Victoria University 2025 Santa Singh & Balwant Kaur Scholarship

Ms Pretam Kaur was born in Malaya where an English education was only considered for male students, and the community where Ms Kaur lived made it difficult for her parents to send her to an English learning school.

After a battle with the community, they managed to send her where they had hoped and supported her education even though the family was facing severe financial hardship.  Ms Kuar later was able to attend University and further her education.

This scholarship is in memory of Ms Kaur’s parents, Santa Singh and Balwant Kaur.  The love and devotion from her parents helped support her in obtaining the best education they could provide for their daughter.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University (VU)
• Santa Singh & Balwant Kaur Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Santa Singh & Balwant Kaur Scholarship
• Requirements for Santa Singh & Balwant Kaur Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Santa Singh & Balwant Kaur Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Santa Singh & Balwant Kaur Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Santa Singh & Balwant Kaur Scholarship

This scholarship is valued at a maximum amount of up to $20,000* and over no more than 3 years. 

Scholarships will be paid in two instalments per year, subject to satisfactory academic progression.

Requirements for Santa Singh & Balwant Kaur Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible, you must:

• identify as an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Afghan female
• be enrolled full-time in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework study at VU.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Santa Singh & Balwant Kaur Scholarship

• Applications will be shortlisted by a representative of the VU Scholarships Office and Moondani Balluk.
• Recipients will be selected from the shortlist by a committee of representatives from
  • VU Scholarships Office
  • Moondani Balluk
  • VU Advancement (only if required).

Documents Required for Application

You'll need to provide documentation supporting your application, including your:

• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• personal statement (approximately 500 words)

Your personal statement must:

• demonstrate how this scholarship may help you overcome an adverse situation and/or challenge to accessing further study.
• articulate the reason(s) for selecting your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate course.
• clearly explain how being a recipient of a Santa Singh and Balwant Kaur Scholarship will assist you to achieve your career aspirations and development.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Victoria University Scholarship webpage