Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to current students who are experiencing financial hardship and are studying one of the listed degrees involving social work, nursing or inclusive education. Two scholarships are offered in the study area of nursing and one each for social work and inclusive education.
Applications
No offered in 2025
Total scholarship value
$10,000 per annum
Number offered
Four
Isabella Scarlett Rossi
Walter and Eliza Hall Trust Opportunity Scholarship
As a student from a regional area and a single income family moving to Melbourne to go to university was a major commitment, receiving a scholarship has reduced the financial burden significantly on both myself and my family. Having of the support of a scholarship has meant I have been able to make the most out of university life, especially my course. I have been able to attend and enjoy my placements gaining important industry experience without major concern about the financial burden of the time off work. I have also been able to take part in campus social life, joining an orchestra and also being able to pursue my love of music alongside my degree as well as giving back to the community through the education faculty peer mentoring program. I do not take for granted the opportunities that I have been able to pursue thanks to the increased financial stability my scholarship has provided.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
You must meet the following criteria:
- Commencing or continuing Monash undergraduate student studying full-time in a Commonwealth Supported Place
- Enrolled or intending to enrol in one of the following the degrees involving social work, nursing or education (special needs)
- Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Inclusive Education
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)
- Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours)
- Master of Social Work
- Experiencing financial hardship.
Benefits
$10,000 for a full-time study load (48 credit points of study), paid per year until the minimum points for your degree are completed.
Number offered
Four scholarships are available. Two scholarships to be offered in the study area of nursing and one each for social work and inclusive education.
Selection criteria
Awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain full-time enrolment.
- You must provide a report to the donor of the scholarship at the end of the year.
How to apply
- VTAC applicants - If you think you might be eligible for an equity scholarship, ensure that you apply for the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) to be automatically considered.
- Current Monash students apply directly to Monash.
- This scholarship cannot be deferred.
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