Australia’s Centrelink Relocation Scholarship 2024 provides a perfect opportunity for eligible students to relocate from home to study. It aims to lighten the financial load that students face, in particular, those from regional backgrounds or with families that have meager incomes. Here is how the benefits and requirements stack up:
Benefit Amounts
- First-Year Scholarship: Students relocating for their first year of studies receive $5,385.
- Second-Year Support: In their second year, the scholarship is reduced to $2,639.
- Ongoing Support: From third-year onwards, it settles at $1,345 annually.
- Special Benefits: International students with no family in Australia have 5,385∗∗forthefirstyearand∗∗5,385** for the first year and **1,345 for additional years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: You must be an Australian resident legally and need to meet certain residency requirements.
- Independence: Students who are not living with parents or guardians in the time of study meet the criteria.
- Academic Review: Their government reviews the academic history, course of study, and the selected field before approval.
Application Process
- Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY Recipients: If you are an existing recipient, update your study details via Centrelink.
- Application Completion: Provide verification in respect of students and appropriate documents that may be required.
- Waiting for Approval: At the end, the successful one receives a formal letter to confirm scholarship with associated payments.
Please refer to the Services Australia’s website for the latest information about your eligibility and application process.