2025 Murdoch Senate Bursary

The Murdoch Senate Bursary has been developed to assist students who are facing financial and/or personal hardship with some of the costs associated with studying at Murdoch University.

Both commencing and continuing students who are facing personal/financial hardship are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

Provider:
Murdoch University Senate
No. of Scholarships:
Multiple
Duration of Award:
1 year
Level of study:
  • Undergraduate
Semester Availability:
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, NZ Citizen, or on a Humanitarian Visa
  • be enrolled at Murdoch in your first undergraduate course
  • be enrolled full time (at least 9 credit points), or have exceptional reasons for studying part-time or external
  • be in financial and/or personal hardship

Students commencing nursing in Semester 2 who are only able to be enrolled in 2 units (6 credit points) and studying externally are eligible to apply.

How to Apply

See instructions under Required Documents

Required Documents

This scholarship requires you to provide the following:

If you have a Murdoch login/Student ID:

  • Complete the online application form here and attach supporting documents within the form.

If you DO NOT have a Murdoch login/Student ID:

  • Complete the application form here
  • Send your supporting documentation to scholarships@murdoch.edu.au

Please save all files and name with your Surname, First Name Initial, and Date - Eg: ApplicationSmithJ25Aug24  StatementSmithJ25Aug24  ReferenceSmithJ25Aug24

Payment Method

Payments will be made directly into your nominated bank account in the following instalments:

  • $1,500 in week 7 or 8 of the semester you are awarded
  • $1,500 in week 7 or 8 of the consecutive second semester

All payments are subject to your acceptance and ongoing compliance with the Terms and Conditions of the award.