Prospective Students
Scholarships and Awards
Students may apply for a range of Awards and Scholarships within the Higher Education and TAFE Division of the University of Ballarat.
Higher Education Scholarships and Awards
Higher Education Equity Scholarships
TAFE Division Scholarships
Arts Academy Commencing Students Scholarships
The Arts Academy will be offering five scholarships to the value of $750 to VCE entry students in 2009. Scholarships will be offered in Visual Arts to students undertaking the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Fine Arts) or (Graphic Design/Multimedia) and in Performing Arts to students undertaking the Bachelor of Arts (Acting) or (Music Theatre).
Arts Academy staff initiated these scholarships to provide encouragement, financial assistance and support for talented arts students to realise their goal by undertaking a Bachelor of Arts course at the Arts Academy, University of Ballarat.
Eligibility: All prospective VCE students (from the Ballarat region) interviewed for Year 2009 courses will be eligible for consideration.
Selection Process: Staff of the Arts Academy will undertake the selection process. During the folio interview/application/audition process, a shortlist of names will be prepared based on prospective students artistic excellence, ability and potential as demonstrated at interview. Scholarships will be awarded following staff consultation of the shortlist of eligible students.
Announcement and Distribution: Scholarship announcement will occur in Semester 1 2009. Scholarship distribution will occur in Semester 2.
Further Information
Arts Academy: (t) 03 5327 8600
(e) artsinfo@ballarat.edu.au
The uniqueness of the Arts Academy's cross-sectorol program allows for three financial aid scholarships in 2009 to be available to either Higher Education or TAFE students enrolled in nominated Arts Academy courses:
2 Education Costs Scholarships: $2,207 each for Higher Education and/or TAFE students
1 Indigenous Scholarship: $2,207 for a Higher Education or TAFE student
Further Information
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Interested in scholarships, career assistance, personal development, service or recognition of your academic achievement? You will find it all as a member of Golden Key!
Golden Key believes in rewarding its members for their academic, leadership and service excellence. To this end, the organisation maintains numerous scholarship programs available solely to its members. The Society rewards more than 700 members annually with exclusive scholarships exceeding US$400,000.
How to Apply
To apply, you must first be a currently enrolled student and member of Golden Key. Invitations to join the Society are extended on an annual basis to students who fall within the top 15% of undergraduates at UB.
Further Information
To learn more, visit the Golden Key website: www.goldenkey.org or contact the UB Golden Key Chapter by email: goldenkey@ballarat.edu.au.
To view the Golden Key International Honour Society Scholarships flyer please
click here.
Selection Committee
Head of Student Services (chair)
Chair of Academic Board or nominee
Deputy Chair of Academic Board or nominee
Eligibility
Open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa only
Students studying Year 12 in Western District* in 2008.
Selection criteria
- Applicants must be former pupils of primary or secondary schools in the Western District* of Victoria
with preference given to former students of
Port Fairy Consolidated** School, St Patrick's Primary School (Port Fairy),
Balmoral High School, Balmoral Consolidated School, Coleraine Primary School and St. Joseph's School (Coleraine).
- Applicants need to provide a statement of no more than 600 words.
This should outline how they exhibited determination and diligence towards their studies,
even though they may not necessarily have been amongst the highest achieving students. This
statement needs to be supported by documentation in the way of relevant school reports and
letters of reference from their school or schools, and/or a prominent community representative.
- Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate involvement in community or social activities, or provide other evidence which indicates a capacity for hard work and a willingness to learn.
- Further preference will be given to applicants whose personal circumstances mean that they may find it difficult to afford the costs of tertiary studies.
*'Western District' includes that area of Victoria approximately west and southwest of Calder
Highway including towns and cities on the highway. The University of Ballarat
reserves the right to determine the localities contained within this boundary.
Preference will be given to former pupils of those schools named.
**At various times these Consolidated Schools have also been known as State or Primary Schools.
Value:$4000 per annum
Duration:Maximum 4 years
Number per year: Two (2) scholarships will be offered in 2009
Offers: In March 2009 an offer will be made to the most eligible applicant who has lodged a scholarship application with the University of Ballarat and who has enrolled in a University of Ballarat course.
Retention: Maintain satisfactory academic performance as determined by the university for the duration of the scholarship allocation.
Deferability: Cannot be deferred
Other details:
The scholarship is tenable for the minimum time necessary to complete the course provided that:
a. The student studies full-time or to an extent deemed appropriate by the Trustees on advice from the selection committee.
b. The student's progress is in each year considered to be satisfactory by the Trustees on advice from the selection committee.
