{"id":23799,"date":"2025-01-13T12:54:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T04:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=advice&p=23799"},"modified":"2025-07-04T10:05:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T02:05:36","slug":"four-reasons-to-apply-for-a-scholarship-this-year","status":"publish","type":"advice","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/advice\/four-reasons-to-apply-for-a-scholarship-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Four reasons to apply for a scholarship this year\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019re interested in unique opportunities overseas, financial support, or programs to give you a headstart in your career, scholarships can ease your path through study \u2013 and even make the journey more rewarding.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Curtin, we grant hundreds of scholarships every year to students from all backgrounds. Some are merit-based, others are need-based. But before we delve into the reasons why you should apply for a scholarship, let\u2019s recap the fundamentals! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a scholarship? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A scholarship is a financial award given to you as a student to support your education. Unlike loans, you don\u2019t need to repay a scholarship, which can make them invaluable in alleviating the cost of higher education. Scholarships can be merit-based \u2013 awarded for your academic achievements, leadership qualities or specific talents \u2013 or need-based, opening the door to higher education if you live regionally or are in financial need.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What scholarship is right for you? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Curtin, we offer a wide range of different scholarships to nurture academic excellence and make university education more accessible. Find out more about the types of scholarships we have available and hear how our students have been impacted by their scholarship experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merit scholarships <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a high achiever, our merit-based scholarships are designed to support and encourage you to pursue your academic and professional goals. We offer a range of scholarships to students who demonstrate exceptional skills, achievements, or potential in their chosen field of study. These include our John Curtin Scholarship Program,<\/a> Curtin Excellence Scholarship<\/a> and prestigious, international scholarships like Rhodes, Fulbright and New Colombo<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

View all our merit scholarships<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curtin Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning student Eden Rigo will head to Oxford University after being named the 2025 Rhodes Scholar for Western Australia<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Words cannot express my gratitude: I will not take this scholarship for granted. I aim to learn as much as I can and be involved in as many extracurricular activities as I can fit in to make the most of this incredible educational experience and make a meaningful impact in my career.”<\/p>\n

Eden Rigo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

Hear from engineering and finance student Patrick who shares how his Curtin Excellence Scholarship has opened the door to volunteering and leadership opportunities:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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