Scholarships and prizes that recognise your talents, achievements and potential
Wherever you've come from and whatever your ambitions are, our scholarship programs are designed to provide you with the opportunities and support you need to thrive at university.
More than 1,200 scholarships and prizes are on offer for new and current students. There are scholarships, prizes and awards for academic achievements, overseas studies and leadership opportunities, as well as bursaries to ease financial pressures so you can focus on your studies and get the most out of your time at Melbourne.
Explore below some of the domestic scholarships available to find what could be right for you.
Flagship University scholarships
Recognising academic excellence, resilience, and diverse circumstances, these three programs offer some of our most comprehensive support for undergraduate students.
Narrm Scholarship Program
Hansen Scholarship Program
Equity based scholarships
When you submit an equity scheme and scholarship application in VTAC alongside your course preferences, you’ll automatically be considered for a range of equity based scholarships that provide financial support while you study.
Browse equity based scholarshipsScholarships for Indigenous students
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have access to a range of programs designed to help you achieve your best at Melbourne.
You'll also have access to bursaries and grants for study and living costs, plus mentoring, cultural and academic support, through Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development.
Accommodation scholarships
Within walking distance of our Parkville campus, University Accommodation provides year-round social, academic, wellbeing and sporting activities and a team of professional staff at each site to ease your transition into university life.
There are a wide range of scholarship options available to students to support their stay in University Accommodation.
Sport scholarships
As an elite student athlete, you can pursue your sport and your studies side by side, with sport scholarships offered through our Elite Athlete Program.
The program also offers an elite athlete entry scheme and flexible assistance for recognised elite athletes whose sporting activities may clash with their studies.
Meet scholarship students
Meet Basit (Narrm Scholar)
Meet Christine (Hansen Scholar)
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common question about scholarships. For a more comprehensive list of frequently asked questions, visit: Scholarships FAQs
In general, you cannot hold two or more scholarships with similar values or purposes. Refer to your scholarship offer and conditions to see if it can be held with other scholarships, or if there are any limits on holding multiple scholarships or bursaries.
If you are eligible for more than one scholarship, you will be offered or can receive the most beneficial one.
Some scholarships have dedicated application forms with opening and closing dates, however most scholarships do not require an application. You will be automatically considered when you submit a course application or in the case of a prize, when you have completed e.g. a subject, major or year level.
Check the ‘Application process’ section of the scholarship that you are interested in.
No. While some scholarships, like the Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship, are awarded based on academic excellence and a high ATAR, many others recognise different strengths and circumstances. Scholarships like the Narrm and Hansen programs consider factors such as your background, resilience and commitment to your community, so it's worth exploring the full range to find one that's right for you.
Most scholarships do not require an application. You will be automatically considered when you submit a course application or in the case of a prize, when you have completed e.g. a subject, major or year level.
Other scholarships have dedicated application forms with opening and closing dates.
Check the ‘Application process’ section of the scholarship that you are interested in.
If a scholarship has an automatic consideration process then we cannot accept direct applications for it.
The University offers many scholarships, including prizes, bursaries and grants across all disciplines and study levels. To find which scholarships you may be eligible for, browse all scholarships and narrow down the results using the filters that best match your situation.
International student scholarships
Explore scholarship opportunities that recognise academic excellence and potential for international applicants.