University of Melbourne Kathleen Mary Kehoe Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2024

The scholarship was established with a gift from the Estate of Kathleen Mary Kehoe and is offered to domestic students who are enrolling in an undergraduate degree and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances. Preference is given to students who are enrolling in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.

• Table of Content
• About University of Melbourne
• Kathleen Mary Kehoe Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Kathleen Mary Kehoe Scholarship
• Requirements for Kathleen Mary Kehoe Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Kathleen Mary Kehoe Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne (informally Melbourne University) is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Times Higher Education ranks Melbourne as 33rd in the world, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities places Melbourne 44th in the world (both first in Australia).... continue reading

Kathleen Mary Kehoe Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Kathleen Mary Kehoe Scholarship

A living allowance of $6,500 per year for four years paid in half-yearly instalments of $3,250. The living allowance will be extended by one year if students enrol in the Diploma of General Studies, a concurrent diploma, a bachelor extended degree or a bachelor degree with honours.

Requirements for Kathleen Mary Kehoe Scholarship Qualification

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa
• Have completed Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia
• Not have completed subjects undertaken as part of a tertiary course (excludes extension program subjects)
• Have applied for a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) Category 1 Personal Information and Location and other categories (if applicable) for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
• Meet the Access Melbourne entry requirements for the University of Melbourne course nominated in your VTAC application

Interview date, Process and Venue for Kathleen Mary Kehoe Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to eligible students who have the highest overall level of disadvantage based on the information provided in their VTAC SEAS application.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Students are automatically considered if they have applied for admission to the University via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

For more details, visit University of Melbourne website.