaranteed cohorts, while in 2024 they will offer approximately 200 additional Narrm Scholarships across other Access Melbourne categories.
Guaranteed Narrm Scholarships for Indigenous students and those from low socio-economic areas:
Narrm Scholarships are guaranteed to all Indigenous Australian students who confirm their eligibility with Murrup Barak and meet course entry requirements. In addition, scholarships will be guaranteed to all students from a low socioeconomic area (as indicated by information in their SEAS application). Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students automatically.
Guaranteed relocation allowances:
Narrm Scholars from a regional or remote area will receive a $3,000 relocation allowance, while a standalone Melbourne Relocation Scholarship of $1,500 will be paid to all other eligible students living in a regional or remote area who apply through Access Melbourne.
More scholarships in all Access Melbourne categories
Approximately 200 additional scholarships to eligible students across other SEAS categories, e.g. disability or medical condition, difficult personal circumstances or receiving Commonwealth income support (Centrelink), based on overall level of impact.
What does this mean for students who have applied to study in 2024?
Narrm Scholarships will be offered automatically to all Indigenous Australian students who confirm their eligibility with Murrup Barak, and all eligible students living in an identified low socioeconomic area as indicated to us through details provided in SEAS Category 1 (personal information and location) and through the Australian Bureau of Statistics Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA). Automatically consider all other students who have submitted SEAS applications for a Narrm Scholarship, based on overall level of disadvantage. Melbourne University will be writing to all eligible Indigenous Australian and Access Melbourne Year 12 applicants to advise them of the benefits they’ll be eligible for in early December.
Visit their website for full details of the Narrm Scholarship Program and eligibility requirements.
Beth Crossman
Pathways Coordinator