HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
TAFE STUDENTS
  • Applications can only be submitted when the online system is open
  • Please follow each of the nine steps listed below
  • VU Access scholarship applications are submitted online through MYVU Portal
  • Some scholarships require a hardcopy application form to be completed - refer to our website.
  • Students without access to the internet should email or phone the Scholarships Office for advice (9919.5568)
STEP ONE - CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR EACH SCHOLARSHIP
  • Go to the Scholarships Information Page
  • Select either TAFE or HIGHER EDUCATION
  • Read the descriptions of each scholarship to check your eligibility.
  • Each application will be assessed against all scholarships available. Scholarships will be allocated to those most in need of financial support. Eligible students will receive only one scholarship.
STEP TWO - ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM
  • Go to MYVU Portal  to apply
  • If you have a VU Student ID number, LOGIN using your ID number - go to STEP THREE
  • If you do not have a VU Student ID number, click on the SCHOLARSHIPS channel across the top of the screen - go to STEP FOUR
STEP THREE - EXISTING APPLICANT OR STUDENT WITH VU STUDENT ID
  • To apply online, you need a VU Student ID number. If you have previously been an enrolled student or have applied for a course, you will have a valid student ID.
  • Click on LOGIN. Enter your seven digit student ID number (do not put an 's' in front). Your initial password is your six digit date of birth (251282-ddmmyy).
  • Check and amend your personal details if needed and then click on NEXT.
  • If you have any difficulties logging in or if you have forgotten your password, refer to ASKVU or phone the Student Contact Centre (9919 6100) and ask to have your MYVU Portal password reset
STEP FOUR - NEW APPLICANT WITHOUT A VU STUDENT ID
  • To apply online, you need a VU Student ID number. If you do not have a VU student ID, select the NEW APPLICANT option.
  • Click on BROWSE/APPLY.
  • Enter your personal details (please include an email address). Click on NEXT.
  • Enter the security code on the second screen to progress and obtain a VU Student ID.
  • Record your Student ID number and click on NEXT.
  • If the system detects that you may already have a VU Student ID, you will receive a message asking you to email ASKVU or phone the Student Contact Centre (9919 6100)
STEP FIVE - PREVIEW THE QUESTIONS
  • You can PREVIEW THE QUESTIONS for the scholarship application by clicking on the link.
  • It is recommended that you do this so you can make sure you have all the information you need to complete your application in full
STEP SIX- START YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION
  • Click on BROWSE/APPLY.
  • From the list of scholarships that are open for application, select the scholarship that you wish to apply for.
  • Answer each question by selecting from the drop down list (using the arrow on the right of the box), select answer(s) from the list of options or by typing in your answer. You may not be asked every question-the online program will ask questions according to your answers.
  • Each time you are presented with the SAVE screen, click on SAVE to ensure the answers you have provided are submitted.
STEP SEVEN - SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
  • The final step is to SUBMIT & LOCK your application. Unlocked or incomplete applications cannot be considered.
  • If you choose to SAVE, you can exit and return later to edit your application.
  • If you have finalised all your answers and do not need to make any changes choose the SUBMIT & LOCK option.
STEP EIGHT - CHECK YOUR APPLICATION
  • After you have submitted and locked your application, LOGIN to MYVU Portal  to view your application(s) and print your answers.
  • Check that your application has a 'LOCKED' status. If not, select EDIT and confirm all your answers, then click on SUBMIT & LOCK.
STEP NINE - SEND IN YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
  • You must send supporting documents within SEVEN (7) days of submitting your application or your application will not be considered.
  • Do not send originals of documents, send copies. Copies DO NOT need to be certified. Only ONE set of documents is required.
  • If you miss the seven day deadline, email or call us (9919.5568) to ask for an extension. If it's not too late we'll give you more time.
  • Check the list of documents you need to submit to complete your application.    
  • PDF Evidence List 2008.pdf (19KB) 

You MUST SEND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WITHIN SEVEN DAYS to:

Scholarships Office
Victoria University
Footscray Park Campus
PO Box 14428
MELBOURNE VIC 8001

Or you can hand deliver the documentation to the Scholarships Office at

Footscray Park Campus, Building M, Level 2, Room M238

Access the office via the Student Engagement Reception Desk in Building M, Level 2


AT ANY TIME YOU NEED HELP, PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL OR PHONE 9919 5568

DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS HERE
  PDF HOW TO APPLY PAGE DOWNLOAD May 08.pdf (550KB)

FAQ's

What happens after I apply for a scholarship?
After the closing date, we assess all the locked applications and supporting documents. All applications are ranked, and we begin allocating and offering the most valuable scholarships first. Offer letters are mailed to the student address recorded on MYVU Portal. You must reply to the offer letter by the specified date or the scholarship will be reallocated to another student. Once all scholarships are allocated, we send an email to all unsuccessful applicants.

Can I ring or email and ask how my application is going?
Sorry, we are busy trying to make offers as early as possible. Each call or email slows that process down.

Why is there a box saying 'Termination' next to My Application?
That is an 'office use only' box for our use when any scholarship you are awarded has expired. These boxes are only updated after we've allocated and made payments to scholarship holders.

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