Are you ready to take a step towards your future?
We encourage high-achieving high school students who are planning on studying an undergraduate degree at Melbourne to learn more about this rewarding scholarship program.
Current Year 12 students will need to apply this year to be considered for the 2026 intake.
Applications for the 2026 intake are open now until 31 March 2025
Valued at over $100,000, this scholarship offers a fully-funded place to call home at Little Hall for three years. As a Hansen Scholar, you’ll join a program that nurtures potential and provides a place where your ambition can grow, offering you access to a high-quality university education that might otherwise feel out of reach.
Alongside the close-knit residential community, tailored mentoring, extracurricular activities and focused financial support will set you up for success.
Benefits of the program
Benefits of the program
Fully-funded accommodation at Little Hall
You'll benefit from the guarantee of accommodation at Little Hall for your three-year undergraduate degree. Ideally located between the heart of Melbourne city and our Parkville campus, you'll find your place in Little Hall's community – a place to call home.
Generous financial support
You'll receive an allowance to support your living expenses. In addition to your accommodation and living allowance, you'll have access to a one-time grant of up to $4000 for an approved development activity such as an international exchange or internship.
Join a supportive community
Hansen Scholars are from diverse backgrounds across Australia. We celebrate the diversity and unique talents of every student. You'll form lifelong bonds with other scholars and you'll become a member of the program's alumni network for life.
Support for your personal growth
A development program will aid you in learning about your strengths and interests to make informed study and career choices. We will connect you with the best of Melbourne’s cultural life and broaden your horizons, while in later years you can take the opportunity to mentor other Hansen Scholars.
Make powerful industry connections
A comprehensive and bespoke mentoring program will connect you to leaders in your chosen field, while program patron Jane Hansen AO will offer sponsorship and support. Take your next steps with confidence, with funding of up to $10,000 for a career-related activity once you complete your undergraduate degree.
Guaranteed place in a professional masters degree
Hansen Scholars who achieve an ATAR of 99.95 and meet the entry requirements will secure a Commonwealth Supported Place in their chosen masters before they start their undergraduate degree.
Find a new home at Little Hall
Little Hall Offers a high-quality residential experience with tailored academic, social and cultural programs. Residents enjoy study support, career advice and pastoral care. The diverse and inclusive community fosters belonging, curiosity, mutual respect and free exchange of ideas—connecting students to the University of Melbourne for an enriching education.
A foundation to unleash ambition
Advancing the future of Australia through access to excellence in tertiary education is one of the Hansen Little Foundation’s core beliefs.
Jane Hansen AO and Paul Little AO believe that an individual’s life trajectory should be guided by their determination to achieve their ambitions, regardless of any limiting social or economic barriers.
In January 2023, Jane was appointed the 23rd Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.
Get ready to apply
Review the eligibility and selection criteria on our scholarship website.
Applications for Year 12 students starting their undergraduate degree in 2026 will close 31 March 2025.