Partial or full fee paying* at the discretion of Melbourne United and SEDA Group

*With the exception of First Aid. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is to be completed through an external provider/s under a fee for service arrangement. Fees may vary depending on the external provider and are in addition to the total program cost.

All students that wish to apply for a scholarship must meet the following criteria:

• Commence SIS50321 Diploma of Sport and BSB50120 Diploma of Business in Term 1, 2024 (dual Diploma)#
• Satisfy SEDA’s admission requirements
• Be an Australian Citizen, have refugee status, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying to live in Australia permanently^
• Come from a socially diverse background
• Be able to demonstrate financial need

#Student must commence in Block 1, 2024 in the Melbourne United Sport & Business Program. ^Subject to visa conditions.

To apply for a scholarship, please express your interest to the Student Enrolment Manager when enquiring about your relevant Sport & Business Program. You will be required to complete a scholarship application form, and demonstrate the following:

• motivation to succeed within the Sport and Business program
• motivation to succeed in your chosen area of development within sport and/or business
• initiative to seek opportunities to continually advance your professional and personal life
• receiving this scholarship will assist in achieving your educational and career goals

All applicants for Scholarships are considered on the basis of merit providing equal opportunity to all applicants. Eligible candidates will be presented to a Scholarships Committee, which will undertake the selection of the recipient based on the above eligibility criteria.

The Scholarship Selection Committee will be made up of at least three relevant members of SEDA and Melbourne United.

Applicants will be assessed on:

• Application form addressing the eligibility criteria above
• A personal statement outlining personal goals and ambitions and a future contribution to the Australian sports and business community. Including the impact of the disadvantage experienced (if relevant) and the proposed impact the scholarship will have. This can be provided via a 200-word statement attached to the application letter or a 3-minute video explaining the above
• Supporting documentation including referees within the sports and business community

Awarding of Scholarships will be made on the following criteria:

• The impact the Scholarship will have on the applicant’s future career in the sports and business sector
• The ability of the applicant to share a passion for their local sports club, sports interests or sports and business career aspirations. This can be demonstrated by online communications such as blogs, podcasts, social media, previous work, volunteer or student experience or any other relevant dreams or aspirations

Preference may also be given to applicants who have experienced long-term disadvantage due to any of the following:

• Experiencing financial hardship; and/or
• From a non-English speaking background (NESB); and/or
• Having a disability or long-term medical conditions; and/or
• Experienced other educational barriers and/or personal hardship, including but not limited to carers, sole parents.

The student must maintain satisfactory progress for the duration of the scholarship.