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First In the Family Scholarships

Award value: $10000 annually

Level of study: Undergraduate / VET

Nationality: Australian

The First in the Family Scholarships are awarded to Bachelor of Commerce students who will be the first in their family to attend to university and who have experienced disadvantage. First in the Family Scholarship recipients will automatically be admitted into the Abernethy Scholars Program. This program provides an academic mentoring opportunity with Professor Margaret Abernethy, Sir Douglas Copland Chair of Commerce and former Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must: be Australian citizens or permanent residents; be the first in their family to attend university and be able to complete a Statutory Declaration indicating that no members of their immediate family have been awarded a qualification from a university; not have a previous university qualification; meet the criteria and be eligible for the Access Melbourne Scheme; and agree to participate in publicity and events to acknowledge and thank donors to the First in the Family Fund.