Victoria Student Bursary

Each year, the Melbourne Bond Alumni Committee offers the Victoria Student Bursary, aimed at supporting prospective students from Victoria who are interested in pursuing their passions and enhancing their educational experience at Bond University. Successful candidates will be provided with a cash award of up to $5,000.

The Victoria Student Bursary was first conceived in 2019 and established in 2020 to support and incentivise any Bond University Student from Victoria to take up their offer of studies at Bond University on the Gold Coast.  This award is part of an annual grant and fund-raising efforts by the Melbourne Bond Alumni Committee.

Application dates

OPEN: To be confirmed 

Eligibility

Available to those who have been a resident of Victoria, Australia for at least the past 5 years.

Value

Provides a cash award of up to $5,000.

Level of study

Available to those applying for undergraduate or postgraduate study, who have not yet commenced at Bond University.

FAQS

Am I eligible for this scholarship?

To be eligible to apply for this bursary, you must:

  1. Meet the standard entry requirements for your chosen program of study
  2. Not already be enrolled in your program of choice
  3. Have been a resident of Victoria for the past 5 years prior to making this application
  4. Have not received this award previously
How do I apply for this scholarship?

If you meet the eligibility criteria for this bursary, we encourage you to apply by following the below steps:

  1. Complete the Bond University Study Application Form to lodge your application for your chosen program. Learn more about this process.
  2. Complete the Bond University Scholarship Application Form. Simply use the same log-in details as used for your study application and enter 'scholarship' in the keyword field on the Start an Application tab. 

You must complete and submit your scholarship application before the application closing date as no late scholarship applications will be considered! 

Do I need to prepare anything for my application?

Yes! You will be required to provide the following documents as part of your application:

  • Your resume. This should be uploaded to your scholarship application as one Word or PDF document.  
  • Submit a statement of no more than 300 words outlining how this bursary will enhance your educational experience or your ability to pursue your passions and interests. This should be uploaded to your scholarship application as one Word or PDF document.
  • Proof of residence in Victoria for the past 5 years (for example a statement from school, employer, landlord, council rates, etc.)
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?

Yes! We encourage you to apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible for. This should all be done in the one scholarship application form. You will only be considered for the scholarships you have applied for so ensure you have included them all in your application before you submit it!

If you are applying for more than one scholarship with different application closing dates, it is important to submit your scholarship application form by the earliest scholarship closing date.

When do applications open and close for this scholarship?

Applications open 1 May, 2026, and close at 11:59pm AEST on Monday, 31 August, 2026.

Please note, if you are applying for scholarships with different closing dates, you must submit your full scholarship application by the earliest closing date.

If you have a question about this scholarship that is isn't answered above, we're here to help!

We've put together the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Follow the link below to review these carefully to find the answers to your questions. If you still have a question after reviewing our FAQs, please contact us and our team will be happy to help.

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Next steps after applying

You've submitted your scholarship application, so what happens next?

Scholarship applications are reviewed once the relevant scholarship closing date has passed, so take a deep breath and hold tight!

Once scholarship applications have closed, you will be sent an important email outlining the next steps in the selection process relevant to the scholarship(s) you have applied for. 

Each scholarship has a different selection process and we will keep in touch throughout the way. All applicants will be notified of their scholarship outcome by email.

Terms and conditions of scholarships

View our full scholarship terms and conditions in the Bond University Enrolment Policy, in section 4.10.

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You've submitted your scholarship application, so what happens next?

Scholarship applications are reviewed once the relevant scholarship closing date has passed, so take a deep breath and hold tight!

Once scholarship applications have closed, you will be sent an important email outlining the next steps in the selection process relevant to the scholarship(s) you have applied for. 

Each scholarship has a different selection process and we will keep in touch throughout the way. All applicants will be notified of their scholarship outcome by email.

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