About this scholarship
Each year the Australian National University ('the University') may offer an award/s known as the PBSA Partnership-Downer Scholarship ('the Award').
The objective of the Award is to assist students who are enrolling in an undergraduate degree at the University for the first time.
Funding for this Award has been provided by Spotless Facility Services Pty Ltd.
Field of study
All
Duration
Payments made for up to 5 years
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Access |
Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Undergraduate/Bachelor |
Selection bases | Academic merit, Regional, rural or remote |
The Award is available each year to a commencing ANU student who:
- is a domestic student;
- receives an offer of admission to an undergraduate coursework program;
- at the time of application to the University, resides in a remote or regional area as determined by the geographical classification defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard – ASGS 2021; and
- attended their final years of secondary education in a regional or rural school (S01R).
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
How to apply
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.
Where a scholarship cannot be awarded to a direct applicant, it may be offered to an applicant applying for admission and who has been assessed as eligible to receive equity adjustment factors via the University Admissions Centre (UAC).
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications-
Value
$8,000 per annum.
Number of scholarships awarded
3 on offer
Payments made per semester
Application requirement
No application is required for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered.
Additional information
The scholarship offers payment of $8,000 per annum paid in instalments each semester after census date directly to the recipient.
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.
Where a scholarship cannot be awarded to a direct applicant, it may be offered to an applicant applying for admission and who has been assessed as eligible to receive equity adjustment factors via the University Admissions Centre (UAC).
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Contact us
ANU Coursework Scholarships Office
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