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Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship at the University of New England 2026

Awarded by University of New England

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsOther

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Up to AUD 10,800 per year

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Australian citizens

Can Be Taken At

University of New England

Provider

University of New England

Last Verified On

29 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship at the University of New England 2026

The Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students relocating to Armidale to study at the University of New England, with the purpose of helping reduce accommodation and living costs while studying on campus.

Eligibility Criteria for the Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship at the University of New England 2026:

  • Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents as defined by the Commonwealth.
  • Applicants must identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and provide the required documentation.
  • Applicants must study full-time or part-time on campus.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in an eligible Indigenous Foundation, undergraduate, Honours, or postgraduate coursework program.
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a planned relocation to Armidale for study or have relocated to Armidale within the previous 6 months for study purposes.
  • Applicants must continue residing in the Armidale region for study to maintain the scholarship.

Application Process for the Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship at the University of New England 2026:

  • Applicants must review the scholarship eligibility requirements and information on preparing their application.
  • Applicants must provide documentation confirming their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity.
  • Applicants must provide evidence of financial need.
  • Applicants must provide evidence of a planned or recent relocation to Armidale for study.
  • Applicants must submit their application through the UNE scholarship application process while Commonwealth funding remains available.

Value: 

  • Up to AUD 10,800 per year
  • Lifetime scholarship value is capped at AUD 36,000.
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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of New England. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 is N/A.
  • Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Other degree.
  • Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 is offered for Subjects offered by the university.
  • Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 is open for: Open to Australian citizens.
  • Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 is offered by University of New England.
  • Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship at the University of New England 2026 covers Partial Funding, Up to AUD 10,800 per year.