Warrnambool City Council Award

If you live in the City of Warrnambool and come from a financially disadvantaged background, you should consider applying for this award to reduce your study expenses.

Value

Cash payment of $2500 to assist with study costs.

Duration

One year

Number per year

One

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must be:

• an Australian citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
• a commencing student enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree at the Warrnambool Campus in a Commonwealth supported place
• a resident of the City of Warrnambool or south-western Victoria
• able to demonstrate you are in receipt of a means-tested Centrelink benefit or have a personal or family taxable income below the HECS-HELP repayment threshold, depending on independence status.

Selection criteria

Your application will be assessed and ranked based on the information you provide in your application and supporting documentation.

How to apply

VTAC applicants
If you are applying for a place at Deakin University in Trimester 1 2014, via VTAC, you must complete the VTAC Scholarships Application available via MyInfo.

Non-VTAC applicants
If you have deferred your course place at Deakin University and plan to enrol for the first time in Trimester 1 2014, you must complete an online application via the Deakin Course and Scholarship Applicant Portal.

Closing date

Applications for Trimester 1 2014 open 5 August 2013 close 18 October 2013.