2026 S2 Murdoch Senate Bursary
The Murdoch Senate Bursary has been developed to assist students who are facing financial and/or personal hardship with some of the costs associated with studying at Murdoch University.
Both commencing and continuing students who are facing personal/financial hardship are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, NZ Citizen, or on a Humanitarian Visa
- be enrolled at Murdoch in your first undergraduate course
- be enrolled full time (at least 9 credit points), or have exceptional reasons for studying part-time or external
- be in financial and/or personal hardship
Students commencing nursing in Semester 2 who are only able to be enrolled in 2 units (6 credit points) and studying externally are eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Complete the online application form here and attach supporting documents within the form.
Please save all files and name with your Surname, First Name Initial, and Date - Eg: ApplicationSmithJ25Aug24 StatementSmithJ25Aug24 ReferenceSmithJ25Aug24
Required Documents
- Evidence of financial and/or personal hardship
Payment Method
Payments will be made directly into recipient's nominated bank account in the following instalments:
- $1,500 in the semester you are awarded
- $1,500 in the consecutive second semester
Scholarship payment processing commences from week 7 of each respective semester.
Note: While we endeavour to process and pay all scholarship student payments within week 7 and/or 8 of the respective semester, in some unforeseen circumstances your payment may arrive in your bank account later than week 8.
All payments are subject to your acceptance and ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions of the award.