Commerce Opportunity Bursary

Available through the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Bursaries are available to Victorian residents who apply for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce to assist high achieving students who are in financial need, or are otherwise disadvantaged. Worth up to approximately $45,000, it encompasses a program to foster the academic and personal development of the recipients, through the ongoing support of the Commerce Opportunity Network.

What are the benefits?

The Commerce Opportunity Bursary provides $15,000 per annum for the duration of the course (up to three years).

Recipients of the scholarship will automatically be admitted into the Abernethy Scholars Program. This program provides unique opportunities such as guaranteed access to the Faculty’s Career Mentoring Program, invitations to a variety of leadership events hosted by the Faculty and an academic mentoring opportunity with Professor Margaret Abernethy, Sir Douglas Copland Chair of Commerce and former Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be an Australian citizen residing in Victoria
• have a strong academic ability
• be in financial need or otherwise disadvantaged
• apply to commence the Bachelor of Commerce through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
• submit an application for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) via VTAC
• meet the criteria to be eligible under the Access Melbourne Scheme

Selection criteria:

Selection is based on academic merit and the documented disadvantage associated with one or more of the seven equity categories.

Selection is made based on information provided by VTAC at the time of the selection. The Selection Committee will not have access to change of course preference information.