Flinders University Humanitarian Refugee Scholarship 2025

Flinders University has established this scholarship to support students seeking refugee status in Australia.

Three scholarships will be available per annum initially. The number of scholarships available in future years will be determined by available funding. 

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Flinders University Humanitarian Refugee Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Flinders University Humanitarian Refugee Scholarship
• Requirements for Flinders University Humanitarian Refugee Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Flinders University Humanitarian Refugee Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

Flinders University Humanitarian Refugee Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Flinders University Humanitarian Refugee Scholarship

The scholarship will cover the international tuition fees for the published duration of the degree. In exceptional circumstances the tuition costs of a single repeat topic enrolment may be paid. If the recipient is required to repeat additional topics, they will be liable for the cost international tuition fees. 

Requirements for Flinders University Humanitarian Refugee Scholarship Qualification

All scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Currently hold an eligible temporary visa* and be applying for a permanent humanitarian visa; and
• Have completed year 12 in South Australia in the year prior to commencing University study; and
• Be commencing a three-year undergraduate course at Flinders University in 2025; and
• Normally be enrolled full-time at Flinders University in an undergraduate course; and
• Be able to demonstrate financial support to cover the cost of living and study expenses (except for tuition fees).

Eligible visa categories are as follows:

• Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785)
• Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) Visa (subclass 786)
• Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790)
• Bridging Visa E (subclass 051)

Interview date, Process and Venue for Flinders University Humanitarian Refugee Scholarship

In selecting recipients, the following factors will be considered:

• Academic merit based on the university entrance score
• The extent to which the study will enhance the applicant’s career prospects
• The extent to which the study will enable the student to contribute to the community.

Selection of the candidate(s) will be made by International Student Services in conjunction with Student Finance.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Flinders University scholarship website.