Australian Veterans' Children Assistance (AVCAT) Scholarships

CQU
Amount varies
Interdisciplinary/General

Scholarship Information

University
CQU
Award Amount
Amount varies
Amount Details
$4,000-$6,000 per year

Eligibility & Status

Study Levels
Any, Undergraduate, Vocational, Masters, Phd, Research
Application Status
Open
Enrollment
Current and Commencing Students

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be Australian residents who are children or grandchildren of an ex-serving veteran (with specific definitions and service requirements). Applicants must be planning to enrol or be enrolled full-time in an AQF-recognised tertiary course (university, TAFE or RTO) for 2026 and for the term of the scholarship. Priority given to those who have not previously undertaken tertiary study; second/graduate degrees (AQF Level 8+) may be considered but are lower priority. Applicants should be in receipt of or eligible for means-tested Commonwealth student payments (e.g., Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY, Austudy, VCES, MRCAETS).

Study Areas

Interdisciplinary/General Vocational & Trades

Student Types

Veterans Financial Hardship High Achievers First In Family

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Scholarship details, eligibility criteria, and deadlines can change. Always visit the official university page for the most current information before applying.

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