Overview
The Chancellor's University of Tasmania Merit Scholarships are the University’s premier academic scholarships awarded to high achieving students who have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence in Years 11 and 12.
Eligibility
- Open to students commencing full-time study in any academic area who completed Years 11 and 12 at an Australian school in 2025 or 2026, including students from Tasmania, other Australian states and territories, and international students who completed their senior secondary education in Australia.
- Selection for these scholarships will be based on ATAR, or equivalent International Baccalaureate score (IBAS).
- For Tasmanian students, scholarships will be distributed among the different regions of Tasmania, with a limited number available for the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine.
- As these scholarships may include involvement in student leadership activities, applicants should demonstrate their leadership experience and involvement. Evidence should be included in responses to the written questions and will be considered as part of the assessment.
On-going Eligibility
- Maintain a GPA of 5 or above
Amount
$10,000 per year
Duration
Up to five years (does not include separate one-year Honours course)
Opening Date
16 October 2026
Closing Date
08 January 2027
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Open
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