University of Canberra 2022 Vice-Chancellor's Social Champion Scholarship

Three scholarships will be offered to international students intending to commence at UC in semester 1 2023, who exhibit the University of Canberra’s core values and demonstrate a commitment to social engagement, sustainability and reducing inequalities.

We particularly encourage applications from students who:

• live in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa and South Asia.
• do not otherwise have the resources to finance international study.
• do not have access to other significant scholarships (example: Australia Awards).

For more details, visit University of Canberra website.

• Table of Content
• About University of Canberra (UC)
• Vice-Chancellor's Social Champion Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Vice-Chancellor's Social Champion Scholarship
• Requirements for Vice-Chancellor's Social Champion Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Vice-Chancellor's Social Champion Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Vice-Chancellor's Social Champion Scholarship

Application Deadline	09 Oct 2022
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	University of Canberra (UC)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Vice-Chancellor's Social Champion Scholarship

Up to $50,000 per year, covering:

• all of your tuition fees for the course duration
• on-campus accommodation
• $10,000 AUD yearly financial allowance
• other miscellaneous expenses in the first year

Requirements for Vice-Chancellor's Social Champion Scholarship Qualification

You are eligible to apply if you:

• are located offshore at the time of application.
• have applied for but not yet commenced an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Canberra.
• have satisfied the program academic requirement with a minimum of 80% average (or equivalent).
• hold any form of offer letter (including conditional or provisional offer) issued by the University of Canberra.
• are applying to study on an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
• are a new commencing student.
• the primary visa applicant. Dependants will not be eligible for the scholarship, or able to accompany the primary visa applicant.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Vice-Chancellor's Social Champion Scholarship

Applicants will need to submit a written statement that demonstrates the following:

• Financial need
• Demonstrated values and experience in the following areas:
  • Potential to evolve as a leader in ways that embrace and advance the principles of social and economic equity, and their practice.
  • Making a positive difference to the community by doing things differently, innovating, and inspiring others.
  • Curiosity and a desire to learn from, collaborate and engage with perspectives from a range of cultural contexts.

Application Deadline

October 9, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Canberra (UC) on www.canberra.edu.au to apply

1. 1 April 2022 - Applications open
2. 9 October 2022 - Applications close
3. November 2022 - Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview
4. December 2022 - Final scholarship outcomes will be announced

To apply, you must complete the VC’s Social Champion Scholarship online application form.