Joan Reid Scholarship for Refugee Women

Scholarship Type:  Humanitarian - Refugee
Scholarship Group:  B

Value

• $7,500 per year for the duration of the degree*
  _{*full-time, or part-time equivalent}

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

Enrolment:

• new or continuing student

Program/s:

• any undergraduate degree

Additional:

• be female
• demonstrate financial or other hardship as assessed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Professor Janice Reid AM

Professor Janice Reid AM was Vice-Chancellor and President of the University from 1998 to 2013. She is a recipient of several awards and honours both in Australia and overseas and has served on numerous boards and committees in the area of health and welfare policy, education, arts, culture and regional development.

The Joan Reid Scholarship for Refugee Women reflects Professor Reid's commitment to education and supporting the educational aspirations of refugee women and is named in honour of her mother who has throughout her life provided help, hospitality, friendship and a warm welcome to newly arrived immigrants and refugees.

Application and Selection Process

Applications are to be submitted through the Universities Admissions Centre. Shortlisted applicants, as determined by the UAC Equity Ranking, may be required to make a written submission in support of their application.

Further information and how to apply can be found on our Humanitarian Scholarship page.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

• Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.
• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 4.