Tailoring your scholarship types

Equity Scholarships:
When addressing personal or educational disadvantages (e.g., financial hardship, health challenges, or geographic barriers):

• Focus on how you have navigated these challenges and your resilience in pursuing higher education.
• Share only what feels comfortable—there is no need to include distressing details. Our goal is to make the scholarship application process a positive and empowering experience.
• Ensure you’ve included all necessary documentation for your equity assessment, such as your Centrelink CRN or forms completed by health professionals, where applicable.

Excellence Scholarships:
Highlight achievements like academic awards, leadership roles, volunteer work, or participation in special programs (e.g., internships, research, community service). You can often add up to 3 additional supporting documents to evidence these achievements.

Community Leadership Scholarships:
Provide proof of community involvement, leadership positions, or relevant projects (e.g., references or membership in clubs). If relevant, research how the donor supporting the scholarship has contributed to community and discuss how this aligns with your own values and goals.

Prompts for Applicants

You may like to use the below questions as prompts to get you started with your statement:

1. What inspired you to pursue your current field of study? Is there a personal story or challenge that shaped this path?
2. What specific academic achievement are you most proud of, and why?
3. Where do you see yourself in 5–10 years, and how does this scholarship help bridge the gap to that future?
4. Are there any challenges or barriers you’ve overcome that demonstrate your determination or resourcefulness?
5. What unique qualities, skills, or perspectives do you bring to your field of study and future aspirations?