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2026 Community Bank Bayswater University Scholarship for Bachelor Studies

This scholarship aims to assist high achieving and highly motivated local students who have been offered a full-time place at an Australian university for the first time to study an undergraduate bachelor’s degree first year level and are experiencing financial and/or social challenges.

Important dates

Opens: 1-12-2025 Closes: 31-01-2026

Applies to

Domestic Undergraduate Coursework

At a glance

The 2026 Community Bank Bayswater - University Scholarship for Bachelor Studies aims to assist academically motivated students from the City of Bayswater (WA) local government area, who have been offered a place at an Australian University for the first time at Bachelor's degree level in 2026 and are experiencing challenging circumstances. The Scholarship program supports the following study related expenses - accommodation costs, course costs, study-related materials / equipment, textbooks, tutoring and / or education related travel (within Australia). The scholarship award value is up to $3,000 per year for 2 years for each successful recipient, subject to the criteria set out below and satisfactory academic performance.

Eligibility Guidelines

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

General requirements:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident;
  • must reside in or attend school in the City of Bayswater (WA) local government area;
  • demonstrate leadership both within, and outside, your school community;
  • demonstrate Community engagement such as involvement in community groups / activities or extra curricula in school;
  • demonstrate the challenging circumstances (financial &/or social) hindering your ability to undertake further study; and.
  • be an academically motivated student who can demonstrate community involvement

In addition, for study at University requirements:

  • You will be a first-time tertiary student at first year undergraduate bachelor’s degree level in 2026;
  • You have been offered a full-time place to study on campus/off campus (including online) for a bachelor’s degree in an approved Australian course at an Australian university;
  • You have completed Year 12; and
  • You must be aged 25 years or younger as at 31st January 2026.

Students under the age of 18 years will require parental/guardian consent to accept this scholarship.

Criteria

Scholarships will be awarded on the recommendation of a selection committee and will be based on how an applicant addresses the following criteria:

  • Academic achievement
  • Financial and/or social challenges
  • Evidence of leadership and citizenship within their communities

Terms and conditions

Please reference the 2026 Community Bank Bayswater University Scholarship for Bachelor Studies for terms and conditions.

How to apply

Applications are invited from 1 December 2025 and can only be submitted online. Submissions close at midnight 31 January 2026 (AWST).

Further information

Please visit communitybankbayswater.smartygrants.com.au for full information from 1 December 2025. If you still have a query, please contact Leh Miin at  bayswaterbcfs@gmail.com or 9370 3899 to register your interest.

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