ACU Refugee Scholarship

Established in 2016, this scholarship supports students who are commencing undergraduate studies at ACU and; have recently exited an Australian high school; and who have come to Australia as an Unaccompanied Minor; or are on a Temporary Protection Visa seeking asylum; and are not eligible for Commonwealth supported places.

Scholarship type

• Equity

Value This scholarship will cover:

• The full cost of your tuition fees for the remainder of your course.
• The Student Services and Amenities Fees.
• Overseas student health cover (in the absence of access to Medicare).

Student type

• Future or Commencing Students

This scholarship is open to those who meet all of the following criteria:

• Citizenship: granted a Temporary Protection Visa, Bridging Visa A or E, Safe Haven Enterprise Visa, Temporary Humanitarian Stay visa (Subclass 449) and Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (Subclass 786).
• Have a connection with an ACU partner or community organisation who will act as your sponsor and can provide a written reference. *
• Course: any ACU undergraduate degree
• Campus: any
• Study load: full-time (exemptions can apply in special circumstances)
• Have received an offer to study at ACU as an international student in Semester 1 2023.

• The sponsor is expected to assist the student to find work or other funding to support themselves while at university. ACU will seek to work with this sponsor to support the student throughout their course.