For many years the residential colleges have been a home away from home for University of Melbourne students. Each college has its own unique community spirit and offers a supportive environment that will help you to make lifelong friends, build lasting connections, and become part of a strong network.

With a long-held commitment to diversity and inclusion, residential colleges have a range of over $8.3M in scholarships, bursaries and financial assistance programs available to students from a range of backgrounds, experiences and areas of study. Please see table below for more details.

Graduate House is a residential college for postgraduate students and offers flexible stays, from one night, a semester or a few years depending on your needs. If you wish to apply for Graduate House, you can do so directly.

For all other colleges, you can apply through the application portal.

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Residential CollegeScholarship summary and types available Number of recipients
(per year)
Total value Availability for domestic and international students Availability for undergraduate or postgraduate students
Ormond CollegeAwards $1.4 million in scholarships every year, helping students overcome economic challenges to join our diverse and supportive college community. Approx. 80 Up to $36,000 Domestic and International Undergraduate and Postgraduate
International HouseOffers a range of scholarships available to new and existing students based on financial need, academic merit and selected disciplines.Approx 23Up to $14,000 Domestic and International Undergraduate
Wilam HallProvides generous fee-remission bursaries to students who are experiencing financial hardship, with approximately one third of reidents receiving some form of financial assistance from the College.Approx 20Up to $15,000

Domestic and International (limited)

Undergraduate and Postgraduate (limited)
Queen's CollegeProvides generous fee-remission scholarships based on various criteria including financial need, academic performance, and contribution to the College community. Scholarships aim to support a diverse community.Approx 100Up to $38,000Domestic and International Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Trinity CollegeProvided $3.1 million in scholarships to 197 students in 2024. Scholarships assists students who require financial assistance for campus living. Indigenous students and students from rural/regional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.Approx 200Up to $40,000 Domestic and International Undergraduate
University CollegeScholarships are available to commencing and continuing students. Allocations are based on means-tested assessment of financial need, with the majority of the program focused on regional and rural students. Applications open in August and only one application form is required to be considered for all scholarships.Approx 50Average of $7,000 Domestic Undergraduate
Newman CollegeIn 2024, $1.3 million was awarded in scholarships and bursaries to 200 students primarily studying at the University of Melbourne. 70% of undergraduate, and allgraduate students received financial assistance in the form of fee remission towards their College fees. The criteria includes academic merit, financial need, and particular circumstances of disadvantage

Approx 200

Up to $15,000 Domestic and International  Undergraduate and Postgraduate
St Mary's CollegeProvides scholarships and bursaries for first-year and returning students. There is no need to apply as all students are automatically considered for scholarships. Criteria includes financial need, academic merit, community contribution, home location and area of study.

Approx. 40

Up to $10,000 Domestic and international Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Janet Clarke HallOffers scholarships on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic merit, and community service. In 2024, two thirds of our students were awarded scholarships or bursaries, typically between $3,000 and $25,000, towards College fees Approx. 50 Up to $35,000Domestic and internationalUndergraduate and Postgraduate
St Hilda's CollegeScholarships range from $4000-$19,000 and are awarded to successful applicants on a range of criteria, especially around financial need, likely resident contributions to the College community, as well as leadership and academic achievement.

Approx. 100

Up to $19,000 Domestic Undergraduate 
Residential Colleges Narrm Scholars OfferFor students from a regional or remote area who have experienced educational barriers or difficult circumstances, and are staying  at one of our ten Residential CollegesUp to 50Up to $26,500DomesticUndergraduate