Hansen Scholarship – The University of Melbourne, Australia

Applicants are invited to Apply for Fully funded Hansen Scholarship at the University Of Melbourne, Australia.

The Hansen Scholarship is a flagship scholarship program at The University of Melbourne. From now onward, the Hansen Scholarship will be awarded to talented undergraduate students whose financial circumstances present a challenge to accessing the first-class education. Recipients will be awarded accommodation, an allowance, and financial and personal support.

Hansen Scholarship Details

Host Country: Australia

Host Institution: The University of Melbourne

Study Level: Undergraduate

Award Type: Fully Funded

Scholarship Benefits

Successful Students will be given the following benefits:

a standard room for 48 weeks each year, at no charge, for the standard full-time, three-year undergraduate degree at Little Hall residence in Lincoln Square South;
an allowance of $4000 per year for general living expenses for the standard full-time duration of the undergraduate degree;
full fee remission for holders of an Australian Humanitarian visa
a one-time grant of up to $4000 to support an approved activity for the Scholar’s development such as an international exchange, an international subject, an internship or similar role;
access to a mentoring program, pastoral care, and development programs available to all students at Little Hall as well as a tailored program of mentoring and support exclusively for Hansen Scholars;
priority access to graduate accommodation at Little Hall should the Hansen Scholar wish to pursue graduate studies at Melbourne after completing their undergraduate degree; and
next steps funding after completion of the scholar’s undergraduate degree (competitive process to apply for up to $10,000 for a short-term activity or up to $20,000 for further study).

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia; or
have applied for or be the holder of an Australian temporary protection visa, and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia; or
be an Australian citizen and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate outside Australia.
be aged between 16 and 20 years of age in the year of application
achieve the minimum required Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 90 (or the IB equivalent)
experience financial circumstances that present a challenge to attending The University of Melbourne. (e.g. you or your family receive Centrelink benefits)

Selection criteria

Track record of academic excellence and a commitment to academic success in university studies
Demonstrated ability to achieve success in the face of adversity and overcome obstacles
Demonstrated ability to apply skills and strengths towards activities which benefit others
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and lead those around you
Likelihood of thriving as a Hansen Scholar and actively contributing to the Hansen Scholarship Program

Applicants will undergo a preliminary screening stage which may involve written materials, references, video or other creative products, and such other methods to produce a short-list of suitable applicants. The final selection process will involve face-to-face interviews with short-listed candidates.

Conditions

You must have received an offer from The University of Melbourne for the commencement of your undergraduate course in the year following completion of Australian Year 12 or IB
You must have achieved a minimum ATAR of 90.00
You must not have previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a Year 12 program) before commencing at The University of Melbourne
The scholarship can be deferred to the following year if there are compassionate or compelling circumstances that prevent the student from commencing their course in the year for which the scholarship was offered.

You must maintain satisfactory academic progress by achieving a minimum average result of 60 in each semester of enrolment.
You must reside at Little Hall for the duration of the undergraduate degree, and commit to participation in a program of scholarship and enrichment activities as determined by the scholar and the Director of the Hansen Scholarship.

How to Apply Hansen Scholarship?

STEP 1

Completed application forms are due by 9 March. When an application form is submitted, the nominated Year 12 Coordinator will receive an email containing questions to complete their referee report, due on 23 March. All applicants will be notified of results by May.

STEP 2

Applicants invited to the next stage will be invited to a video interview. All videos interviews have to be submitted by 24 May.

STEP 3

Finalists will be invited to Melbourne in July for the interview weekend with the selection panel. Application results will be announced in August. Final offers will be dependent on achieving a 90+ Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score and acceptance into the course of choice at The University of Melbourne.

STEP 4

Results of the applications will be released in August. Final offers will be dependent on ATAR achieved and acceptance into the course of choice at the University of Melbourne.

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