The Veterans’ Fund provides support of up to US $40,000 to Australian and American Veterans undertaking or planning to undertake full-time Undergraduate or Graduate level study in any disciplinary field, at an accredited educational institution in the Australia to USA direction or USA to Australia direction.
Scholarship Details
- Open to U.S. and Australian post-9/11 veterans
- Supports study in the USA or Australia in any discipline
- Up to $40,000 in funding for tuition, travel, and other educational expenses
- May be combined with other veteran support programs like the GI Bill
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a post-9/11 military veteran from the USA or Australia
- Must be undertaking or planning to undertake full-time undergraduate or graduate study
- Must have an offer or acceptance from an accredited institution in the USA or Australia
Application Process
- Prepare a high-resolution headshot and a photo of you in your study field
- Record a video (max 1 minute) introducing yourself and your study plans
- Upload a copy of your passport biographic page (USA or Australia)
- Provide an offer/acceptance letter from your host university or research supervisor
- Submit academic transcripts for past undergraduate or graduate studies, if applicable
- Upload a one-page resume
- Complete a detailed budget using the provided template in the application portal
- List three referees in the Letter of Recommendation section; they will be contacted automatically
With more than 73 veteran scholars and alumni and over US $2.8 million awarded to date, the American Australian Association is committed to investing in the future of veterans by supporting educational opportunities which build new skills and create prosperous post-military careers.
