Australia is one of the prime locations in the world where international students come to study short term courses, bachelor programs and research degrees.
While many students aim for scholarships, others pay the tuition fees along with the accommodation and daily expenses.
The universities in Australia assist students through different types of scholarships, one of them being the ‘family scholarship’.
Family Scholarship
According to the Griffith University , a family scholarship is for an immediate family member of the international student including a sibling, parent or child. It could be a current Griffith student or an alumnus.
“Griffith International offers a $1,000 contribution towards the first trimester of tuition fees to immediate family members of current Griffith students and alumni.”
Other universities are also offering family scholarships with different perks for the student families.
The University of Adelaide offers a 25% tuition fee reduction for the minimum standard full-time duration of the scholar's chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
“The University of Adelaide offers the Family Scholarship (International) to commencing international undergraduate and postgraduate students who are either spouse or immediate family of an existing University of Adelaide student or alumnus.”
When to apply?
The universities state that whilst these scholarships are available throughout the year, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible so they have sufficient time for visa and study preparations.
Family scholarships for Australian citizens or permanent residents
Students at their graduation ceremony Source: Digital Vision
Most of the family scholarships are targeted for the international students but there are a few which are aimed for the local students.
The University of Melbourne offers a ‘first in the family scholarship’.
“The First in the Family Scholarships are awarded to commencing Bachelor of Commerce students who will be the first in their family to attend university and who have experienced disadvantage. Recipients of the scholarship will automatically be admitted into the Abernethy Scholars Program.” According to the university’s .
The scholarship offers $10,000 annually for the normal duration of studies in Bachelor of Commerce (three years).
All the above family scholarships offered by the universities have their own terms and conditions according to the university requirements. For further details, visit the university’s website.
