Details about Ben Cowen Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026
Ben Cowen Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026 is offered for Bachelors degree in the field of Arts, humanities and social sciences. You can apply to this scholarship here. The deadline for the sending your application is 31 Dec, 2025. This scholarship is provided by University of Melbourne and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, up to AUD 30,000 . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.
- Degree: Bachelors
- Provided by: University of Melbourne
- Deadline: 31 Dec, 2025
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, up to AUD 30,000
The Ben Cowen Scholarship supports commencing Bachelor of Arts students from a non-English speaking background, and refugee and/or migrant backgrounds. The Scholarship provides a stipend for the duration of a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Eligibility for the Ben Cowen Scholarship:
Applicants must:
- Have applied for a University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Submitted a VTAC Equity Schemes and Scholarships application (formerly SEAS) for commencement following Year 12 or International Baccalaureate.
- Be from a non-English-speaking, refugee, and/or migrant background.
Selection criteria for the Ben Cowen Scholarship:
Awarded to the student(s) ranked highest based on overall level of disadvantage.
Value of the Ben Cowen Scholarship:
This scholarship provides a living allowance of $10,000 per year for 3 years, paid in half-yearly installments in April or September.
Application Process:
- No separate scholarship application required.
- Automatic consideration upon:
- Applying for a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne
- Submitting a VTAC Equity Schemes and Scholarships application (SEAS)

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