Scholarships
Open Universities Australia offers Can Do Scholarships, Academic Achievement Scholarships and Burmese Refugees in Thailand Scholarships to assist OUA students with their studies.
'Can Do' Scholarships
OUA understands that not every student experiences the same study opportunities and in 2012 is introducing the 'Can Do' Scholarships to assist new students to get started.
The Can Do Scholarship is ideal for students that:
- Have never studied at higher education level
- Would like to qualify for admission to a degree AND;
- Would like to be able to afford it.
This scholarship offers students the kick-start needed to achieve the above by covering the tuition fees of the introductory units required to qualify for a Commonwealth supported place, which is a place in an undergraduate course of study where the Australian Government contributes towards the cost of your education.
Additionally, as a Commonwealth supported place student you can also access the HECS-HELP government loan scheme available to eligible students to help pay for your studies.
To apply for the scholarship, you must be:
- An Australian citizen or Permanent Humanitarian visa resident in Australia
- Eligible to receive Centrelink benefits for the duration of your study with OUA
- Able to demonstrate your commitment and capability to study at university level
- Intending to complete a Commonwealth supported place degree course through OUA studies
- Not yet eligible for a Commonwealth supported place degree but may have completed some OUA preparatory or undergraduate units
In 2012 OUA will be offering the 'Can Do' Scholarship for the following Commonwealth supported place courses listed below. Applicants should refer to the relevant course page on the website for the Commonwealth supported place course admission criteria for the minimum number of units required.
The Can Do Scholarship covers tuition fees for a maximum of four undergraduate units and three preparatory units.
- Curtin University
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art & Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Internet Communications)
- Bachelor of Arts (Librarianship & Corporate Information Management)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing & Publishing)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Griffith University
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Murdoch University
- Bachelor of Arts (Community Development)
- Bachelor of Arts (Security, Terrorism and Counter-terrorism)
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Bachelor of Behavioural Studies
- Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Technology (Information Systems)
- University of South Australia
- Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Studies)
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Associate Degree in Engineering
How to apply
Applications will be received throughout the year and awarded according to the demand for each course. Successful applicants will start their studies in the next available Study Period and are generally expected to maintain continuous full time enrolment as required for Centrelink payments eligibility.
To apply you need to complete the application form below and include any relevant documentation or information to enable OUA to process your application and establish your financial status eligibility. Shortlisted applicants may be requested to provide contact details for referees who can provide information about your academic potential to succeed at university study.
'Can Do' Scholarship applications for Study Period 3 close Sunday, 1st July 2012.
OUA Can Do Scholarships Application Form
For further information please refer to the Terms and Conditions below or email the Scholarships Officer at scholarships@open.edu.au
Academic Achievement Scholarships
OUA recognises students' excellence and proudly offers scholarships each year to reward our students' academic achievements.The highest achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking study through Curtin, Griffith, Macquarie, Monash, RMIT, Swinburne and University of South Australia are considered for these awards. Depending on the specific award, the scholarships cover multiple units and provide a great incentive to keep studying.
OUA offers three different categories of academic scholarships:
- Undergraduate Academic Achievement Scholarships
- Indigenous Australian Academic Scholarship
- Postgraduate Academic Achievement Scholarship
How to apply
Scholarships for 2012 are now closed but check back soon as applications for 2013 scholarships open in October 2012.
For further information please email the Scholarships Officer at awards@open.edu.au.
Burmese Refugees in Thailand Scholarships
OUA is proud to offer 25 scholarships to Burmese refugees for the completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. The scholarship covers most costs including unit fees and textbooks. We also provide in-country support through a project coordinator. There is a rolling intake as places become available.
To be eligible to apply, prospective students must:
- Be a refugee from Burma, living in Thailand;
- Have completed a Post-Ten education program or have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience;
- Demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English;
- Demonstrate the motivation and capacity to successfully complete a university program;
- Be computer literate and have access to a computer and the internet.
These scholarships are awarded on the basis of Record of Results, application form, references, tests (English and IT skills) and interview.
For further information regarding application and selection procedures, email thein.naing@open.edu.au
