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.
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.