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Am I able to work whilst in receipt of a scholarship?

UPDATED 26 MAR 2026 | 2:16AM

Yes, you may work for an employer whilst receiving a scholarship.

If you are in receipt of a need-based scholarship and your financial situation changes, you are required to notify the Scholarships Office. You will then be advised of any impact this may have on your scholarship.

Enquiries

You can contact the Scholarships team directly on any of the below options, depending on what type of scholarship it is.

Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework scholarships:

Higher degree by research scholarships:

International student scholarships:

  • International students can contact Global Curtin for assistance

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