The Trustee may terminate the student's award or suspend it for one year on advice from the selection committee if it considers the student's progress to be unsatisfactory in any year. If the award is suspended, the Trustee may recommend the re-awarding of the scholarship to the same student after that year, if on the advice of the selection committee it considers that the student's academic record in that year justifies that action.
Undergraduate students who complete their degree within 3 years may be eligible to hold the scholarship for an additional year to undertake an Honours program.
No late applications will be accepted.
This scholarship applies to any TAFE or Degree program at a University of Ballarat domestic campus for a minimum study period of one year.
All scholarship offers are conditional upon enrolment in an approved award course of the University.
The decision made by the Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees Limited,
in consultation with the selection committee, is final.
To Apply
Please click on the links for a copy of the
selection criteria or application form for the Harold Carroll
Memorial Scholarship.(Acrobat PDF format brochure)
Application Closing Date
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 31, 2008
Further Information
Student Recruitment: (t) 03 5327 9923; (e) info@ballarat.edu.au
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Rural Finance is committed to the on-going education and skills development of young farmers and other young people involved in Victorian agriculture.
Each year scholarships worth up to $6000 per annum are offered to Victorian students for the duration of their course.
Who may apply?
- Students in the first or second year of their first undergraduate degree at a tertiary institution in Victoria;
- Students under 26 years of age;
- Studies may include agriculture, business, food science, forestry, applied science, horticulture and veterinary science;
- Students must demonstrate a career commitment that will ultimately benefit agriculture.
How to apply?
Application forms are available from any Rural Finance office or on their website - www.ruralfinance.com.au.
Alternatively, you can also collect an application form from the Student Administration Office at the Mount Helen campus of the University.
Application Closing Date
Applications close 31 May each year.
For further Information
Rural Finance Bendigo: (t) 03 5448 2600
(w) www.ruralfinance.com.au
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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship
The School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities aims to encourage and support an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to undertake a course with the School. The scholarship is a course fee exemption of approximately $11,500 per year.
Fee Assistance for International Students in Adversity
Funds are available to support an international student in undertaking an undergraduate degree in the School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities. One Fee Assistance Award is available each year for a student demonstrating financial adversity.
Application closing date
Applications close 1 March each year.
Further Information and Application Form
(p) School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities: (03) 5327 9610
(w) BSSH Scholarship information
School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2009 two financial aid scholarships will be available to students enrolled in an undergraduate course in the School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities:
2 Education Costs Scholarships: $2,207 each
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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The School of Business Bachelor Degree Scholarships
The School of Business is offering up to 30 Scholarships for new students commencing undergraduate studies for 2009.
Scholarships range from $300 to $4000 in value.
Students must be enrolled full time or part-time in BC5, BB5, MM5 or BM5 to be eligible for a scholarship.
Subject to being enrolled after the HECS census dates of 31st March & 31st of August 2009.
For more information go to: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/schol_prizes.shtml
For application details & payment options please contact:
Debbie Lord
Undergraduate Administrator
School of Business
Ph. 03 5327 9288
Email: d.lord@ballarat.edu.au
School of Business Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2009 five financial aid scholarships will be available to students enrolled in an undergraduate course in the School of Business.
5 Education Costs Scholarships: $2,207 each
Further Information
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(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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School of Education Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2009 five financial aid scholarships will be available to students enrolled in an undergraduate course,
or Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) or (Primary) in the School of Education.
2 Education Costs Scholarships: $2,207 each
2 Accommodation Scholarships: $4,415 each
1 Indigenous Scholarship: $2,207
Further Information
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(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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Bachelor of Sport Management Scholarships
Two scholarships are available to students entering the Bachelor Sport Management degree in 2009.
These scholarships are available to students who are selected into the above program with a VCE
score of 40 and above in 2 pre-requisite subjects and/or an ENTER score above 75.
Value: The scholarships will be $1,000 each.
To apply
Complete the Bachelor of Sport Management Scholarship Application Form
Bachelor of Sport Management / Bachelor of Business Scholarships
Two scholarships are available to students entering the Bachelor of Sport Management / Bachelor of Business
combined degree (VTAC code 37411). These scholarships are available to students who are selected into the
above program with a VCE score of 40 and above in 2 pre-requisite subjects and/or an ENTER score above 75.
Value: The scholarships will be $1,000 each.
To apply
Complete the Bachelor of Sport Management / Bachelor of Business Scholarship Application Form
Closing date
Applications for the above two scholarships for 2009 close on the 14th of November 2008.
