Hume Multiversity Tertiary Scholarship
Since March 2020, COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on the lives of Hume City residents and businesses.
As a part of the COVID-19 response package, Hume has allocated funding to develop a Hume resident scholarship program to support residents in undertaking a course with one of the Multiversity tertiary partners.
About the program
The Hume program is developed in conjunction with Victoria University. It supports Hume City residents with their study for one academic year.
The program is designed to help improve the employability of Hume residents through increased participation in tertiary study. It will also help build the capacity of Hume residents to apply for other tertiary scholarships and provide qualifications targeting growth industries in Hume or industries in need of skilled employees.
Value & benefits
This scholarship is valued at up to $2,500 for one academic year only.
Scholarships will be paid in two installments per year, subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be:
- a current resident within the Hume local government area (refer to the list of eligible postcodes)
- undertaking your first qualification between a Certificate III and a Bachelor Degree
- accepted and enrolled into a course of study at Victoria University, studying at least 0.5 study load
Assessment & selection
Applications will be shortlisted by a representative of the VU Scholarships Office.
Recipients will be selected on a first in, first served basis by a committee of representatives from the VU Scholarships Office.