ANU College of Business and Economics Changing Futures Scholarship

The ANU College of Business and Economics Changing Futures Scholarship is designed to strengthen educational outcomes for students facing acute disadvantages in accessing university education. The scholarship supports students in terms of skills development and preparation for further study or employment. Funded by donors to the ANU College of Business and Economics Changing Futures Scholarship fund, this award provides financial assistance to eligible domestic students commencing undergraduate programs. The scholarship is valued at $22,000 in total, paid over three years with $12,000 in the first year and $5,000 per annum for years two and three. The award is specifically targeted at current school leavers who demonstrate financial hardship and may hold refugee or humanitarian status. Recipients must enroll in single or flexible double undergraduate coursework programs offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics. The scholarship payment aligns with the recipient's academic study load, with full-time study (24 units) receiving 100% of the award payment. Selection is based on meeting eligibility criteria and the severity of financial hardship demonstrated, with priority given to students with the lowest SEIFA scores, refugee status, severe family disruption adjustment factors, and total number of adjustment factors.