Application Form 2026

  • Application Form 2026

  • Prize of Excellence for Victorian Tertiary Studies


    The Tertiary Scholarship Fund (TSF) recognises students who not only excel academically but also contribute meaningfully to their communities.

    We’re looking for individuals who demonstrate:

    • Academic commitment
    • Initiative and leadership
    • Genuine impact in the communities around them

     

    Award categories

     

    • Main Category: all areas of study
    • Chinese Medicine Category: including accupuncture and herbal medicine

    Students may apply for one category only.

     

    General Eligibility (All Applicants)


    To apply, you must: 

    • Be enrolled at an accredited tertiary institution in Victoria
    • Be in your second year of study or beyond
       (including undergraduate, Master by Research, and PhD students)
    • Be enrolled in at least 75% of a full-time study load

  • Additional Requirements by Category

    Main Category

    You must:

    • Demonstrate a genuine commitment to, or passion for, community involvement

    Chinese Medicine Category

    You must:

    • Be studying Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, or a related discipline
    • Demonstrate dedication to health or aged care services
    • Show a commitment to advancing Chinese medicine for the benefit of society

     

    Key Dates


    Applications close 11:59pm, 31 August 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.

    Before You Begin

    • This application takes ~20–30 minutes
    • Suggested response length: 150–250 words per question
    • We value authenticity over perfection. Tell us about your experiences, the impact you’ve made, and why it matters to you.

     

    When you’re ready, click  the ‘Continue’ button below.

  • Section 1

  • APPLICATION CATEGORY

  • You May only submit one application:*

  • Contact Details

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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  • Section 2

  • YOUR STUDIES

    Tell us about your current studies.

  • ACADEMIC RESULTS

    To give us a snapshot of your academic performance, please list up to four of your most recent subjects and results.

  • Subject 1

  • Subject 2

  • Subject 3

  • Subject 4

  • TRANSCRIPT UPLOAD

    Please upload your academic transcript (preferred). If this is not available, you may upload your most recent results instead.

     

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  • Section 3

  • YOUR EXPERIENCE

    This is the most important part of your application. We encourage you to take your time and answer thoughtfully. We’re interested in your genuine experiences, reflections, and impact - not perfect answers. Please write in your own words. A suggested length is 150–250 words per question.

  • 1.Community Contribution

    Tell us about one experience where you contributed to a community. This could be through volunteering, student groups, work, or other activities. Include:

    • what the situation was
    • what you did
    • who it impacted
    • what changed as a result
    • what you learned from it

  • 2. Motivation

    Why does your involvement in the community matter to you?

    What keeps you committed, even when it’s challenging?

  • 3. Purpose

    Why are you applying for this scholarship?

    What would winning this scholarship signify or mean to you?

  • 4. Reflection and Growth

    Looking back on your past experiences, what is one thing you would do differently and why?

    What did you learn from that experience?

  • 5. Investment

    If you were awarded this scholarship, how would you use it?

    Please be specific about how it would support your next step.

  • 6. Beyond Academic Results

    Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your academic results or resume.

  • Section 4

  • REFERENCES

    Please provide at least two referees who can speak to your academic performance or community involvement.

    Referees should know you in an academic, professional, or community capacity.

    We may contact referees if you are shortlisted.

  • Referee 1

  • Referee 2

  • Referee 3 (optional)

  • Reference Letters (optional)

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  • Section 5

  • Review

    You’re almost there.

    Thank you for the time and thought you’ve put into your application.
     Please review your responses before submitting.

    You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted.

     

     

    Declaration

    By submitting, you confirm that the information provided is true and complete.

    SUBMIT

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