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
This scholarship opens for applications on the 5th October 2025. You will need your Murdoch Student ID to access the online application form.
You are welcome to express your interest in this scholarship by emailing us at mu_scholarships_eoi@murdoch.edu.au noting your name and the scholarship you are interested in within the subject heading of the email. Expressing your interest will enable us to send you a reminder to be one of the first to apply for this scholarship as soon as it opens.
Required Documents
This scholarship requires you to provide the following:
- Complete the online application form here and attach supporting documents within the form.
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.