Application for the 2025/2026 Melbourne National Merit Scholarship is open to Australian citizen or permanent resident and New Zealand citizen that want to continue their undergraduate degree program in Australia. The scholarship is sponsored by University of Melbourne to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education in any of the eligible course programs. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $8,000 given to qualified applicants of the 2025/2026 Melbourne National Merit Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: University of Melbourne
- Host: University of Melbourne
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: $8,000
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: Australian student
- Location: Australia
2025/2026 Melbourne National Merit Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 Melbourne National Merit Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades.
- It is essential for applicants to have completed the Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in a states or territory of Australia other than Victoria.
- Applicants must have applied to the University of Melbourne undergraduate course through the VTAC for commencement in the year following completion of the Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate.
- Candidates must ensure they satisfy the prerequisites for a University of Melbourne undergraduate course and have achieved an ATAR of 99.00-99.85.
- Applicants must not be enrolled at any tertiary studies.
Eligible Course Programs
- Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences; Architecture, Building, Planning and Design; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business and Economics; Engineering; Environments; Health; Information Technology and Computer Science; Law; Music, Visual and Performing Arts; Science.
2025/2026 Melbourne National Merit Scholarship Application Process
To apply for the 2025/2026 Melbourne National Merit Scholarship, applicants must follow these steps:
- Applicants must go through the terms and conditions of the scholarship before applying.
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- All the documents that are needed for the scholarship must be submitted before the deadline date.
- Candidates who have applied for admission to the University through VTAC will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact the school administration.
Application Deadline: Not given
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