ACU Callinan Family Scholarship 2026

The Callinan Family Scholarship founded in 2018 is intended to financially assist students who demonstrate ability, are actively engaged in campus life and can show that they require financial support. The scholarship will provide financial support for a second, third or fourth year student undertaking a Bachelor degree or double degree in the Peter Faber School of Business on the Melbourne Campus.
  

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 1, 2026
• Value$7,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorAustralian Catholic University (ACU)
• School to studyAustralian Catholic University (ACU)
• Course to studyBusiness , Law
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Requirements

This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria:

• Faculty: Law and Business
• Course: any ACU undergraduate Business degree (including double degrees)
• Campus: Melbourne
• Year level: second year or above (as of Semester 1, 2026)
• Study load: full-time
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0
• Financial hardship
• Participant in campus activities
• Acknowledgement that you will consider providing support to students in the future when you are in a position to do so.

Selection Process

• The recipient will be selected by the Scholarships Office.

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:

• Written statement
• Participation in campus activities
• Academic merit (based on your ACU GPA)
• Financial need

Application Documents

Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:

• A written statement* of approximately 300 words outlining:
  • how the scholarship would assist you in your course
  • your participation in campus life
  • your future career plans and aspirations and how they illustrate a commitment to ACU’s mission and to the community
• A letter of recommendation or evidence demonstrating participation or endorsement of campus life
• Evidence of financial need, this can be any of the following:
  • Most recent Tax Assessment Notice
  • Centrelink Income Statement
  • The most recent 60 days of bank transactions AND pay slips from the last 6 weeks

* Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application portal.

For more information, kindly check the ACU Scholarship webpage.