SSI Allianz Refugee Scholarships – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

The SSI Allianz scholarships directly support people from refugee backgrounds in NSW, QLD & VIC to achieve independence. The scholarships have been created to minimise the financial barriers experienced by refugees as they participate in the NSW, QLD & VIC education system.

SSI, with the generous support of Allianz, continues to achieve its vision of a society that values diversity of its people, actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation, and assists individuals and families to reach their potential.

Scholarships for the 2022 academic year are open.

Key dates

Scholarships open	Wednesday, 6 October 2021
Scholarships close	5pm Friday, 29 October 2021
Notification of application outcome for the following categories: Secondary, Vocational Education & Training, Skills & Qualification Recognition	End-December 2021 / January 2022
Notification of application outcome for the University category	late-January / February 2022
Successful Secondary, Vocational Education & Training, Skills & Qualification Recognition receive funding	late-January 2022
Successful University applicants receive funding	February / March 2022 (confirmation of enrolment must be received)
Scholarship Afternoon Tea	April 2022

Eligibility criteria

To be successful in their application for support, applicants must:

Be from a refugee background on a humanitarian visa. Visa Subclass 200, 201, 202, 203 and 204, 117, 866, 842. Applicants on a SHEV 790 or TPV 785 will be considered on a case by case basis
have been living in Australia for five years or less.
reside and study in NSW, QLD or VIC.
meet eligibility criteria specific to each scholarship category (see application forms for more details).

Please check the individual category for any additional criteria.

Application forms

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions

For more information, please contact our Scholarships team at scholarships@ssi.org.au

Alternatives to SSI Allianz scholarship

We have prepared a document to help you find alternatives to SSI Allianz Refugee Scholarships and make your transition through education smoother. It includes resources such as:

State and nationwide universities that offer scholarships focusing on humanitarian entrants
TAFE’s Smart & Skilled program offered to humanitarian entrants
Charities and foundations that support education through various programs
Technology and stationery providers at affordable prices

Download: Alternatives to SSI Allianz Scholarships (PDF 623.14 KB)

Responding to challenges faced by refugees

Persecution, war, political instability and displacement are all factors that lead individuals and families to leave their homes to seek permanent protection elsewhere, including Australia. Refugees who come to Australia face many challenges during settlement, such as financial hardship, dealing with experiences of torture and trauma, and family separation.

Yet Australia is a nation built on immigration. We have a long history of providing safe asylum to refugees, many of whom have gone on to make great civil, social and economic contributions to Australian society.

SSI and Allianz aim to continue that tradition by providing targeted scholarships to those who are most in need and willing to overcome social and economic challenges.

In response to the various needs of refugee communities, SSI and Allianz offer scholarships to individuals across a range of education categories, including secondary, vocational education and training, university, and skills qualification and recognitio

SSI Allianz Refugee Scholarships

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	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.