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
2010 Information:
The Arts Academy will be offering five scholarships to the value of $750 to VCE entry students in 2010. 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 2 2010. Scholarship distribution will occur in Semester 2.
Further Information
Arts Academy: (t) 03 5327 8656
(e) artsinfo@ballarat.edu.au
The uniqueness of the Arts Academy's cross-sectorol program allows for financial aid scholarships in 2010 to be available to either Higher Education or TAFE students enrolled in nominated Arts Academy courses. Applications for 2010 are now closed.
Applications for 2011 Open: 2 August, 2010 and Close: 29 October, 2010
How to Apply:
- Step 1. Go to the VTAC website www.vtac.edu.au.
(Applications for 2010 will be through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre - VTAC - centralised scholarships application.)
- Step 2. From the VTAC home page, Register for a VTAC ID and a PIN.
- Step 3. From the VTAC home page, Login to MyInfo and follow the prompts to the scholarships application.
** For hints on applying for a scholarship through the centralised VTAC scholarship application, click here
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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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/GKIHS
or contact the UB Golden Key Chapter Advisor Lindra Petrie by email: l.petrie@ballarat.edu.au or phone (03) 5327 9929.
2010 Information:
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 2009.
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: One (1) scholarship will be offered in 2010
Offers: In March 2010 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 30, 2009
Further Information
Student Recruitment: (t) 03 5327 9923; (e) info@ballarat.edu.au
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The Scholarships were introduced in 1992 and since that time Rural Finance has committed over $1.98M towards the education of 106 students. The scholarships are open to first and second year students who can demonstrate a career commitment to agriculture. This includes students who wish to take up farming as a career or who are planning to provide consultancy, research, technological, marketing and other services to agriculture.
Up to $6000 is paid per year to the successful tertiary students for the duration of their course, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Who may apply?
- A student who is in either the first or second year of their first undergraduate degree
- The tertiary institution that the student attends must be within Victoria
- A student who is under the age of 26 years as at the first of January of the year in which he or she applies
How do you Apply?
Application forms and more information is available on the Rural Finance website www.ruralfinance.com.au or alternatively students may contact Tanya or Alana on 03 5448 2600.
Application Closing Date
Applications close 31 May each year.
For Further Information
Please contact Rural Finance Bendigo: (t) 03 5448 2600
(w) www.ruralfinance.com.au and follow the links to "Community".
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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 School will award a course fee exemption for undergraduate or postgraduate courses to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who is prepared to commence a course in Semester 2 at the Mt Helen Campus. Normally this would be approx $11,500 per year fee exemption for an undergraduate course.
Closing Date:
1 March of each year
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to complete the School Behavioural & Social Sciences & Humanities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Application Form. The application form can be obtained from the School of Behavioural & Social Sciences & Humanities General Office, Mt Helen Campus.
Further Information:
- Aboriginal Education Centre: 03 5327 9795; or
- School of Behavioural and Social Sciences & Humanities: 03 5327 9610
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
(t) 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
Applications for the UB School of Behavioural and Social Sciences and Humanities Financial Aid Scholarships in 2010 are closed.
Applications for 2011 Open:2 August, 2010 and Close: 29 October, 2010
How to Apply:
- Step 1. Go to the VTAC website www.vtac.edu.au.
(Applications for 2010 will be through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre - VTAC - centralised scholarships application.)
- Step 2. From the VTAC home page, Register for a VTAC ID and a PIN.
- Step 3. From the VTAC home page, Login to MyInfo and follow the prompts to the scholarships application.
** For hints on applying for a scholarship through the centralised VTAC scholarship application, click here
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 20 Scholarships for new students commencing undergraduate studies for 2010.
Scholarships range from $500 to $5000 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 2010.
For more information go to: http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/business/programs/ug_scholarships.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
Applications for the UB School of Business Financial Aid Scholarships in 2010 are closed.
Applications for 2011 Open: 2 August, 2010 and Close: 29 October, 2010
How to Apply:
- Step 1. Go to the VTAC website www.vtac.edu.au.
(Applications for 2010 will be through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre - VTAC - centralised scholarships application.)
- Step 2. From the VTAC home page, Register for a VTAC ID and a PIN.
- Step 3. From the VTAC home page, Login to MyInfo and follow the prompts to the scholarships application.
** For hints on applying for a scholarship through the centralised VTAC scholarship application, click here
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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School of Education Financial Aid Scholarships
Applications for the UB School of Education Financial Aid Scholarships in 2010 are Closed.
Applications for 2011 Open: 2 August, 2010 and Close: 29 October, 2010
How to Apply:
- Step 1. Go to the VTAC website www.vtac.edu.au.
(Applications for 2010 will be through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre - VTAC - centralised scholarships application.)
- Step 2. From the VTAC home page, Register for a VTAC ID and a PIN.
- Step 3. From the VTAC home page, Login to MyInfo and follow the prompts to the scholarships application.
** For hints on applying for a scholarship through the centralised VTAC scholarship application, click here
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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Bachelor of Sport Management Scholarships
Two scholarships are available to prospective students entering the Bachelor Sport Management degree.
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.
Closing date
Applications for 2010 close on 22 December, 2009.
To apply
Complete the application form available at: Bachelor of Sport Management Scholarship information
Bachelor of Sport Management / Bachelor of Business Scholarships
Two scholarships are available to prospective students entering the Bachelor of Sport Management / Bachelor of Business
combined degree. 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 application form at: Bachelor of Sport Management / Bachelor of Business Scholarship information
Closing date
Applications for 2010 close on 22 December, 2009.
