Applications are now open and will close when funds are exhausted.

 

The School of Art & Design Financial Hardship Bursary is designed to provide financial support to eligible School of Art & Design (SOA&D) students who are experiencing financial hardship. The main criteria for a grant are the demonstration of a genuine need and that continued study may be in jeopardy due to financial hardship. 

SOA&D Students can apply for any amount up to the maximum amount. The maximum grant available is $3000 per student. The ANU Students’ Association assesses applications. 

This bursary is open to SOA&D students who are: 

 

• • Currently enrolled in a SOA&D Program (full list of eligible programs can be found here) 

 

• • Enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis. 

• • Studying a postgraduate or undergraduate degree. 

• • Able to demonstrate financial need. 

The bursary may be used to cover costs such as: 

 

• • Unexpected medical bills 

• • Accommodation (such as a bond) 

• • Short-term living expenses 

• • Emergency travel costs 

Please note, this fund is not meant to be accessed as a “buffer fund” for non-immediate use.

Additional Information: Please provide us with your enrolment confirmation letter and a 60-day transaction history from all bank accounts in your name in PDF format.
 
Instructions on how you can download these documents are located below. 
We do not accept CSV bank statements for our grants. 
 

Application Form > 

How to download bank transaction history > 

How to download an enrolment confirmation letter> 

List of Eligible SOA&D Programs