• College Scholarship Program Overview

• Frequently Asked Questions

Please let the Western Chances Programs team know if you would like to apply for any of the following College or University scholarships outlined below so that we can support your application and advise the College/University of your interest.

The Dafydd Lewis Trust & Mary Jane Lewis Foundation Scholarships

The Daffyd Lewis Trust (DLT) and Mary Jane Lewis Foundation (MJL) Scholarships are equity and merit-based scholarships available respectively to young men and women entering their first year of university. Western Chances identifies candidates for the DLT and MJL scholarships, supports their applications and advocates on their behalf. Scholarships are awarded for 3 years and are valued at $10,000 per annum.

You are eligible to apply if you come from a low socioeconomic background, are planning to study a full-time undergraduate degree at any university and have attended a Victorian State Secondary School for the last five consecutive years

Applications open 21st July and close 23rd December

View the 2024 Dafydd Lewis Trust Scholarship guidelines and application form

View the 2024 Mary Jane Lewis Foundation Scholarship guidelines and application form

Janet Clarke Hall College Scholarships

Janet Clarke Hall offers residential scholarships to young people.

• Students must be enrolled at The University of Melbourne, Monash University (Pharmacy) or RMIT

• 1st year full time students and postgraduate students are eligible to apply

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic merit and community service

• The cost of a full residential place is $38,000 per year, with major scholarships offered of between $5,000 and $25,000 per year

• Residential scholarships cover furnished room, all meals, academic tutorials, mentoring & social activities, UoM sports membership

Applications are now open and close in April 2025 but are encouraged to be submitted prior to the end of the November

• Applications are to be submitted via the UniMelb Intercollegiate portal with Janet Clarke Hall selected as ‘Preference 1’

• College tours are held every Tuesday & Friday at 11.30am. Bookings essential.

Mannix College Scholarships

Mannix College offers residential scholarships to young people.

• Students must be enrolled at Monash University

• All full-time students in any year level studying an on-campus degree at Bachelor level or higher are eligible to apply

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic merit & community service

• The cost of a full residential place is $26,253 per year, with major scholarships offered of between $5,000 and $10,000 per year

• Residential scholarships cover full accommodation, meals & utilities, access to academic tutorials, study & wellbeing support

Applications open on 5th August and close on 11th November 2024

• You can apply to Mannix College before you receive an offer to study at Monash University

• Open day, Sunday 4th August. Various College tour dates are available upon request

Newman College Scholarships

Newman College offers residential scholarships to young people.

• Students must be enrolled at The University of Melbourne, Monash University (Pharmacy), RMIT or ACU

• 1st year full time students and postgraduate students are eligible to apply. Newman will discuss opportunities for other year levels to apply upon request

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic merit, good character and community service

• The full cost of a residential place is $29,310 per year, with major scholarships offered of between $5,000 and $15,000 per year

• Residential scholarships cover full accommodation, meals & utilities, access to cultural & sporting opportunities including academic tutorials

Applications opened on 1st March and close 1st December 2024

• Applications are to be submitted via the UniMelb Intercollegiate portal with Newman College selected as ‘Preference 1’

• Private tours conducted upon request.

• An information flyer on the Newman College Scholarship Program can be found here

Ormond College Scholarships

Ormond College offers residential and non-residential scholarships to young people.

• Students must be enrolled at The University of Melbourne

• 1st year and 2nd year undergraduate students are eligible to apply

• Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and potential, engagement in community service and financial need for the three years of an undergraduate degree

• The full cost of a residential place is $29,720 per year and a non-residential place $10,312 per year

• Major scholarships are offered of between $10,000 and $25,000 per year for residential scholarships and the full cost of $10,312 for non-residential scholarships

• Residential scholarships cover accommodation, all meals and all College tutoring & mentoring programs

• Non-residential scholarships cover some meals and all College tutoring & mentoring programs

Applications opened in April and close on 27th October 2024

• Applications are to be submitted via the UniMelb Intercollegiate portal with Ormond College selected as ‘Preference 1’

• Various College tour dates are available

• An information flyer on the Ormond College Financial Assistance Scholarship Program can be found here

Trinity College Scholarships

Trinity College offers residential scholarships to young people.

• Students must be enrolled at The University of Melbourne

• 1st year and 2nd year undergraduate students are eligible to apply

• Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit & potential, extra-curricular activities & community engagement

• The full cost of a residential place is $38,400 per year, with major scholarships offered of between $5,000 and $38,000 per year

• Residential scholarships cover accommodation, all meals, up to full residential College fees, academic tutorials, mentoring & social activities

Scholarship applications opened in April and close on 15th October 2024

• Applications are to be submitted via the UniMelb Intercollegiate portal with Trinity College selected as ‘Preference 1’

• Open Day, Sunday 18th August. Various College tour dates available

• An information flyer on the Trinity College Scholarship Program can be found here

Victoria University - Access Scholarships

Western Chances recipients who attend Victoria University are offered the $1,000 Access Scholarship for up to four years of study. Western Chances recipients do not need to go through the formal application process, they automatically qualify. 35 scholarships are available each year.

Recipients must apply via the Victoria University Western Chances Scholarship link below.

Applications open January - March of each year

Deakin University - Western Chances Scholarship

Western Chances recipients entering their first year of study at Deakin University are eligible to apply for the Deakin Western Chances Scholarship valued at up to $4,000 for their first year of study.

Recipients must apply via the Deakin University Western Chances Scholarship link below.

Applications open January - March of each year

RMIT Equity Notebook Grant

Through the RMIT Equity Notebook Grant, Western Chances nominates up to ten recipients who are enrolled in first year full time study to receive a free laptop valued at $1,000.

Contact the Western Chances Programs team if you would like to apply for a laptop grant for your first year of study at RMIT.

Applications open January - March of each year