UB Equity & Financial Aid Scholarships Program 2010

I've had an increase in students who've recounted that they are homeless or without permanent address and general recounting of serious financial hardship. I can't stress enough the importance of letting students know about student services, counseling and medical attention that is available to them. I urge staff to disseminate the following information on scholarships for next year. Please note the closing date for applications is the end of this month.

UB is releasing a range of scholarships to students to aid in their pursuit and continuation of study. Under the title of the UB Equity & Financial Aid Scholarships Program 2010.

There are a range of scholarships available to UB students including:

• UB Regional Relief Scholarships (Drought/Fire/Flood Affected)
• UB Education Costs Scholarships
• UB Accommodation Scholarships (for students who have had to move to commence study)
• UB Dr Mary Atkinson Scholarship (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders)
• UB School Based Financial Scholarships

As usual, there are eligibility criteria. I don't have much more information than this but I have a flyer and can make copies for interested students or staff. Further information is available from the following links:

UB Equity & Financial Aid Scholarships
Other UB Scholarships
Online applications at VTAC

Applications close 30 October 2009