About the Commonwealth Scholarships (CS)

In 2008 the University of Ballarat offered over 200 Commonwealth Scholarships. These include the implementation of a new Commonwealth Government initiative whereby additional scholarships for Indigenous students were offered. New categories of the Commonwealth Scholarships (previously Commonwealth Learning Scholarships) are the Indigenous Access Scholarships for commencing Indigenous students, as well as new CECS and CAS for Indigenous students enrolled in UB's FAST program.

Commonwealth Scholarships are merit-based, non-repayable and exempt from Social Security income tests, and awarded for up to four years, depending on the scholarship, the length of course and a student's ongoing eligibility.

To be eligible for a Commonwealth Scholarship, you must be:

• Enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student in your first undergraduate degree, or the Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary), or the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), or as an Indigenous student in UB's FAST program; and
• An Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa; and
• Undertaking a full-time load, or have exceptional circumstances for not studying full-time; and
• Able to demonstrate low socio-economic status.

Quick Links:

• Ordinary-Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships
• Ordinary-Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships
  
• Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships-Indigenous Enabling
  
• Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships-Indigenous Enabling
  
• Indigenous Access Scholarships
  
• 2008 Selection and Administration Guidelines
  
• 2008 Applicant Information
• Further Information About CS

2009 Commonwealth Scholarships

Ordinary-Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (Ordinary-CECS)

• $2,207 per year (indexed annually) for up to 4 years
• Assists with general education costs

Ordinary-Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (Ordinary-CAS)

• $4,415 per year (indexed annually) for up to 4 years
• Assists with accommodation expenses where undergraduate students have had to move from a regional or remote area to study at UB

FIND OUT if your home is in an area classified as regional or remote: Type your postcode into our Postcode Lookup Tool.

Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships-Indigenous Enabling (CECS-Indigenous Enabling)

• $1,103 for one semester (indexed annually)
• Assists Indigenous students enrolled in UB's FAST program with general education costs

Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships-Indigenous Enabling (CAS-Indigenous Enabling)

• $2,207 for one semester (indexed annually)
• Assists with accommodation expenses where Indigenous students enrolled in UB's FAST program have had to move from a regional or remote area to study at UB

FIND OUT if your home is in an area classified as regional or remote: Type your postcode into our Postcode Lookup Tool.

Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS)

• $4,166 for one year
• Assists Indigenous students commencing their study at UB with accommodation or other higher education expenses

2008 Selection and Administration Guidelines

The 2009 Selection and Administration Guidelines are not yet finalised, but will be posted as soon as they become available.

The Guidelines contain information on:

• eligibility requirements
• assessment and selection process
• payments
• conditions of the scholarships
• review process

2008 Applicant Information

The 2009 Application Information is not yet finalised, but will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

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This contains vital information for applicants, including:

• the application process
• information you need to complete the application
• when you will know whether you have been successful
• frequently asked questions
• Examples of Evidence you will need to provide in addition to the application form

Further Information About CS

For further information, including the latest guidelines from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website, please to http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/higher_education/programmes_funding/programme_categories/scholarships_awards_prizes.

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Need to Ask a Question?

This is not a complete list of scholarships offered at UB. Other options to consider are:

• UB Financial Aid Scholarships
• General UB & TAFE Division Scholarships for prospective students
• General UB & TAFE Division Scholarships for current students