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Commonwealth Scholarships

From April 2010, all university students receiving student income support - Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY - will receive a Student Start-up Scholarship for each year of their course to assist with education costs. Students may also be eligible to receive a Relocation Scholarship to assist with the costs of establishing accommodation.

For further information visit www.centrelink.com.au, www.goingtouni.gov.au


Courses Eligible

Any Higher Education program.


Eligibility / Selection Criteria

All university students receiving student income support – Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY.

Please note

  • If you are currently in receipt of the Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (including Indigenous) from the University, you cannot also receive the Start-up Scholarship for the same period from Centrelink.
  • If you are currently in receipt of the Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (including Indigenous) from the University, you cannot also receive the Relocation Scholarship for the same period from Centrelink.

Value

See www.centrelink.com.au

How To Apply

Scholarships are paid automatically to eligible students through Centrelink. No application is requried.


Contact

Centrelink at www.centrelink.com.au

Telephone: 13 24 90

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