Get a head start! At Griffith we acknowledge and support your potential to undertake higher education. If you are from a low income background and/or believe educational disadvantage has limited your opportunities to access and participate in an undergraduate degree, then Uni-Start, Griffith’s integrated Equity Admission and Scholarship Scheme is an opportunity for you to achieve your goals.
Applicants are considered for:
- additional OP/Rank, and/or
- Chancellor's Equity Scholarship, and/or
- Uni-Start Transition Grant (financial and in-kind support)
Who should apply for Uni-Start?
Uni-Start is intended for people who:- are seeking admission to their first undergraduate degree in 2013
- currently enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree,
- have experienced financial hardship, and/or
- education disadvantage that has impacted on their ability to achieve their full potential.
Programs of study
Any undergraduate and some postgraduate programs that are designated as National Priority by the Commonwealth Government.
Number of scholarships available
There are multiple scholarships of each type available.
Value and conditions
| Scholarship type | Total value | Frequency of payments |
|---|---|---|
|
Chancellor's Education Costs |
up to $9508 | for a maximum of 4 years |
| Chancellor's Accommodation |
up to $19 016 | for a maximum of 4 years |
| Dell Computer Equity | $3500 | for one year |
| Neville Bonner |
$2500 |
for one year |
| Widening Participation Education Costs |
$2200 | for one year |
| Widening Participation Accommodation |
$4400 | for one year |
| Indigenous Access |
$4485 | for first semester only |
| Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs |
$9508 | for maximum of 4 years |
| Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation |
$19 016 |
for maximum of 4 years |
Sponsor
Eligibility and selection criteria
The basic eligibility and selection criteria for Scholarships are listed below.- Applicant must meet low income criteria.
- Undertaking an undergraduate program of study at Griffith as a Commonwealth Supported Student and not have completed an undergraduate or higher degree previously, unless it was required as a prerequisite to current study.
- Study full-time (exceptions apply).
- All claims within this application form must be substantiated, further requests for documentation may be made.
Chancellor’s Accommodation Scholarships
- If there is a requirement for a student to relocate/move in order to attend University.
How to apply
If you experience difficulties with the online application, please download the following application form and submit by the closing date.
- Uni-Start Admission and Scholarship Scheme application form (PDF 71k)
- All Uni-Start applicants should also apply for admission to Griffith through QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Closing date
16th November, 2012.