Summary
The scholarships will be offered to students who excel not only academically, but also demonstrate leadership characteristics and a passion for social equity
The scholarships reflect the UC’s focus on diversity, inclusion, and making higher education more accessible for all
The University of Canberra has announced the Vice-Chancellor’s Social Champion Scholarship, which will enable financially-challenged offshore students involved in making a positive contribution to the community to further their studies in Australia.
The total combined value of the scholarship is up to USD 200,000 (approximately up to Rs 1 crore) per student, which includes tuition fees for the course duration, on-campus accommodation, and a yearly allowance of USD 10,000 (Australian dollars).
The scholarships will be offered to students who excel not only academically, but also demonstrate leadership characteristics and a passion for social equity. The scholarship aims to encourage financially-challenged students who want to further their undergraduate or postgraduate studies and make a positive difference in the community
The scholarships reflect the UC’s focus on diversity, inclusion, and making higher education more accessible for all. This saw UC ranked first in the world on the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for reducing inequalities.
Speaking about the scholarship, Paddy Nixon, vice-chancellor and president at the University of Canberra, said, “Our scholarship is designed for international students who demonstrate UC’s core values and a commitment to social engagement, sustainability, and reducing inequalities. We are delighted to offer this opportunity to students who may not have the financial support to study internationally. This is an exciting moment for us, and we look forward to welcoming students from India to take part and receive their application.”
To apply, students will need to submit a written statement that demonstrates their financial need, values, and experience relevant to the following:
- Potential to evolve as a leader in ways that embrace and advance the principles of social and economic equity, and their practice
- Making a positive difference to the community by doing things differently, innovating, and inspiring others
- Curiosity and a desire to learn from, collaborate and engage with perspectives from a range of cultural contexts
Three scholarships will be offered to international students intending to commence at UC in Semester One, 2023. Applications open on 1 April, 2022, and close on 9 October, 2022. To apply, students must complete the VC’s Social Champion Scholarship online application form available on the University of Canberra’s official website www.canberra.edu.au/social-champion
Check your eligibility:
- You are not in Australia at the time of application.
- You have applied for but have not yet commenced an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the University of Canberra.
- You have satisfied the programme academic requirement with a minimum of 80% average (or equivalent).
- You hold any form of offer letter (including conditional or provisional offer) issued by the University of Canberra.
- You are applying to study on an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
- You are a commencing student.
- You are the primary visa applicant. Dependants will not be eligible for the scholarship, or able to accompany the primary visa applicant.
Last updated on 24 Mar 2022
