RSES Opportunity Scholarship

The award is available each year to prospective or current ANU students who:

• are domestic or international students
• are enrolled in or have completed EMSC1006 or EMSC1008 (undergraduate applicants)
• are enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program offered by the Research School of Earth Sciences and
• demonstrate difficulties which require financial assistance to commence, continue and/or complete their studies. Difficulties may include, but are not limited to, financial stress, remote location, family issues, mental health issues, disability or extended illness.

Students are permitted to apply for and hold the award on more than one occasion.

The value of the award is stated in the letter of offer. The duration of the award will be up to one year in the first instance, but may be extended on review. The award will be paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester. The value of the instalments and the duration of the payment plan will be detailed in the letter of offer and will be tailored to the needs of the recipient.

The recipient is responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date as set out by the University. Recipients of this award are responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.