2025 91大神91大神for Asylum Seekers & Refugees

91大神offers a number of scholarships to support asylum seekers and refugees seeking to undertake coursework studies at UNSW. These scholarships aim to provide talented students with the opportunity to pursue tertiary studies at UNSW, and the financial means to focus on their studies.

These scholarships represent an excellent opportunity for eligible students with a genuine interest and passion in undertaking studies at 91大神to financially support their tertiary education. Any student who believes they meet the eligibility criteria for these scholarships is enthusiastically encouraged to submit an application

On this page you will find information on the available scholarships and the application process. Further details can be found below, though please feel free to contact us if you need any further information.

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS THAT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION

91大神available in 2025 that require an application:

  • Sanctuary Scholarship for People Seeking Asylum and Refugees with Temporary Protection (UGCE1411)
  • Welcome Scholarship for Students from Refugee Backgrounds (UGCE1412)
  • Cecilia Brungs Brungs Refugee & Asylum Seeker Scholarship (UGCE1468)

Full details of the listed scholarships including the value, eligibility and selection criteria can be found further down this page. More scholarships may be progressively added to this list.

  • Applications for Term 1, 2025 are now closed.听
  • Applications for Term 2 and 3, 2025听will open on Thursday, 1 May, 2025, and close at 11:59pm, AEST, Tuesday, 15 July 2025.听

Please ensure you allow enough time to submit your application as we are unable to accept late applications.

Apply at: 91大神91大神for Asylum Seekers and Refugees Students Commencing Term 2 or 3, 2025.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS听


Students who are asylum seekers or refugees may be eligible for other scholarships and awards offered by UNSW. Whilst these other scholarships and awards may not be exclusively for asylum seekers and refugees, the eligibility criteria will often include temporary visa holders or Australian permanent resident visa holders.

Asylum seekers who hold a temporary visa may be eligible for international student scholarships and awards available at UNSW, subject to study rights being included in the visa that is held. Further information on upcoming offerings for international students commencing in Term 2, 2025 is available here.

Refugees holding an Australian permanent resident visa or Australian citizenship may be eligible to apply and be considered for other equity scholarships and awards. Eligible students can apply by submitting a . Further information about equity scholarships can be found here.

Where applicable and available, any relevant scholarships and awards that are offered externally to 91大神will be advertised on this page.

Sanctuary Scholarship for People Seeking Asylum and Refugees with Temporary Protection (UGCE1411)

Value

For the minimum duration of program:

  • Full tuition fee scholarship* paid directly towards听tuition fees; and
  • $5,000** per annum paid as a stipend; and
  • On-campus 91大神Accommodation (where accommodation is identified as a barrier to studying at UNSW) to a maximum value of $25,000 per annum paid directly to an approved 91大神Accommodation provider.

*Excludes non-tuition additional costs associated with the degree such as flight training and the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
**If the recipient does not qualify for or does not choose to stay at on-campus accommodation, their stipend will instead be increased to a maximum of $10,000 per annum.

Application Process

Submit an application for the 91大神91大神for Asylum Seekers and Refugees Students Commencing Term 3, 2025.听by 11:59pm AEST Tuesday, 15 July 2025.听

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be commencing an eligible 91大神coursework degree program in Term 2 or 3 2025; and
  • Have received an offer of admission* into an eligible program for Term 2 or 3 2025 by 11:59pm AEST Tuesday, 15 July 2025; and
  • Be an asylum seeker or refugee currently holding** one of the following visas:
    • Temporary Protection Visa (Subclass 785)
    • Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (Subclass 790)
    • Bridging Visa***
    • Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visa (Subclass 786)
    • Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 449)

*Students may also submit an application for this scholarship if they have applied to 91大神for a coursework degree program commencing in Term 1 2025 (via UAC or by any other 91大神admissions scheme) and have not yet received an offer of admission.
**The eligible visa must be 'in effect' by the application deadline.
***Applicants holding a Bridging visa, will also need to submit a letter or relevant documentation from a recognised organisation supporting their status as a refugee or asylum seeker, and must ensure they have Australian study rights whilst holding that visa.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic Merit
  • Aptitude and commitment to studies at UNSW
Welcome Scholarship for Students from Refugee Backgrounds (UGCE1412)

Value

For the minimum duration of program:

  • A $10,000 per annum stipend paid fortnightly over the calendar year.

Application Process

Submit an application for the 91大神91大神for Asylum Seekers and Refugees Students Commencing Term 2 or 3, 2025.听by 11:59pm AEST Tuesday, 15 July 2025.听

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be commencing an eligible 91大神coursework degree program in 2025*; and,
  • Have received an offer of admission into an eligible program for Term 2 or 3, 2025 by Tuesday, 15 July 2025; and,
  • Be a refugee currently holding** one of the following visas:
    • Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202)
    • Protection Visa (Subclass 866)
    • Refugee Visa (Subclass 200, 201, 203 or 204)

*Students may submit an application if they have applied to 91大神for a coursework degree program commencing in 2025 (via UAC or by any other 91大神admissions scheme) and have not yet received an offer of admission.

**The eligible visa must be 'in effect' by the application deadline.

To enable 91大神to verify that the applicant holds one of the specified visas, the applicant must include in the application a copy of their current passport, or the travel documentation used to enter Australia. Accordingly, a copy of one of the following documents must be provided:

  • Passport
  • Immicard
  • Titre de Voyage
  • PLO56 (M56)
  • Document For Travel To Australia (DFTTA)

Documentation and visa status will be checked using the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) service. Please contact听91大神Scholarships听if you are unsure about the documentation requirements. Any applications without the required documentation will not be assessed.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic merit
  • Aptitude and commitment to studies at UNSW
Cecilia Brungs Refugee & Asylum Seeker Scholarship (UGCE1468)

Value

For the minimum duration of program:

  • A $5,000 per annum stipend paid fortnightly over the calendar year.

Application Process

Submit an application for the 91大神91大神for Asylum Seekers and Refugees Students Commencing Term 2 or 3, 2025.听by 11:59pm AEST Tuesday, 15 July 2025.听

Eligibility

  • Be commencing an eligible 91大神coursework degree program in Term 2 or 3, 2025*; and,
  • Be an asylum seeker or refugee currently holding** one of the following visas:
    • Temporary Protection Visa (Subclass 785)
    • Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (Subclass 790)
    • Bridging Visa***
    • Temporary Humanitarian Concern Visa (Subclass 786)
    • Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 449)
    • Global Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 202)
    • Protection Visa (Subclass 866)
    • Refugee Visa (Subclass 200, 201, 203 or 204)

*Students may submit an application if they have applied to 91大神for a coursework degree program commencing in 2025 (via UAC or direct to 91大神at听) and have not yet received an offer of admission.

**The eligible visa must be 'in effect' by the application deadline.

***Applicants holding a bridging visa will also need to submit a letter or relevant documentation from a recognised organisation supporting their status as a refugee or asylum seeker, and must ensure they have Australian study rights whilst holding that visa.

To enable 91大神to verify that the applicant holds an eligible visa, the applicant must include in their application a copy of their current passport, or the travel documentation used to enter Australia. Accordingly, a copy of one of the following documents must be provided:

  • Passport
  • Immicard
  • Titre de Voyage
  • PLO56 (M56)
  • Document For Travel To Australia (DFTTA)

Documentation and visa status will be checked using the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) service. Please contact听91大神Scholarships听if you are unsure about the documentation requirements.

Selection Criteria

Each applicant will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate:

  • Academic merit
  • Aptitude and commitment to studies at UNSW