First In the Family Scholarships
University of Melbourne, The
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
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.
| Amount | $10,000 The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year for the normal duration of the degree (up to 3 years), as well as priority consideration for residency at Ormond College. |
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| Number per year | 6 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Duration | years |
| Student type | Australian |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| For Australian students | |
| For international students | |
| Level of study | Undergraduate / VET |
| Field of studys | Business and management |
