CHIP Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the CHIP Foundation, and is awarded to undergraduate students under the age of 17 who are experiencing difficult circumstances.

What are the benefits?

A one-off allowance of $5,000.

This scholarship can be held concurrently with another scholarship.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
• have completed Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia
• not have been awarded results for subjects undertaken as part of a degree course at a tertiary institution in Australia
• have applied for a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
• meet the entry requirements for the University of Melbourne course nominated in your VTAC application.
• be 16 years or younger at the time of application

Selection criteria:

Eligible candidates are selected on the basis of the information provided in their VTAC SEAS application, their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and the specific purpose of each scholarship.