Victoria University is an Australian public university based in Melbourne, Victoria. It is a dual-sector tertiary institution providing courses in both higher education and Technical and Further Education.

Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue an undergraduate degree.

Eligible Countries: This scholarship is open to Australian citizens or those who have permanent residence status.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Students commencing their first undergraduate degree program at Victoria University
  • Year 12 school leavers and students who are returning to study aged between 18 – 25 years old
  • Applicants who have been accepted into a full time undergraduate academic program and who will be commencing their studies in Semester 1 of 2018
  • Applicants who have attained a minimum ATAR score of 75
  • Applicants who complete the scholarship application in full and lodge it by the advertised closing date with the specified University office
  • Australian citizens or have permanent residence status.

Method of Application: Please provide the following documentation in support of your application:

  • A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
  • Attach a typed personal statement (800-1000 words) addressing the following criteria:
    • Your academic standing
    • The measure of leadership and leadership potential demonstrated in your academic and personal life
    • The level and quality of community participation undertaken by you (including volunteering, work history, sporting and other community activities undertaken in/outside of school)
    • The reasons for selecting the particular program of study in which you are enrolled and your long-term goals as a result of this study
    • The degree to which the scholarship would enable you to best meet your educational and employment goals (what would it mean for you to receive a George Alexander Foundation scholarship?)
  • Attach two referee reports (written in the last 2 years) to support your application.
    Please remember to include the title/position of your referees. They must also be from different organisations.

    • Academic reference – from a person qualified to comment on your academic studies, preferably a subject coordinator from your secondary school and/or your school principal
    • Character reference – from a person competent to supply a character reference (for example, a person with whom you have undertaken volunteer work or community activities or a current or past employer) outlining your suitability for the scholarship. This statement cannot be written by someone related to you.
  • Complete a three-year plan as shown in  this three-year plan example

Apply for the George Alexander Foundation Leadership Scholarship using the online Scholarships Application Portal.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

Scholarship Application Deadline: February 01, 2019