VU Access scholarships

How to apply

Required documents list

These documents are required when you apply for a VU Access scholarship:

• copy of a current Centrelink statement (or if payments have not yet been received, a copy of ‘Intent to Claim' letter)
• copy of other person's current Centrelink statement (if you rely on someone else's income)
• copy of your Health Care Card
• copy of other person's Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card with your name listed (if you are listed on someone else's card)
• evidence of your personal income – current year's tax assessment or payslips no older than three months
• evidence of someone else's personal income (if you rely on someone else's income) – current year's tax assessment or payslips no older than three months.

If you've made specific claims in your application you'll need to provide additional evidence.

• If you're unable to study full time: provide a statement from a medical practitioner, community elder or similar, detailing reason(s) why you cannot study full time.
• If you have answered 'yes' to a disability or medical condition: provide a statement from Victoria University Disability Support Unit, medical practitioner or equivalent.
• If you have indicated home life difficulties: provide evidence from a relevant agency, community worker, medical practitioner or similar.

Assessment & selection

Assessment is not based on academic merit.

Applications are ranked and scored based on financial income, educational background and social disadvantages. Applications with the highest levels of disadvantage are ranked higher.

Scholarships are offered to the highest ranked applicants, until all scholarships are allocated. Eligible students may miss out if there are more eligible applicants than scholarships available.

You only need to submit one application for all equity scholarships available. Your application will be assessed against all of the equity scholarships available. If eligible, you will receive only one scholarship.