After you arrive

Learn about your entitlements, responsibilities, and key aspects of managing your scholarship.

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.

Arrival briefing

You will be invited to attend an on-campus arrival briefing. This is an opportunity to receive important information about your scholarship, meet the Australia Awards Student Contact Officers and connect with other scholars.

The arrival briefing for awardees starting mid-year 2026 will be held on 15 June 2026.

Introductory Academic Program (IAP)

You will receive separate information about the Introductory Academic Program (IAP), such as dates and locations.

For reference, upcoming IAP dates are:

  • 2026 Mid-year: 16 June – 16 July 2026
  • 2027 Start-year: 18 January – 18 February 2027
  • 2027 Mid-year: 15 June – 15 July 2027

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.