After you arrive

For current Australia Award Students at UoM 
Find more information and updates, please check your Learning Management System (LMS).

Establishment allowance and stipend

After you arrive in Australia, make an appointment to open a bank account with your preferred provider and submit your bank details via my.unimelb. Do not email your bank details.

Your establishment allowance is usually paid within three working days after you have submitted your bank details, and your stipend will be paid in line with the University’s fortnightly pay days.

Welcome Briefing

The Welcome Briefing is your first step as an Australia Awards scholar at the University of Melbourne. You'll receive an overview of your scholarship and the support available to you, meet your Student Contact Officers, connect with other scholars, and become familiar with the University through a self-guided campus tour.

Introductory Academic Program (IAP)

The Introductory Academic Program (IAP) is a compulsory program for all commencing Australia Awards scholars. Delivered before semester begins, IAP is designed to help you transition successfully into academic and student life at the University of Melbourne.

Through IAP, you will develop skills and knowledge to support your studies, gain an understanding of University systems and expectations, connect with fellow scholars, and become familiar with the services and resources available to you throughout your scholarship.

You will receive further information about the program, including dates, locations and requirements, before commencement.

Your responsibilities

You are responsible for meeting the conditions of your scholarship. These include:

• Participating in the Introductory Academic Program (IAP)
• Participating in all required course activities, including attending lectures and tutorials, submitting assessments, and sitting examinations
• Remaining enrolled full-time, maintaining satisfactory academic progress, and completing your course within the scholarship timeframe
• Keeping your contact details up to date via my.unimelb

Remember to contact your Student Contact Officers if your circumstances change, or if you need advice, support or guidance during your studies.

Refer to the Australia Awards Scholarships Handbook for a full overview of requirements and processes.