ACU Refugee Scholarship

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.

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.

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 a community organisation or education partner who will provide a reference. Additional personal or character letters of recommendation are welcome (up to 2 maximum). Shortlisted applicants' references may be contacted by ACU.
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 course offer.

NOTE: Applicants must apply as an international student, to ACU or via a Tertiary Admissions Centre (Australian year 12 students).

* 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.

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 1, 2026.

* 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.

Value

This scholarship will cover:

• The full cost of your tuition fees for the duration of your course.
• The Student Services and Amenities Fees.