ACU Refugee Scholarship

Established in 2016, this scholarship supports students who are commencing undergraduate studies at ACU and who have come to Australia as an Unaccompanied Minor; or are on a Temporary Protection Visa seeking asylum; and are not eligible for Commonwealth supported places.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJuly 6, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Undergraduate
• SponsorAustralian Catholic University
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyAustralian Catholic University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

This scholarship will cover:

• The full cost of your tuition fees for the duration of your course (refer to the ongoing requirements below).
• The Student Services and Amenities Fees.

Requirements

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

• Citizenship: hold one of the following:
  • Temporary Humanitarian Stay visa (Subclass 449)
  • Temporary Protection visa (Subclass 785)
  • Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (Subclass 786)
  • Safe Haven Enterprise visa (Subclass 790)
  • Anyone on a bridging visa and who has applied for a Permanent Protection visa (subclass 866).
• Have a connection with an ACU partner or community organisation who will act as your sponsor and can provide a written reference. 
• Course: any ACU undergraduate degree
• Study load: full-time (exemptions can apply in special circumstances)
• Have received an offer to commence a new course at ACU as an international student in Semester Two (2), 2025.

* The sponsor is expected to assist the student to find work or other funding to support themselves while at university. ACU will seek to work with this sponsor to support the student throughout their course. 

Interview Dates and Process

Applications are assessed on the strength of the following criteria:

• Written statement
• Letter of recommendation from community sponsor
• Interview (shortlisted applicants, only if necessary)
• Preference will be given to recent senior high school graduates.

Applicants will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office. Those shortlisted may be required to attend an interview with a selection panel. The recipients will be selected by ACU Global Engagement.

Application Documents

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

• A written statement* of approximately 200 words outlining:
  • why wish to undertake an ACU degree.
  • how this scholarship could financially support you whilst studying.
• A letter of recommendation from the ACU partner or community organisation who will act as your sponsor. Additional personal or character letters of recommendation are welcome (up to 2 maximum). Shortlisted applicants’ references may be contacted
• Certified copy of passport
• Certified copy of visa
• Certified copy of Immicard (ID) (if available)
• Details of your most recent completed education
• A copy of your ACU Offer.

 * 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

July 6, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Australian Catholic University on acu.smapply.io to apply

For enquires please email [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Australian Catholic University catholic webpage.