University of Notre Dame Christian Leaders Scholarship 2026

The purpose of the Scholarship is to assist and encourage meritorious students who have demonstrated excellence in the fields of Christian leadership and community service, to cultivate them to be the next generation of leaders in our society.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 31, 2025
• Value$5,000 per annum
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorThe University of Notre Dame Australia
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyThe University of Notre Dame Australia

Benefits

The Scholarship is tenable for up to five years of full-time undergraduate studies. The cash value of the Scholarship is $5,000 per annum, with a total value of up to $25,000. The fund will be paid as a cash stipend of $2,500 per semester, paid directly to the recipient. The amount can be used at the recipient’s discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Requirements

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Be a resident of Western Australia
• Be 17 to 20 years of age
• Either be currently in Year 12 (ATAR) study or an equivalent pathway leading to University study; or be currently in Year 1 of University study; or just completed Year 1 of University study. Applicants currently undertaking a gap year are welcome to apply.
• (For applicants using ATAR results as criteria) Have attained a Year 11 course average exceeding or approaching 75% across ATAR subjects and maintained this achievement in Year 12.
• (For applicants using Year 1 University result as criteria) Have attained a Semester Weighted Average Mark exceeding or approaching 75% across all semesters.
• Profess Christian faith. Application must be accompanied by a recommendation letter from the applicant’s pastor or priest.
• Demonstrate excellence in leadership and/or community service.
• Not be in receipt of another scholarship.
• Have enrolled in, or received an offer of admission to the Semester immediately following the award, into an eligible full-time undergraduate course at the University of Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus or another WA University.

Selection Process

The Scholarship Committee is responsible for the selection process and on-going administration of the Scholarship. Except otherwise stated, all official communications with the Scholarship Committee are conducted via emails.

• Written applications setting out compliance with the Eligibility Requirements and addressing the Selection Criteria must be made on the application form available from the Scholarship web site. Application form and supporting documents must be received by the Scholarship via email or post.
• The Scholarship will accept applications up to the closing date. Applications will be evaluated as they are received and the Scholarship may be awarded to worthy applicant(s) before the closing date.
• The Scholarship Committee may interview selected applicants if it wishes to do so.
• If in any one year the Scholarship Committee forms the view that there are no applicants of sufficient merit, the Scholarship will not be awarded for that year.

Application Deadline

August 31, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to The University of Notre Dame Australia on ichthys.org.au to apply

• Download the printer-friendly Information Sheet. Download the Application Form.
• Applications must be made via email to [email protected]; or by post to PO Box 2074 Rossmoyne WA 6148.

Please direct all enquiries to [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit Christian Leaders scholarship webpage.