ACU Refugee Scholarship 2027

This scholarship supports international students from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds who have faced significant barriers to accessing higher education. The scholarship represents ACU’s commitment to opportunity, dignity, and hope — enabling talented students to pursue their academic ambitions and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 11, 2027
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorAustralian Catholic University (ACU)
• School to studyAustralian Catholic University (ACU)
• 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 section below).
• The Student Services and Amenities Fees.

Requirements

This scholarship is open to those who meet all 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 the support of a community organisation or education partner* who can provide a written reference. 
• Course: any ACU Undergraduate Degree, Diploma or Foundation Studies course.
• 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 1, 2027.

* The community organisation or education partner is expected to assist the student to find work or other funding to support themself while at university. ACU will seek to work with this organisation to support the student throughout their course. 

Selection Process

• 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.

Applications are assessed on the strength of the following criteria:

• Written statement
• Letter of recommendation from the supporting community organisation or education partner
• Any additional personal or character letters of recommendation
• Interview (if required for shortlisted applicants)
• Preference will be given to recent senior high school graduates. 

Application Documents

Applications are assessed on the strength of the following criteria:

• Written statement
• Letter of recommendation from the supporting community organisation or education partner
• Any additional personal or character letters of recommendation
• Interview (if required for shortlisted applicants)
• Preference will be given to recent senior high school graduates.  

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the ACU scholarship webpage.