Life as a Hansen Scholar
Living and studying alongside the tight-knit Hansen Scholar community is an experience like no other.
A community of big dreamers
From mentorships to studying abroad, discover the unique experiences our Hansen Scholars have had through the scholarship program.
Meet Christine
Meet Monishi
Stay curious and remember the scholarship is not about where we have come from but where we want to go. More importantly do not feel like you need to fit a certain mould as an aspiring scholar, it is our individual stories that led us to become Hansen Scholars.
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From the newsroom
Seventh cohort of Hansen Scholars joins the University of Melbourne
Twenty-five students from across Australia have been awarded the 2026 Hansen Scholarship, the most generous and broad-based undergraduate scholarship offered at the University of Melbourne.
Sixth cohort of Hansen Scholars joins the University of Melbourne
“These bright young Australians in our 2025 cohort have each not only achieved outstanding academic results, but they have also demonstrated a genuine interest in community and the welfare of others," said Jane Hansen AO, Program Patron and University of Melbourne Chancellor.
Fifth cohort of Hansen Scholars joins the University of Melbourne
The annual scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students who demonstrate a commitment to helping and leading others, and experience financial or other barriers to studying at the University of Melbourne.
Learn more about the Hansen Scholarship Program
High-achieving students who are an Australian citizen, permanent resident or living in Australia on a humanitarian visa are encouraged to learn more about this rewarding scholarship program.