Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I am eligible for a Commonwealth Scholarship in 2009?

You may be eligible for a Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship if you answer 'yes' to all of the following questions:

• Are you an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa?
• Will you be enrolled in a program of study at the University of Adelaide in 2009?
• Will you be studying full time?
• Are you in financial need?

You may be eligible for a Commonwealth Accommodation Costs Scholarship if you answer 'yes' to all of the following questions:

• Are you an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa?
• Will you be enrolled in a program of study at the University of Adelaide in 2009?
• Will you be studying full time?
• Are you in financial need?
• Have you lived in a regional or a remote area of Australia for a total of at least three years prior to commencing study and have had to relocate to undertake your University program?

You may be eligible for a Commonwealth Education Costs – Indigenous Enabling Scholarship if you answer 'yes' to all of the following questions:

• Are you an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa?
• Are you an indigenous person?
• Will you be enrolled in or undertaking a foundation course with Wilto Yerlo?
• Will you be studying full time?
• Are you in financial need?

You may be eligible for a Commonwealth Accommodation Costs – Indigenous Enabling Scholarship if you answer 'yes' to all of the following questions:

• Are you an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa?
• Are you an indigenous person?
• Will you be enrolled in or undertaking a foundation course with Wilto Yerlo?
• Will you be studying full time?
• Are you in financial need?
• Have you lived in a regional or a remote area of Australia for a total of at least three years prior to commencing study and have had to relocate to undertake your University program?

You may be eligible for an Indigenous Access Scholarship if you answer 'yes' to all of the following questions:

• Are you an Australian citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa?
• Are you an indigenous person?
• Will you be enrolled in or undertaking a foundation course with Wilto Yerlo or an undergraduate progam at the University of Adelaide?
• Will you be studying full time?
• Are you in financial need?

Answering these questions is a guide only. There is no definite way to advise if you will be eligible for a scholarship prior to lodging your application and supporting documentation and being assessed.