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Bedford Scholarships Q&A
Enrolments are now open for Term 3 and we’re offering our scholarship opportunities once again. Many Bedford students have benefitted from our scholarships over the years and if you’re considering studying at Bedford, we’d love you to apply too.
We’ve put together a Q&A that explains the process for you.
Q: What is a scholarship?
A: Our scholarships are a reduction of fees, distributed evenly across the duration of your course of study.
Q: Why does Bedford give out scholarships?
A: We love supporting students with a big vision for their life and the world they want to see – we don’t want anything to stop you from getting where you’re going!
We believe in you and we want to help you make an impact. We believe education should be empowering, not exclusive, and granting scholarships is an important way we make sure that everyone has a chance to succeed.
Q: Does Bedford give scholarships only based on academic merit?
A: No. We recognise that every student is different and all shine in their own way. We see hard work and determination as an indicator of a potential scholarship candidate and there are many other reasons we may also consider.
We want to invest in the potential you have to positively impact your community in the future, not just assess your achievement in the past.
Q: What are the three areas Bedford considers when granting scholarships?
A:
- Equity – Financial, health, family or personal circumstances
- Achievement – Previous study, work or community participation
- Passion – Your desires, dreams, goals, or acts of service
Q: What’s the process to apply?
A: First, contact our Student Services team, via the link on our website, to get the ball rolling. Let them know you’re interested in applying and they can send you everything you need.
You’ll need to submit an application form, along with a Supporting Statement, which explains how you believe a scholarship will help you with your studies and in your future career. This statement should clearly explain your background, your current circumstances, and the vision you have for your career journey. This helps the Bedford team assess your eligibility, need and merit.
We make our selection based on the application/personal statement, academic records, letters to support the application, portfolio (letters of support, awards, samples of work etc) and fulfilment of the equity requirements of the scholarship. If we think it’s helpful, we may request an interview.
Q: Is any one excluded from applying?
A: If you’re eligible for other types of funding, such as the Smart and Skilled program, unfortunately you can’t access scholarship funding as well. Please check with us about this so we can guide you to the funding opportunity best suited to you. We’re here to help you as best we can!
Q: How do I get start my application?
A: Head to the scholarships page on our website for more info and click on ‘Get in touch to apply’. This will put you in contact with our Student Services team and they’ll guide you from there.