Further Information
School of Human Movement & Sport Sciences: (t) 03 5327 9697
(e) c.scott@ballarat.edu.au
School of Human Movement and Sport Sciences Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2009 two financial aid scholarships will be available to students enrolled in an undergraduate course in the School of Human Movement and Sport Sciences.
- 1 Education Costs Scholarship: $2,207
- 1 Accommodation Scholarship: $4,415
Further Information
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The School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Ballarat has a variety of scholarships
available to students commencing the following courses in 2009:
- Bachelor of Information Technology [VTAC Code 37941]
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Systems) [VTAC Code 37271]
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Games) [VTAC Code 37061]
- Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences [VTAC Code 37111]
- Bachelor of Business Information Systems and Bachelor of Management [VTAC Code 37321]
Further information
(w) www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/itms/IT_Scholarships.shtml or contact Julie on 5327 9770 or email j.howes@ballarat.edu.au
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2009 seven financial aid scholarships will be available to students enrolled in an undergraduate course in the School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences.
7 Education Costs Scholarships: $2,207 each
More information regarding the School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences Scholarships for 2009 will be posted later in the year.
Further Information
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(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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School of Nursing Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2009, the School of Nursing will not be offering any Financial Aid Scholarships.
For information on the large number of Professional Scholarships available, please contact the School of Nursing.
Further Information
(t) 03 5327 9660
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Xstrata Zinc Commencer Scholarships
Up to ten commencer scholarships will be offered in 2008 to applicants who must be full time, first year undergraduate students studying the Bachelor of
Applied Science in the areas of metallurgy or geology.
Further Information
Please contact the School of Science & Engineering on (03) 5327 9419.
More information regarding the Xstrata Zinc Commencer Scholarships for 2009 will be posted later in the year.
School of Science and Engineering Financial Aid Scholarships
In 2009 there will be six financial aid scholarships available to students enrolled in an undergraduate course with the School of Science and Engineering.
6 Education Costs Scholarships: $2,207 each
2 Indigenous Scholarships: $2,207 each
Further Information
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(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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The University of Ballarat awards Scholarships to the value of $2000 to Year 12 students within the Central Highlands,
Wimmera, Barwon, Loddon, Mallee and Western District regions who enrol in a University of Ballarat course.
The Scholarships are awarded on the basis of excellence in their areas of study, contributions to the community
and to their school.
Awards to the value of $500 are also available to the Year 10 students who achieve the best results within their school,
in each of the secondary schools within the Central Highlands and Wimmera regions. These awards will be presented at
Secondary School Speech Nights.
For guidelines, closing dates and a copy of the nomination/application form please click on one of the below links -
Year 10 Applications
Year 12 Applications
Further Information
Student Recruitment: (t) 03 5327 9923
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Two scholarships are available, one for students studying a degree program and one for
students studying a TAFE program, valued at $2500 each.
The over-riding eligibility criteria for a recipient of a Mick Young Scholarship is
financial disadvantage combined with motivation and commitment to furthering education and improving life circumstances.
Scholarships are only available to students enrolled in full time courses run by the
University of Ballarat in the 2009 academic year.
Please note that Scholarship application does not guarantee you a place in the course of your choice.
Value: $2,500 each
How to Apply
1. Please read the
Mick Young 2009 Information for full eligibility criteria.
2. Download and complete the
2009 Mick Young Application Form.
3. Send or deliver it to the address shown by the closing date.
Closing date
Applications close on Monday February 9, 2009 at 4.00pm.
No late applications will be accepted
Further Information
Student Administration: (t) 03 5327 8249
(e) s.austin@ballarat.edu.au
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Students must be enrolled full-time or part-time in a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma course
at the University of Ballarat, SMB Campus, for the 2009 Academic Year.
In so far as possible, preference will be given to applicants who are employees or children of employees
of Pasminco Port Pirie Smelter (formerly Broken Hill Associated Smelters).
Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply.
Applications will be assessed on financial circumstances; academic performance; commitment to educational
achievement; and objectives of study. Termination of studies by the holder will automatically cancel the Scholarship.
Please note that scholarship application does not guarantee you a place in the course of your choice.
Value: $3,000 each
How to Apply
1. Please read the
2009 RJ Young Information for full eligibility criteria.
2. Download and complete the
2009 RJ Young Application Form.
3. Send or deliver it to the address shown by the closing date.
Closing date
Applications close on Monday February 9, 2009 at 4.00pm.
No late applications will be accepted
Further Information
Student Administration: (t) 03 5327 8249
(e) s.austin@ballarat.edu.au
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Note: Scholarships, prizes and awards are subject to change from time to time. Contact the relevant School or Section for further details.
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