"Access Melbourne is designed to remove the barriers to entry that are experienced by some groups of students and to recognise academic performance relative to opportunity".
Professor Sue Elliott
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Equity)
Access Melbourne - 2010
The University of Melbourne is committed to significantly increasing the number of students from educationally, financially or socially disadvantaged backgrounds enrolling in undergraduate programs. Access Melbourne is a combined special entry and access scholarships scheme designed to increase participation of students from diverse backgrounds.
Access Melbourne Features
- Access Melbourne can help you gain a place in a course even if your ENTER is below the clearly-in rank.
- Twenty percent of the University's new undergraduate Commonwealth supported places will be offered to students who have applied through Access Melbourne.
- Many Access Melbourne students will be awarded a Melbourne Access Scholarship. Other Access Melbourne students will be awarded a National Equity Scholarship or Commerce Opportunity Bursary.
- These scholarships provide an annual allowance to help cover your study and living costs at Melbourne.
The University also provides a wide range of student services to support students throughout their studies. View the helpful resources available to students.
| Access Melbourne 2010 Timeline | |
|---|---|
| Applications open: | 3 August 2009 |
| Applications close: | 9 October 2009 |
| VTAC timely applications close: | 30 September 2009 |
Information about Access Melbourne:
- Melbourne Access Scholarships and other equity scholarships
- Commerce Opportunity Bursary
- Am I eligible?
- Why should I apply?
- How do I apply?
- Where can I get more information?
- Year 12 Special Consideration
Graduate Access Melbourne
Twenty percent of Commonwealth Supported Places in graduate professional entry degrees are offered to students who have applied through Graduate Access Melbourne. A number of graduate access scholarships are also offered. More information about Graduate Access Melbourne.