# Melbourne Scholar
The Melbourne Humanitarian Scholarship exists, and it is offered to Afghan nationals, providing a funding amount of up to $110,000 over three years, and is available at the University of Melbourne for undergraduate studies.
The University of Melbourne offers various fully funded undergraduate scholarships, including the Melbourne Humanitarian Scholarship, to support Afghan migrants and asylum seekers in Australia.
To qualify for these scholarships, applicants must hold a valid Australian visa, such as a Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785), a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790), or a Permanent Protection Visa (subclass 866).
Who Qualifies
The scholarships are available to Afghan nationals who are asylum seekers or migrants with a valid Australian visa, including:
- Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785)
- Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (subclass 790)
- Permanent Protection Visa (subclass 866)
Melbourne Humanitarian Scholarship
- Amount: Up to $110,000 over three years
- Eligibility: Afghan nationals with a valid Australian visa
- Deadline: Check the official University of Melbourne website for deadlines
- Official URL: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/melbourne-humanitarian-scholarship
Australia Awards Scholarship
- Amount: Full tuition fees and living expenses
- Eligibility: Afghan nationals with a valid Australian visa
- Deadline: Check the official Australia Awards website for deadlines
- Official URL: https://www.australiaawards.gov.au/
University of Melbourne Access Scholarship
- Amount: Up to $10,000 per year
- Eligibility: Afghan nationals with a valid Australian visa
- Deadline: Check the official University of Melbourne website for deadlines
- Official URL: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/university-of-melbourne-access-scholarship
Australia Foundation for the University of Melbourne Scholarship
- Amount: Up to $5,000 per year
- Eligibility: Afghan nationals with a valid Australian visa
- Deadline: Check the official University of Melbourne website for deadlines
- Official URL: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/australia-foundation-for-the-university-of-melbourne-scholarship
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
- Amount: Full tuition fees and living expenses
- Eligibility: Afghan nationals with a valid Australian visa
- Deadline: Check the official Asylum Seeker website for deadlines
- Official URL: https://asrc.org.au/education/asylum-seeker-scholarship/
Application Steps
- Check the eligibility criteria for your chosen scholarship
- Review the course requirements for your chosen undergraduate course
- Gather all necessary documents, including your visa, academic transcripts, and English language proficiency test results
- Submit your application through the official University of Melbourne website
- Complete any additional requirements, such as a personal statement or interview
- Submit your application before the deadline
- Wait for the outcome of your application
- If successful, accept the scholarship offer and enroll in your chosen course
Documents Checklist
- Valid Australian visa
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency test results
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of financial need (if applicable)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What type of visa do I need to apply for the Melbourne Humanitarian Scholarship?
- Can I apply for the Australia Awards Scholarship if I am not an Afghan national?
- How much funding is provided by the University of Melbourne Access Scholarship?
- What is the deadline for the Asylum Seeker Scholarship?
- Can I apply for multiple scholarships at the same time?
- How do I submit my application for the Melbourne Humanitarian Scholarship?
- What documents do I need to provide to apply for the Australia Awards Scholarship?
- Can I defer my scholarship if I am not able to start my course on time?
External Authority Links
For more information on scholarships for Afghan migrants in Australia, visit the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs or the University of Melbourne.
You can find more information about fully funded scholarships on our website, or learn about scholarships for refugees and PhD scholarships. We also have information on Canada scholarships and DAAD scholarships, as well as scholarship deadlines.
For more guides, visit https://migrantscholar.vercel.app/blog.
Related Guides
- Undergraduate scholarships for Afghan migrants in Australia
- Scholarships for asylum seekers in Australia
- Australia scholarships for international students
- Fully funded scholarships for migrants and refugees