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Vynka Hohnen Scholarship

Overview

The Vynka Hohnen Scholarship was established in memory of Vynka Hohnen, a law student at Bond University from May 1995 to December 1997, and is proudly supported by the Hohnen Family and the Western Australian community. It is awarded annually to a Year 12 student enrolled at a Western Australian secondary school who demonstrates a high level of leadership, a history of involvement and contribution to their school or local community, and a capacity for high academic achievement.

As a Vynka Hohnen Scholar, you will be provided with 100% tuition remission for any single undergraduate degree (excluding the Bond Medical Program and Diploma entry students), and be expected to start in the January semester of the year following completion of Year 12.

Please note; if you are short-listed for this scholarship you must attend a selection weekend, held at Bond University, on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, 2026. This is a mandatory component of the selection process for short-listed applicants and the University will cover all travel and accommodation expenses. Further information will be provided to those that are short-listed.  

Applications are closed.

Application dates

OPEN: 1 May, 2026 (10am AEST)

CLOSE: 30 July, 2026 (11:59pm AEST)

Eligibility

Available to domestic students completing Year 12 at a Western Australian secondary school.

Value

Provides 100% tuition remission for any single undergraduate degree (excluding the Bond Medical Program and Diploma entry students).

Level of study

Available to those applying for undergraduate study, who have not yet commenced at Bond or another tertiary institution.  

FAQS

Am I eligible for this scholarship?

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

  • Be a domestic student completing Year 12 at a Western Australian secondary school.
  • Be predicted to achieve a minimum of ATAR 95.00 or IB Diploma 38.
  • Hold a demonstrated record of leadership, initiative, and service to your school and/or community.  
  • Be prepared to maintain the level of academic and personal excellence that distinguished you as an applicant once you have commenced at Bond. 
How do I apply for this scholarship?

If you meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship, 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! As a Vynka Hohnen Scholarship applicant, you will be required to submit the following documents as part of your scholarship application:

  • Evidence of your leadership, initiative, and service to your school and/or community. It is a COMPULSORY component of your application to use our Summary of Achievements template to present this evidence. You will need to complete all sections of the template provided and upload it as one Word or PDF document, to your scholarship application. 
    Your application CANNOT be considered if you provide your evidence in any other form, such as a personal CV or resume. 
     
  • Academic responses to two questions. Your responses should be entered into your scholarship application where prompted. We suggest drafting your responses in a Word document first and then copying and pasting them into the relevant fields in your application:
    1.    Feedback plays a critical role in personal development, shaping how individuals understand their progress and adjust their strategies in the classroom, on the sporting field/pool, and in the performing arts auditorium. Describe a time when feedback affected your motivation (either positively or negatively). Analyse why that feedback had the effect it did. How did you respond, or, in hindsight, how should you have responded?

    Write a 250-word academic response using first-person language. Do not include research, quotes or referencing and do not use generative AI, such as ChatGPT.

    2.    Different people in a group can have different ideas about what they are trying to achieve. Think about a group project you participated in where not everyone shared the same priorities (for example, getting good marks, finishing quickly, or learning new skills). Explain what factors led to the success or failure of the group project.
     

    Write a 250-word academic response using first-person language. Do not include research, quotes or referencing and do not use generative AI, such as ChatGPT.
     

  • A school reference. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide your career advisor's details so please have these on hand. We will follow-up with them directly to request a reference. 
     
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 for 2027 entry open on Thursday, 1 May, 2026 and close on Thursday, 30 July, 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.

VIEW SCHOLARSHIP FAQS

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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