UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Hansen Scholarship at the University of Melbourne
full · bachelors
- Up to AUD 108,000 (~EUR 65,000 (est.))Total package value
- 52 weeks / yearFunded accommodation at Little Hall
- AUD 4,000 / yearAnnual living allowance
- Up to AUD 25,000Career funding on completion
- ATAR 90+Minimum predicted academic result
- Ages 16-20Eligible applicant age range
At a glance
full
Funding
€65k
Max amount
Mar 31, 2027
Deadline
Australia (citizens, permanent residents and protection-visa holders)
Country
University of Melbourne
Provider
The Hansen Scholarship at the University of Melbourne is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship that provides a financial package worth up to AUD 108,000 across an undergraduate degree, covering accommodation, a living allowance and career development grants. Recipients receive fully funded accommodation at Little Hall, the university's residential facility, for 52 weeks per year, plus an annual living allowance of AUD 4,000, a one-time grant of up to AUD 4,000 for an approved international exchange, internship or professional development opportunity, and career-related funding of up to AUD 25,000 on completion of the degree. Asylum seekers also receive full fee remission. The scholarship is open to all undergraduate subjects at the university and targets students who demonstrate academic excellence, resilience and leadership alongside financial need. Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or protection-visa holders, aged 16-20, enrolled in Year 12 or the IB, with a predicted ATAR of 90+ (or IB equivalent) and demonstrated financial hardship. Selection runs in three stages: an online application with an academic reference, an on-demand video interview, and a live interview with the selection panel. Exact dollar values and the current-cycle dates are confirmed by the university each year, so check the official Hansen Scholarship page before you apply.
What's covered
- Accommodation — Fully funded accommodation at Little Hall, the University's residential facility, for 52 weeks per year throughout the undergraduate degree (~AUD 0 cost to the scholar).
- Annual living allowance — An annual living allowance of AUD 4,000 (~EUR 2,400 (est.)) paid throughout the undergraduate degree.
- Professional development grant — A one-time grant of up to AUD 4,000 for an approved international exchange, internship or professional development opportunity.
- Career-related funding — Career-related funding of up to AUD 25,000 (~EUR 15,000 (est.)) provided upon completion of the undergraduate degree.
- Mentoring and fee remission — Access to mentoring, career guidance and leadership programmes, priority access to graduate accommodation at Little Hall, and full fee remission for eligible asylum seekers.
How to apply
Applicants apply online through the SmartyGrants portal, nominate an academic referee, and progress through a video interview and a live selection-panel interview.
- Submit the online application — Apply through the SmartyGrants portal once applications open (around early February), setting out your academic record, circumstances and motivation.
- Nominate an academic referee — Nominate an academic referee, who must submit their reference by the reference deadline (around 11 April).
- Complete the video interview — Shortlisted applicants receive an invitation to an on-demand online video interview, held around April.
- Attend the live panel interview — Finalists are invited to a face-to-face live interview with the selection panel, held between July and August.
- Receive the outcome — Results are announced around August, ahead of the start of the undergraduate year.
Eligibility
Residency statusAustralian citizen, permanent resident, or holder of an Australian temporary or permanent protection visa.
Current studyCurrently enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.
Age and resultsAged 16-20 at the time of application, with a predicted ATAR of 90+ (or IB equivalent).
Financial hardshipDemonstrated financial hardship, for example a family receiving Centrelink benefits.
Asylum seekers are eligible for full fee remission. The scholarship covers all undergraduate subjects offered by the University of Melbourne.
Eligible countries
Australia (citizens, permanent residents and protection-visa holders)
Deadlines
2027 undergraduate intake~31 March 2027 (est.)
Following cycle~March 2028 (est.)
Selection
Candidates are evaluated on academic excellence and commitment to success, resilience in overcoming adversity, leadership, teamwork and contribution to society, and their potential to thrive as a Hansen Scholar. Assessment runs through an online application with academic reference, an on-demand video interview, and a final live interview with the selection panel.
Verified sources
- Hansen Scholarship Program - University of Melbournestudy.unimelb.edu.auofficial
About the provider
The University of Melbourne, established in 1853, is one of Australia's top research universities and is consistently ranked among the leaders in the country. The Hansen Scholarship is funded through philanthropic support to widen access to a Melbourne undergraduate education for talented students facing financial hardship.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Hansen Scholarship?
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It is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship at the University of Melbourne, providing a package worth up to AUD 108,000 covering accommodation, a living allowance and career development support.
How much is the scholarship worth?
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Up to AUD 108,000 (~EUR 65,000 (est.)) in total over the undergraduate degree, including accommodation, an annual allowance and career funding.
What does it cover?
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Funded accommodation at Little Hall for 52 weeks a year, an annual AUD 4,000 living allowance, a one-time grant of up to AUD 4,000 for professional development, and up to AUD 25,000 in career funding on completion.
Who is eligible?
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Australian citizens, permanent residents or protection-visa holders, aged 16-20, enrolled in Year 12 or the IB, with a predicted ATAR of 90+ and demonstrated financial hardship.
Can international students apply?
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The scholarship is for domestic students (citizens, permanent residents and protection-visa holders); asylum seekers are eligible for full fee remission.
What ATAR do I need?
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A predicted ATAR of 90 or above, or the International Baccalaureate equivalent.
Which subjects can I study?
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The scholarship covers all undergraduate subjects offered by the University of Melbourne.
How is the scholarship awarded?
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Through a three-stage process: an online application with an academic reference, an on-demand video interview, and a live interview with the selection panel.
Where do I apply?
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Online through the SmartyGrants portal linked from the official Hansen Scholarship page at the University of Melbourne.
When do applications close?
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Around 31 March 2027 (est.); confirm the exact current-cycle dates on the official Hansen Scholarship page.
What do I need to demonstrate financial hardship?
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Evidence such as your family receiving Centrelink benefits; the application sets out the supporting documentation required.
What are the selection criteria?
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Academic excellence, resilience in overcoming adversity, leadership and contribution to society, and your potential to thrive as a Hansen Scholar.