Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship

The Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship is aimed at high-achieving students about to start their first undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne. It's funded and administered by the University for those who finish school with outstanding academic results. This support is not only about money, it also opens doors to special academic and co-curricular programs, helping students make the most of their time at Melbourne, whether they are from Australia or overseas.

For recent school leavers, this scholarship can make starting university less stressful, covering partial or full tuition along with extra funding. It reflects the University’s commitment to attracting students who performed strongly in their secondary studies. Recipients often have more flexibility to choose study options and plan future pathways, such as medicine, law, engineering, or other competitive disciplines.

Academic Focus and Enrichment

Scholars are encouraged to join special enrichment activities and may receive academic mentoring, invitations to events with other scholarship holders and influential university community members, as well as support for overseas exchange. There’s a strong focus on helping students build networks, gain new experiences, and prepare for further study or work.

How it Fits with Study and Visa Plans

If you are an international student, this scholarship can play a big role in your Australian university plans. It often includes a tuition fee remission on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), required for the Australian student visa (subclass 500). Domestic students benefit from course fee help and living support. All recipients join a community of students recognised for academic achievement and potential.

• Academic achievement: Must be a current Year 12 (or final-year secondary) student with outstanding results (such as high ATAR or equivalent international qualification).
• First undergraduate degree: Have not previously undertaken tertiary studies (students with advanced standing or prior university study usually ineligible).
• Offer of admission: Must have received an offer to a full-time undergraduate program at the University of Melbourne.
• Residency: Open to both Australian citizens, permanent residents, and international students. Residency requirements may affect individual entitlements.
• Course requirements: Applies to select bachelor degrees. Some degrees or streams may have specific eligibility thresholds.

• Fee remission: Full or partial tuition fee reductions for the normal duration of an eligible undergraduate program.
• Allowance: May include a living allowance or relocation grant for students from outside Victoria or overseas. Check value and conditions on the official page.
• Enrichment program: Priority access to mentoring, research, internship and leadership development opportunities.
• Overseas study support: Extra funding or guarantees for overseas exchange or study abroad opportunities, where available.
• Special events: Invitations to dedicated events, networking, and regular contact with peers and academics through the Chancellor’s Scholars community.

• Research eligible courses: Review the University of Melbourne’s undergraduate courses and check which meet the scholarship criteria.
• Confirm academic eligibility: Ensure your predicted or achieved results place you among the highest-ranking applicants. Review minimum ATAR or equivalent published by the university.
• Apply for admission: Submit an application for your preferred undergraduate course through the usual pathway (VTAC for domestic, direct or authorized agent for international).
• Automatic consideration: There is usually no separate application for the scholarship; eligible students who are among the highest achieving will be considered automatically upon receiving an offer.
• Receive scholarship offer: If selected, a scholarship offer will arrive with or soon after your course offer. Read the conditions and accept as directed, meeting all deadlines.
• Prepare documentation: For international students, include details of your scholarship when requesting your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for your subclass 500 student visa.
• Stay in touch: For conditional offers, make sure you meet all requirements and check for communication from the scholarships office regarding enrolment, award conditions, or enrichment opportunities.