UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarship by University of the Sunshine Coast

Brief Description

The UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarship is designed to provide financial support to asylum seekers who have been granted refugee status in Australia. It covers all tuition fees, textbooks, and other study-related costs for the duration of the recipient’s chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Host Institution(s)

The scholarship is offered by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in Queensland, Australia. A young and vibrant university, UniSC is known for its quality education, research, and community engagement.

Level/Field of Study

The UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarship is available for all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees offered at the university in any field of study.

Number of Awards

Every year, the University of the Sunshine Coast offers two UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarships.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to students who are asylum seekers and have been granted refugee status in Australia. It is specifically aimed at supporting those who do not have access to government financial support or education loans.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship covers all tuition fees and provides additional financial support for textbooks and other study-related expenses. The total value of the scholarship is up to AUD$12,000, which is paid directly to the recipient’s student account each semester.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be an asylum seeker who has been granted refugee status in Australia.
2. Have applied for or received an offer to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
3. Have no access to government financial support or education loans.
4. Demonstrate financial need and academic merit.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarship, applicants must first apply for admission to a degree program at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Once they receive an offer, they can submit an application for the scholarship, which includes a personal statement outlining their eligibility and financial need, along with supporting documents such as academic transcripts and reference letters.

Official Website

For more information and to apply for the UniSC Asylum Seeker Scholarship, please visit the official website.