Applications are currently being accepted for the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Refugee Scholarship 2027 in Australia. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ACU Refugee Scholarship
ACU Refugee Scholarship supports international students from refugee or asylum seeker backgrounds by covering tuition and student services fees to enable study at ACU. The ACU Refugee Scholarship helps talented students overcome barriers to higher education and pursue undergraduate, diploma or foundation studies starting Semester 1, 2027.
The scholarship is offered by Australian Catholic University and is administered through the ACU Scholarships Office and ACU Global Engagement. ACU expects recipients to have the support of a community organisation or education partner and to meet ongoing academic and visa-related requirements as outlined by the university
Benefits of ACU Refugee Scholarship
- The full cost of your tuition fees for the duration of your course (refer to the ongoing requirements section below) will be covered.
- The Student Services and Amenities Fees will also be covered.
ACU Refugee Scholarship Requirements
- Citizenship: hold one of the following: Temporary Humanitarian Stay visa (Subclass 449)
- Citizenship: hold one of the following: Temporary Protection visa (Subclass 785)
- Citizenship: hold one of the following: Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (Subclass 786)
- Citizenship: hold one of the following: Safe Haven Enterprise visa (Subclass 790)
- Anyone on a bridging visa and who has applied for a Permanent Protection visa (subclass 866).
- Have the support of a community organisation or education partner* who can provide a written reference.
- Course: any ACU Undergraduate Degree, Diploma or Foundation Studies course.
- Study load: full-time (exemptions can apply in special circumstances)
- Have received an offer to commence a new course at ACU as an international student in Semester 1, 2027.
Application Date and Process
- A written statement* of approximately 300 words outlining what inspired you to choose this degree at ACU and how this course aligns with your long-term career goals.
- A letter of recommendation from a community organisation or education partner who will provide a reference. Additional personal or character letters of recommendation are welcome (up to 2 maximum).
- Certified** copy of passport
- Certified** copy of visa
- Certified** copy of Immicard (ID) (if available)
- Details of your most recent completed education
- A copy of your ACU course offer.
Application Deadline
11 January, 2027
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