University of Melbourne Kathleen Mary Kehoe Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2024

The scholarship was established with a gift from the Estate of Kathleen Mary Kehoe and is offered to domestic students who are enrolling in an undergraduate degree and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances. Preference is given to students who are enrolling in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.

Aim and Benefits

A living allowance of $6,500 per year for four years paid in half-yearly instalments of $3,250. The living allowance will be extended by one year if students enrol in the Diploma of General Studies, a concurrent diploma, a bachelor extended degree or a bachelor degree with honours.

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa
Have completed Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia
Not have completed subjects undertaken as part of a tertiary course (excludes extension program subjects)
Have applied for a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) Category 1 Personal Information and Location and other categories (if applicable) for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
Meet the Access Melbourne entry requirements for the University of Melbourne course nominated in your VTAC application

Interview date, Process and Venue

This scholarship is awarded to eligible students who have the highest overall level of disadvantage based on the information provided in their VTAC SEAS application.