Dafydd Lewis Scholarship for Young Men in Australia

Deadline: 23-Dec-2026

The Dafydd Lewis Scholarship provides merit-based financial support to young men from financially disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing full-time undergraduate study at universities in Victoria, Australia. Each scholarship is worth $10,000 per year for three years, providing up to $30,000 in total support, with eligibility based on academic merit, financial need, age, school history, and course requirements. The Dafydd Lewis Scholarship aims to reduce educational inequality by helping young men from financially disadvantaged backgrounds access university education. The scholarship provides substantial financial assistance to students who may otherwise face financial barriers to pursuing tertiary study. Multiple scholarships are awarded each year to eligible students enrolling in full-time undergraduate degrees at universities across Victoria.

Each successful recipient receives:

The multi-year structure provides financial support throughout the duration of the undergraduate degree, subject to the scholarship’s applicable conditions. The scholarship is intended for young men from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who plan to undertake full-time undergraduate university study in Victoria. Applicants must demonstrate financial need through a required means test. The scholarship combines merit-based selection with financial-need requirements, meaning applicants must meet the relevant eligibility conditions as well as demonstrate that financial circumstances may otherwise limit their access to tertiary education. Applicants must be 19 years of age or younger on 1 January 2026. An exception applies to applicants who hold a humanitarian visa. Applicants should check their age against the specified date rather than their age at the time of application. Applicants must have attended a Victorian state school or college for at least five consecutive years immediately before being awarded the scholarship. This requirement is intended to establish a sustained connection with the Victorian state education system. Exceptions may be considered for applicants who hold humanitarian visas. All applicants are required to complete a means test. The means test is used to demonstrate financial need and forms an important part of the scholarship’s eligibility requirements. Applicants should provide accurate financial information and any documentation required to support their circumstances. The scholarship is available for full-time undergraduate study at universities in Victoria. Applicants should ensure that their proposed course meets the scholarship’s subject and study-level requirements. The scholarship can support eligible undergraduate courses at universities in Victoria, subject to specific exclusions. Courses in the following fields are generally excluded: There is an exception for an Arts course where it provides a pathway to a postgraduate-only degree that was previously offered at undergraduate level. Applicants considering an Arts-related course should therefore carefully check whether their specific course meets this exception. Students can undertake their eligible undergraduate degree at any university in Victoria. The scholarship is therefore not restricted to one particular university, provided the applicant and proposed course satisfy all other eligibility requirements. The Dafydd Lewis Scholarship is merit-based while also requiring applicants to demonstrate financial disadvantage. Applicants should therefore present a clear picture of their academic potential and explain their financial circumstances accurately. A strong application should demonstrate both the applicant’s achievements and why scholarship assistance is important for their university studies. Certain eligibility exceptions may be considered for humanitarian visa holders.

These exceptions relate particularly to:

Applicants who hold a humanitarian visa should provide the relevant information and documentation when completing their application. Applicants should ensure that all eligibility requirements are clearly addressed.

A strong application should:

Applicants should also ensure that all information submitted is complete and consistent. Financial barriers can prevent students from accessing or completing tertiary education even when they have the academic ability to pursue university study. The Dafydd Lewis Scholarship addresses this challenge by providing significant multi-year financial assistance to eligible young men from disadvantaged backgrounds. The potential $30,000 total support can help recipients manage some of the financial pressures associated with undergraduate study. The Dafydd Lewis Scholarship provides merit-based financial assistance to young men from financially disadvantaged backgrounds undertaking eligible full-time undergraduate study at universities in Victoria. Each scholarship is worth $10,000 per year for three years, providing a total of $30,000. The scholarship is intended for young men who meet the age, financial-need, school attendance, university study, and course requirements. Applicants must not be older than 19 years on 1 January 2026, unless they hold a humanitarian visa. Yes. Applicants generally must have attended a Victorian state school or college for at least five consecutive years immediately before being awarded the scholarship. Exceptions may be considered for applicants who hold a humanitarian visa. Yes. All applicants must complete a means test to demonstrate financial need. Yes. Eligible students can study at any university in Victoria, provided their course and other circumstances meet the scholarship requirements. No. Courses in Arts, Education, Music, and Theology are generally excluded, subject to the specified exception for certain Arts courses that provide a pathway to a postgraduate-only degree previously offered at undergraduate level. Yes. An exception may apply when the Arts course is a pathway to a postgraduate-only degree that was previously offer