ACER International Student Scholarship - Business (AISS)

Contact us

Australian Council for Educational Research

19 Prospect Hill Rd,
Camberwell, VIC, Australia 3124

T: 61 3 9277 5566
F: 61 3 9277 5757
E: aiss@acer.edu.au

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the course I want to enrol in qualify me as being eligible to apply for the AISS?
As long as your preferred course is an undergraduate degree business course listed on the websites of the 39 universities via this link:
http://www.acer.edu.au/aiss/useful-links

How many recipients will be awarded the AISS?
One candidate only.

What is the value of the AISS?
The total value of the scholarship over two to three years is AUD$50,000.

How is the AISS recipient selected?
The winning recipient must achieve the highest Total Score in the selection test (ISAT)

When will the scholarship winner be announced?
The winning recipient will be notified by 14th February 2014.

How will I be notified if I am the successful recipient?
The winning recipient will receive notification via an official Letter of Offer from ACER, which will be sent via email.

How can I accept my scholarship offer?
The winning recipient will receive notification via an official Letter of Offer, via email. The Acceptance Form must be completed and returned to the AISS Office.

When should I accept my scholarship?
The winning recipient will be given two weeks to accept the scholarship offer from ACER. After this time, the offer will lapse, and the scholarship will be offered to the next most eligible candidate.

How is the scholarship paid?
The funds will be paid electronically to the university. A payment to a maximum of AUD$12,500 each semester for four or more semesters will be made.

Can my scholarship be paid in advance?
No, payment is made each semester at the time when fees are due.

Can I defer my scholarship?
No, the AISS must be accepted for use from 2014.

Can I receive more than one scholarship?
If you have already been awarded another scholarship by a different organisation, you will not be eligible to receive the AISS.

Can I transfer to another or combined degree program and retain my scholarship?
The AISS is awarded to the recipient with the condition that they remain enrolled in their specified degree program.

Whom can I contact for more information?
Please contact the AISS Office at ACER.