About this scholarship
The RSL NSW Veteran and Partner Scholarship (RVPS) provides a unique avenue to support current/ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their partners and dependant children to transition to, and succeed in, higher education. Through the generous contributions from RSL NSW sub-Branches the RVPS provides financial support to scholars and addresses various barriers to study. The RVPS offers participants a low-risk, low-stress acclimatisation to study through an initial 2-week transitional program, and then on completion of this course, participants will go to complete their chosen degree. The RVPS aims to reduce the financial barriers of their education and encourage students to participate and develop their academic skills.
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- The scholarship is valued at a maximum of $17,500, to be paid as below:
- $2500 Payment will be made at commencement of the PHCC102 unit.
- Should you remain eligible after the census, $2,500 per semester to a maximum of $15,000 for a duration of three years (a pro-rata or partial payment is calculated for enrolment in less than 40 credit points per semester).
- There are three scholarships available.
Student type
Future or Commencing Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria:
- Citizenship: Domestic
- Course: enrolment in any ACU degree (excluding non-award courses) in Semester 1, 2025.
- Enrolled in the Veteran Transition Program unit PHCC102 in Professional Term 2, 2025.
- Full attendance for the two-week program is required. If you do not fully attend the unit you will be required to pay back the scholarship in full.
- Current or ex-serving ADF member (resident in NSW), or partner or dependant child of current or ex-serving ADF member (resident in NSW).
- Campus: Blacktown, North Sydney, Strathfield
- Study load: full-time or part-time
- Recipients are not entitled to receive this scholarship more than once, or in conjunction with any of the following:
- Veterans Transition Program (VTP) Scholarship
- EMERGE Foundation Veterans Transition Program (VTP) Scholarship
- Defence Bank Veterans Transition Program (VTP) Scholarship
- Open to participating in promotional activities with RSL NSW
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 300 words outlining:
- Who has influenced you throughout your life.
- What impact this program will have on your career and personal development.
- Any hardship or barriers you faced accessing education.
- If you are not registered to the Student Veteran Support Program, or you are a partner or dependant child of a current/ex-serving ADF member, you will need to provide the current/ex-serving ADF member’s ADO Service Record Log (long).
*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the written statement.
Selection process
Applicants will be shortlisted and selected by the Scholarships office at ACU, in consultation with Student Veterans Services and shared with RSL NSW for endorsement.
Ongoing eligibility
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to remain enrolled at the same course and campus under which the scholarship was received.
Other
Scholarship recipients agree to:
be contacted by the scholarship donor regarding participating in promotional activity which includes attending an award ceremony
submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them in accessing their studies. This should be submitted to the ACU Scholarships Office no later than 1 October in the year the scholarship is awarded.
RSL NSW generously supports Australian Catholic University to connect Veterans and families with life changing scholarships. To find out more about the range of services and support offered by RSL NSW to Veterans and their families, visit rslnsw.org.au.
RSL NSW Veteran and Partner Scholarship
About this scholarship
The RSL NSW Veteran and Partner Scholarship (RVPS) provides a unique avenue to support current/ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their partners and dependant children to transition to, and succeed in, higher education. Through the generous contributions from RSL NSW sub-Branches the RVPS provides financial support to scholars and addresses various barriers to study. The RVPS offers participants a low-risk, low-stress acclimatisation to study through an initial 2-week transitional program, and then on completion of this course, participants will go to complete their chosen degree. The RVPS aims to reduce the financial barriers of their education and encourage students to participate and develop their academic skills.
Scholarship type
Equity
Value
- The scholarship is valued at a maximum of $17,500, to be paid as below:
- $2500 Payment will be made at commencement of the PHCC102 unit.
- Should you remain eligible after the census, $2,500 per semester to a maximum of $15,000 for a duration of three years (a pro-rata or partial payment is calculated for enrolment in less than 40 credit points per semester).
- There are three scholarships available.
Student type
Future or Commencing Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria:
- Citizenship: Domestic
- Course: enrolment in any ACU degree (excluding non-award courses) in Semester 1, 2025.
- Enrolled in the Veteran Transition Program unit PHCC102 in Professional Term 2, 2025.
- Full attendance for the two-week program is required. If you do not fully attend the unit you will be required to pay back the scholarship in full.
- Current or ex-serving ADF member (resident in NSW), or partner or dependant child of current or ex-serving ADF member (resident in NSW).
- Campus: Blacktown, North Sydney, Strathfield
- Study load: full-time or part-time
- Recipients are not entitled to receive this scholarship more than once, or in conjunction with any of the following:
- Veterans Transition Program (VTP) Scholarship
- EMERGE Foundation Veterans Transition Program (VTP) Scholarship
- Defence Bank Veterans Transition Program (VTP) Scholarship
- Open to participating in promotional activities with RSL NSW
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 300 words outlining:
- Who has influenced you throughout your life.
- What impact this program will have on your career and personal development.
- Any hardship or barriers you faced accessing education.
- If you are not registered to the Student Veteran Support Program, or you are a partner or dependant child of a current/ex-serving ADF member, you will need to provide the current/ex-serving ADF member’s ADO Service Record Log (long).
*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the written statement.
Selection process
Applicants will be shortlisted and selected by the Scholarships office at ACU, in consultation with Student Veterans Services and shared with RSL NSW for endorsement.
Ongoing eligibility
To remain eligible for this scholarship, recipients are required to remain enrolled at the same course and campus under which the scholarship was received.
Other
Scholarship recipients agree to:
be contacted by the scholarship donor regarding participating in promotional activity which includes attending an award ceremony
submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them in accessing their studies. This should be submitted to the ACU Scholarships Office no later than 1 October in the year the scholarship is awarded.
RSL NSW generously supports Australian Catholic University to connect Veterans and families with life changing scholarships. To find out more about the range of services and support offered by RSL NSW to Veterans and their families, visit rslnsw.org.au.