UC Scholarship Program 2026 Application Form

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2026 APPLICATION FORM
University College offers scholarships to students who require financial assistance for their UC fees. 90% of funding for our scholarship program is derived from donations made to UC.

We are committed to ensuring that the college experience remains accessible to our students, providing them with opportunities to participate in college life and contribute to its growth and reputation. Our scholarships are used to assist new and returning students.

As our scholarships are assessed on the basis of financial need, both students AND parents/guardians must provide copies of:
- Recent Notice of Assessment from the ATO or similar financial statements showing income
- Recent Assessments from Centrelink (if benefits are received)
Your application will not be accepted without this evidence. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and this is a secure web form.

All sections must be completed. Applications must be completed in English.
You can save your progress and return to this form later Should you have any questions, please contact: advancement@unicol.unimelb.edu.au

Please note, UC is a residential college offering accommodation for students, (not courses of study) - if you are looking for University of Melbourne scholarships, please visit their website.

Part One - Personal Details
Student's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal Country
Which of the following best describes your home's location?*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Previous secondary school(s) attended*
Have you attended a Government school in the past five years?*

YesNo
Is the location of your school considered regional?*

YesNo
Will 2026 be your first year at UC or are you a returning student?*
Please state your intended course and university for 2026*
e.g Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne
What type of university fees will you pay?*
Please detail any scholarships/financial assistance previously received from University College or any other institution/school

Part 2 - Applicant Statement
Please write a statement describing your background, reasons for requiring financial support, why you wish to attend University College and how you believe you can contribute to College life.*

Limited to 500 words0/500
Are you an Australian citizen?*

YesNo
Do you identify as an Indigenous Australian?*

YesNo
Are you the first in your family to attend university ((i.e. first generation, not first of your siblings)?*

YesNo

Part 3 - Applicant Financial Information

Anticipated expenses (estimated and known expenses for 2026)
A) Annual living expenses while living in Melbourne
Total A*
B) Annual college related expenses
B) Annual college related expenses
2026 College fees are approximately $39,000
Total B*
C) Other college related expenses
Total C*
Total College Expenses for the year (A+B+C) *
This will be automatically calculated, but please double check
Anticipated Income

(estimated and known income for period: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026).
Please list all non-UC scholarships you have applied to for funding in 2026 (and their amounts). Please also indicate which applications (if any) have been successful.

D) Anticipated employment income *

	Amount ($)
January - February ( x 8 weeks)
March - June ( x 18 weeks)
Mid-year break ( x 4 weeks)
July - November ( x 18 weeks)
December ( x 4 weeks)

Total employment income (D)*

E) Anticipated support income*

	Amount
Parental contribution towards college fees
Parental allowance (Pocket Money, yearly total)
Applicants personal savings contribution towards College fees

	Details/Amount
Centrelink payments i.e. Abstudy / Austudy / Youth Allowance (yearly total) To estimate Centrelink payments visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/education
Scholarships (please specify)
Other (please specify)

Total support income (E)*
Total income for the year (D+E)
This will be automatically calculated, but please double check
Total Expenses*
Total Income*
Deficit/Surplus (Income minus expenses)
This will be automatically calculated, but please double check
Therefore, how much financial support are you requesting from UC? (Please provide a minimum - maximum range)*
What savings do you currently hold yourself?*
Do you plan to travel in 2026? Please briefly highlight travel plans and any estimated costs
Applicant Declaration

I hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that:
1. The foregoing particulars are true, accurate and correct in every respect;
2. I acknowledge that misleading answers or non-disclosure of relevant information may lead to the rejection of the application for financial support, the forfeiture of all rights and privileges associated with access to University College scholarship support, and may lead to debt recovery practices being implemented;
3. I understand that an arrangement of scholarship support from University College will result in a reduction to my fees and that under no circumstances will an agreed amount be provided as a cash payment to me;
4. I have read the Use of Personal Information statement below and agree to those terms and conditions.
Use of Personal Information
By applying to University College for a scholarship, and by your parents/guardians providing financial and other information required in the application, you and your parents/guardians consent and agree to said information being obtained and used by the College, in the way we explain below.

