available for Duration of program (minimum)
Outline
The Philandron Foundation Scholarship was established to encourage rural students to undertake study in the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economics programs in the Business School.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen
- Must have lived in a rural, regional or remote area* within the two years prior to the start of your UNSW studies.
- Be commencing full-time undergraduate study (single or dual degree)in one of the following:
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Economics
*Check the Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Areas system map to check your eligibility. All categories other than RA1 Major Cities of Australia are considered to be regional or remote.
You must provide evidence supporting the above criteria in your online application. Please refer to the Scholarship Application Supporting Documents for a detailed list of examples.
Unanswered application questions or claims without supporting documentation will not be assessed. Late applications/supporting documentation will not be accepted. Activities/Achievements recorded more than 3 years ago will not be considered in your application assessment
Applications close 11:59PM AEST, 30 September 2026.Please keep in mind that technical support is only available during business hours (until 5pm on 30 September 2026). The Scholarships Office encourages applicants to submit their applications in advance of the closing time where possible.
Selection
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:- Academic Merit
- Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
- Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
- Aptitude and commitment to studies in business
