University of Melbourne Sisson Family Scholarship 2026

The Sisson Family Scholarship was established by a gift from Edith Sisson and Andrew Sisson and is awarded to domestic students who reside in, and have completed Year 12 at a Government school in the Mildura or Murray Plains Districts, are enrolling in the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine, and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 30, 2026
• ValueUp to $97,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

This scholarship provides:

• A full accommodation allowance for a standard bedroom (4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom) at Little Hall for three years. The allowance is directly paid to Little Hall.
• A living allowance of $4000 per year paid in half-yearly instalments for three years
• One off travel allowance of $4000 towards overseas study as part of your undergraduate degree.

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa
• Have completed Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia
• Be residing and undertaking Year 12 at a Government school in the Mildura and Murray Plains Districts in Victoria
• Not have completed subjects undertaken as part of a tertiary course (excludes extension program subjects)
• Intend to apply for the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine at The University of Melbourne via a VTAC Equity Schemes and scholarships application (formerly SEAS) under category: Personal Information and Location and other categories (if applicable) for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
• Meet the Access Melbourne entry requirements for the University of Melbourne course nominated in your VTAC application

Use the Victorian Electoral Commission - Find your electorate to find out in which district you are living.

Selection criteria

This scholarship is awarded to eligible students who have the highest overall level of disadvantage based on the information provided in their VTAC Equity Schemes and scholarships application (formerly SEAS).

Shortlisted and unsuccessful candidates will be notified in the first week of December. Final scholarship offer(s) will be made in December after the release of ATAR.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

1. Register your interest by submitting an application for Sisson Family Scholarship. Applications usually open in the first week of May.

2. Apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine (including Graduate Degree packages) at the University of Melbourne and submit a VTAC Equity Schemes and scholarships application (formerly SEAS).

For more information kindly visit the University of Melbourne scholarship webpage.