How will your information be used?
Your information will be used for the primary purpose of assessing your scholarship application and in order to fairly allocate available scholarship funds we need to collect all requested information from you. Applications submitted without all relevant details completed will not be included for assessment.

Sensitive information about you and your family will only be used by us for these purposes, and applicants are assured that any personal matters disclosed will remain strictly confidential within the Advancement team and Scholarship Committee at University College. If your application is not successful, information that we have received about you, your parents/guardians and their dependents may still be held by us for a period for our records. We will not continue to hold your information if it is not necessary.
Applicant Signature

Clear
Date*

DayMonthYear

Part 4 - Family Financial Information
Parent/Guardian Name 1*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal Country
Parent/Guardian Name 2 (if applicable)

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal Country
Please detail the names and ages of any dependent siblings (if applicable)

Income (if only one income source/shared income, please do not duplicate amounts for parents 1 and 2)*

	Parent/Guardian 1	Parent/Guardian 2
Employer Name(s)
Occupation or industry
Income (before tax) for financial year ended 30 June 2025
Income from other sources (please specify)
Total Income

How many people are dependent on this income?*
This number should include adults in the household
What do you expect the total annual household income to be in 2026?*

Please outline the monetary value of the following assets (if assets are shared (i.e. one main place of residence) please do not duplicate amounts for parent 1 and 2)*

	Parent/Guardian 1	Parent/Guardian 2
Primary place of residence
Investment property
Car
Shares
Other
Total Assets

Please outline the monetary value of the following liabilities/expenses for 2026 (if liabilities are shared (ie one place of residence) please do not duplicate amounts for parent 1 and 2)*

	Parent/Guardian 1	Parent/Guardian 2
Mortgage/Rent (one year total payments)
Credit cards (one year total payments, not value of credit card limit)
Loans (one year total payments)
Other
Total Liabilities

Any further comments regarding financial declarations?

Part 5 - Parent/Guardian Statement

Please provide a brief summary of your current family and financial situation. This may include details such as living arrangements, mortgage, loans, employment and non-standard expenses. (Two parental statements are not required if you only have one parent/guardian, or the content is duplicated). Please also include any information about the benefit you foresee for your child joining the UC community.
Parent/Guardian 1 *
Parent/Guardian 2
Parent/Guardian Declaration

If both parents/guardians have custody of the applicant, both parents/guardians should make this declaration

I/we hereby solemnly and sincerely declare that:
1. The foregoing particulars are true, accurate and correct in every respect;
2. I acknowledge that misleading answers or non-disclosure of relevant information may lead to the rejection of the application for financial support, the forfeiture of all rights and privileges associated with access to University College scholarship support, and may lead to debt recovery practices being implemented;
3. I understand that an arrangement of scholarship support from University College will result in a reduction to student fees and that under no circumstances will an agreed amount be provided as a cash payment;
4. I have read the Use of Personal Information statement below and agree to those terms and conditions.
Use of Personal Information
By applying to University College for a scholarship, and by your parents/guardians providing financial and other information required in the application, you and your parents/guardians consent and agree to said information being obtained and used by the College, in the way we explain below.

How will your information be used?
Your information will be used for the primary purpose of assessing your scholarship application and in order to fairly allocate available scholarship funds we need to collect all requested information from you. Applications submitted without all relevant details completed will not be included for assessment.

Sensitive information about you and your family will only be used by us for these purposes, and applicants are assured that any personal matters disclosed will remain strictly confidential within the Advancement team and Scholarship Committee at University College. If your application is not successful, information that we have received about you, your parents/guardians and their dependents may still be held by us for a period for our records. We will not continue to hold your information if it is not necessary.
Signed (Parent/Guardian 1)

Clear
Date*

DayMonthYear
Signed (Parent/Guardian 2)

Clear
Date

DayMonthYear
Please upload relevant supporting documents - such as Pay Statements, recent ATO Income Notice of Assessment, recent Centrelink Assessments etc*

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2026 APPLICATION FORM

Part One - Personal Details

Part 2 - Applicant Statement

Part 3 - Applicant Financial Information

Part 4 - Family Financial Information

Part 5 - Parent/Guardian Statement

Parent/Guardian Declaration