Receiving a university scholarship is a welcome addition to any study journey. For many, it may even be a life-changing opportunity. Read on to see if you’re eligible for a Murdoch scholarship.
Do you know what the biggest scholarship myth is? You’re probably thinking it right now.
If you’re like most people, you probably assume scholarships are predominantly for high achievers. Well, we are here to set the record straight. While those with good grades certainly do have scholarships open to them because of their academic performance, there are countless other grants available. In fact, did you know more than $2.5 million is awarded to 金沙官方体育 recipients each year? And you could be one of them!
First, let’s do the world’s shortest quiz. Who of the following do you think would be eligible for a scholarship?
- A tech undergrad keen to make a positive difference in the world
- A rural high achiever relocating to campus
- A freshly graduated high schooler living 90 minutes away
- A TAFE graduate furthering their studies at uni
- An undergraduate or postgraduate student experiencing hardship
- A full-time international student
- A Murdoch Alumnus returning to Murdoch to study a postgraduate degree
回答? 他们所有人!
Scholarships are an opportunity
At Murdoch we firmly believe everyone should have the chance to further themselves, and scholarships are a part of this vision.
每年, students from all walks of life receive generous financial support to assist in easing bumps in the road so they can concentrate on academic life, and make the most of their university experience. That assistance might help with rent, 运输, 生活费用, 大学的费用, 照顾孩子, 研究成本, 和更多的.
A closer look at 金沙官方体育 scholarships
Let’s take a peek at some of the scholarships on offer (hint – these ones were mentioned above in our awesome mini quiz).
If you’re eager to make the world a better place with technology, there’s the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship that grants $15,000 to passionate students starting a 度范围 in 2022. Or maybe you’ve completed a TAFE course and want to continue your education at university. In this case, you might be suitable for the $3,000 TAFE WA Rewards.
Distance should not be a barrier to education. If you find yourself in this camp, there’s a $24,000 George Alexander Foundation Scholarship to assist rural and regional students reach their full potential. If you live further from 珀斯 but perhaps not quite rural (although this one is open to those students too), you might be eligible for the $5,000 Tertiary Access Payment to help with costs like travelling.
It can be hard to focus on study when you’re going through difficulties. If you’ve enrolled to start the first year of your undergraduate degree but you’re experiencing personal or financial hardship, you might like to look into the $12,000 or $16,000 布偶猫奖学金. 看看 最好的故事 and her experience with the 布偶猫奖学金. And if you’re not eligible for that, it’s worth considering the one-year Murdoch Senate Bursary. For tips on saving money as a uni student, 看看这个.
Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander students in a health discipline can apply for the one-semester Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre Health Scholarship. And international students studying at one of our campuses could be eligible for one of our many International Welcome Scholarships.
But it doesn’t stop there. If you’ve already studied a Murdoch undergraduate degree or are finishing one soon and want to further your studies with a postgraduate qualification, make sure you check out our 校友 Fee Tuition Discount of 10% or 25%!