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
Applications for the UB School of Human Movement and Sport Sciences Financial Aid Scholarships in 2010 are closed
Applications for 2011 Open: 2 August, 2010 and Close: 29 October, 2010
How to Apply:
- Step 1. Go to the VTAC website www.vtac.edu.au.
(Applications for 2010 will be through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre - VTAC - centralised scholarships application.)
- Step 2. From the VTAC home page, Register for a VTAC ID and a PIN.
- Step 3. From the VTAC home page, Login to MyInfo and follow the prompts to the scholarships application.
** For hints on applying for a scholarship through the centralised VTAC scholarship application, click here
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
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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 2010:
- Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - VTAC Code: 37111 (CSP)
- Bachelor of Information Technology - VTAC Codes: 37941 (CSP), 37943 (IFP)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Systems) - VTAC Codes: 37271 (CSP), 37273 (IFP)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Games) - VTAC Codes: 37061 (CSP), 37063 (IFP)
- Bachelor of Computing (Honours)
- Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours)
- Graduate Diploma of Advanced Computing
If you apply for the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Games), Bachelor of Information Technology
(Business Systems) scholarships, and you are selected into one of the above programs, and you receive an ENTER of at least 75, you are guaranteed a scholarship of at least
$1,400 for each of your three years of study. Selection is based on your performance in VCE or equivalent.
Application Closing Date:
30 November, 2009
Further information
(w) www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/itms/IT_Scholarships.shtml
(t) Leyla on 5327 9770
(e) Email Leyla at l.aliveva@ballarat.edu.au
School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences Financial Aid Scholarships
Applications for the UB School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences Financial Aid Scholarships for 2010 are closed.
Applications for 2011 Open: 2 August, 2010 and Close: 29 October, 2010
How to Apply:
- Step 1. Go to the VTAC website www.vtac.edu.au.
(Applications for 2010 will be through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre - VTAC - centralised scholarships application.)
- Step 2. From the VTAC home page, Register for a VTAC ID and a PIN.
- Step 3. From the VTAC home page, Login to MyInfo and follow the prompts to the scholarships application.
** For hints on applying for a scholarship through the centralised VTAC scholarship application, click here
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(e) equityscholarships@ballarat.edu.au
Information for 2010
The School of Nursing aims to encourage and support an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander to undertake a course with the school. In 2010 the School of Nursing offered one Financial Aid Scholarship for an Indigenous student: $2,254.00.
To apply for a School of Nursing Financial Aid Scholarship got to the VTAC website.
Applications for 2011 Open: 2 August, 2010 and Close: 29 October, 2010
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Xstrata Zinc Commencer Scholarships
Ten commencer scholarships will be offered in 2010 to applicants who are first year undergraduates studying in the areas of metallurgy or geology.
They are valued at $1,000 for 1 year.
The scholarships are offered to the most eligible applicants who have lodged a scholarship application with the School of Science and Engineering.
Students starting mid-year are able to apply at the beginning of the following calendar year.
To Apply:
Application forms for the Xstrata Zinc Commencer Scholarships are available from the School of Science and Engineering office during O-week and Week 1 (Monday 1 March). You can also obtain a copy from our website http://www.ballarat.edu.au/ard/sci-eng/prospective_students/scholarships.shtml at this time.
Application Closing Date:
Friday 12 March, 2010. No late applications will be accepted.
Further Information
Please contact the School of Science & Engineering on (03) 5327 9277.
School of Science and Engineering Financial Aid Scholarships
Applications for the UB School of Science and Engineering Financial Aid Scholarships in 2010 are closed
Applications for 2011 Open: 2 August, 2010 and Close: 29 October, 2010
How to Apply:
- Step 1. Go to the VTAC website www.vtac.edu.au.
(Applications for 2010 will be through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre - VTAC - centralised scholarships application.)
- Step 2. From the VTAC home page, Register for a VTAC ID and a PIN.
- Step 3. From the VTAC home page, Login to MyInfo and follow the prompts to the scholarships application.
** For hints on applying for a scholarship through the centralised VTAC scholarship application, click here
Further Information
(w) http://www.ballarat.edu.au/equityscholarships
(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
Application Closing Date:
26 October, 2009
Further Information
Student Recruitment: (t) 03 5327 9923
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2010 Information:
The Mick Young Scholarship is open to both TAFE and Higher Education Students. In 2010 two scholarships will be available, each to the value of $2,500.
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 University of Ballarat courses in the 2010 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 2010 Information for full eligibility criteria.
2. Download and complete the
2010 Mick Young Application Form.
3. Send or deliver it to the address shown by the closing date.
Closing date
Applications close on Monday 8 February 2010 at 4.00pm.
No late applications will be accepted
Further Information
Student Administration: (t) 03 5327 8249
(e) j.hevey@ballarat.edu.au
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2010 Information:
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 2010 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: There are six scholarhips, each valued at $3,000.
How to Apply
1. Please read the
2010 RJ Young Information for full eligibility criteria.
2. Download and complete the
2010 RJ Young Application Form.
3. Send or deliver it to the address shown by the closing date.
Closing date
Applications close on Monday 8 February 2010 at 4.00pm.
No late applications will be accepted
Further Information
Student Administration: (t) 03 5327 8249
(e) j.hevey@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.
