2026 Hansen Scholarship

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Eligibility and Conditions

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  1. Before filling out this application form, it is critically important that you read and understand the Eligibility Requirements and Selection Criteria of the Hansen Scholarship Program and be eligible to apply. You must:
  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia; or
  • have applied for or be the holder of an Australian temporary or permanent protection visa, and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia; or
  • be an Australian citizen and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate outside Australia.
  • be aged between 16 and 20 years of age in the year of application
  • be on track to achieve a minimum Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 90 (or the IB equivalent)
  • experience financial circumstances that present a challenge to attending The University of Melbourne (you or your family receive Commonwealth Income Support / Centrelink). Not applicable to applicants who have applied for or are a holder of an Australian temporary or permanent protection visa.

If you are confident that you meet all the Eligibility Requirements and Selection Criteria, you can start the application form.

Academic Reference
As part of this application, you will need to provide the contact details of your preferred teacher, year 11 or 12 coordinator or principal, who will be contacted by Hansen Scholarship Program Staff for an Academic Reference. We recommend you speak to your chosen referee about your intention to apply for the Hansen Scholarship Program as soon as possible to ensure they have adequate time to prepare their endorsement. The information provided in their statement is to verify your academic achievement and likelihood of reaching an ATAR of at least 90 (or IB equivalent).

You are required to provide your most recent school report as part of this application. Your application will not be considered if you do not include your school report. 

Privacy Policy
All information contained in your scholarship application will remain strictly confidential. The University of Melbourne is committed to protecting personal information provided by you in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). All information collected by the University is governed by the University’s Privacy Policy. For further information about how the University deals with personal information or to access your information, please refer to the University’s Privacy Policy or contact the University’s Privacy Officer at privacy-officer@unimelb.edu.au.

For any questions or queries, please fil out the Enquiry Form and we will endeavor to get back to you within 3 business days. 

Are you an Australian citizen, permanent resident, the applicant or holder of a temporary or permanent Australian humanitarian visa? * Required
Does not include temporary international student visa or New Zealand citizenship. Please reach out to us if you are unsure that your visa status meets eligibility requirements.
Are you currently enrolled in Australian Year 12 or the final year of the International Baccalaureate in 2025? * Required
Are you currently aged between 16 and 20 years? * Required
Are you on track to receive an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 90? * Required
Hansen Scholarships will only be offered to enrolled students with an indicative ATAR of 90 or higher (or IB equivalent).
Do you intend to apply for a University of Melbourne undergraduate course for commencement in 2026? * Required
Do you or your parents/guardians receive Commonwealth Income Support / Centrelink benefits? Or have you applied for or are a holder of an Australian temporary or permanent protection visa? * Required

Ineligible

If you have answered "no" to any of the above questions, you are not eligible for the Hansen Scholarship Program, and your application will not be considered.