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About this scholarship
In 2021 the ANU is offering the Margaret Thorp Memorial Scholarship to provide an opportunity for a prospective ANU undergraduate student facing financial hardship to access tertiary education.
Funding for this Award has been provided by Professor Rae Frances and Professor Bruce Scates in honour of the humanitarian and social justice advocate Margaret Thorp.
SUMMARY
VALUE
$ 10,000
per annum
Up to 5 years ($50,000 in total)
1 on offer
Payments made per semester
Payments made for program duration
APPLICATION PERIOD
03-Mar-2021 to 24-May-2021
Student types
Domestic, ProspectiveStudent levels
Undergraduate, Flexible double degreeNumber of scholarships awarded
1 on offerSelection bases
Financial hardship, Indigenous, Regional, rural or remote, Refugee/Humanitarian, Low SES
Field of study
Eligibility
The Award is available to a prospective ANU student who:
(a) is a domestic student;
(b) receives an offer of admission to an undergraduate program offered by the University;
(c) has received adjustment factors for financial hardship.
Selection is made on the basis of applicants meeting the eligibility criteria. Where there are more eligible candidates than there are Awards available, preference may be given (in order of priority) to:
• Refugees/humanitarian visa holders;
• Applicants from the lowest SEIFA;
• Applicants from the lowest ICSEA;
• Indigenous applicants.
Additional information
The scholarship provides $10,000 per annum for up to 5 years to assist with educational and living expenses. The scholarship is paid each semester subject to the recipients meeting ongoing eligibility requirements as outlined in the conditions of award.
All applicants applying for admission to ANU through the direct Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application will be automatically considered for the award based on them meeting the eligibility criteria and electing to be considered for scholarships.
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ANU Coursework Scholarship Office
