Scholarships

Value: $10,000 per year for up to three years ($30,000)

Offered to two students who are entering university in 2026 and are in their final year of school in 2025. While applicants must have received sound academic results from year 11, the most important criteria for this scholarship are about demonstrating good character and the potential to contribute positively to the College community. 

Apply by 31 October 2025. Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview. 

Value: $5,000 per year for up to three years ($15,000)

Offered to a commencing university student who is undertaking a Bachelor degree at the University of Tasmania and entering Jane in Semester 1, 2026, who was educated in north-west Tasmania. The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need and the capacity and willingness to contribute positively to the Jane community. Donated by alumni Tia and Isaac Poole, who both grew up in Burnie.

Apply by 31 October 2025. Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview. 

Value: $5,000 for one year.

Available to three commencing university students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, undertaking any Bachelor degree at the University of Tasmania and entering Jane in Semester 1, 2026. The successful applicant must have attended a Tasmanian high school, demonstrate financial need and the capacity and willingness to contribute to the Jane community. Donated by The Tall Foundation.

Apply by 31 October 2025. Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview. 

Value: $5,000 for one year

Offered to a commencing university student who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, undertaking any Bachelor degree at the University of Tasmania and entering Jane in Semester 1, 2026. The successful applicant must have attended a Tasmanian high school, demonstrate financial need and the capacity and willingness to contribute positively to the Jane community. Donated by an anonymous donor.

Apply by 31 October 2025. Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview.

Value: $11,000 for one year

For a student commencing a Bachelor degree in any subject and who has completed their school studies at Launceston College, achieving outstanding academic results. In awarding the scholarship, financial need will also be considered. The scholarship was founded by Jane and Launceston College alumnus, Mark Habner, and is named in honour of his parents. We also acknowledge Mark's cousin and Jane alumnus, Justin Habner and his partner Simon Baptist, who have also contributed to the scholarship fund. The funding is for one year.

Apply 31 October 2025. Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview.

Value: $5,000 for one year

Available to a commencing student undertaking a Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine in Semester 1, 2026 who was educated in the north or north-west of Tasmania and who will need financial assistance to move away from home to undertake study. The student must be entering Jane for the first time in 2026. Donated by Dr Hilary Wallace and the late Dr Alan Wallace.

Apply through the University of Tasmania Scholarships page online, choose "Hilary and Alan Wallace Scholarship" by 31 October 2025. No interview is required.

Value: $4,000 per year for up to three years ($12,000)

Offered to commencing students from the north-west of Tasmania enrolled in any faculty. The funding is for up to three years while a resident of Jane. Selection criteria are financial need and academic potential. Endowed by the late Hon Charles and Mrs Flora Fenton, in honour of Mr Fenton's great-grandfather, James, the first European to settle west of the Mersey River.

Apply through the University of Tasmania Scholarships page online, choose "James Fenton Memorial Scholarship" by 31 October 2025.

Value: $1,500 for one year

For a first-year student studying a Bachelor degree in any subject. The funding is for one year. Selection is based on financial need and academic potential. Endowed by author, the late Bryce Courtenay in memory of his son, Damon.

Apply by 31 October 2025. Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview.

Value: $15,000 for one year

Offered to a university student who is returning to Jane in Semester 1, 2026 and undertaking a Bachelor degree at the University of Tasmania. The scholarship will be awarded based on financial need and the capacity and willingness to contribute positively to the Jane community. This scholarship is supported by an anonymous donor.

Apply by 31 October 2025. No interview is required.

Value: $10,000 for one year

Offered for one year to a returning female resident enrolled in any Bachelor program who shows leadership, encourages others and has made a significant contribution to College life. Satisfactory academic achievement is important but the concept of "having a go" and achieving a balance in life between study, the outdoors and community participation is considered more important with this award. Endowed by Rosey and Sarah Gilder in memory of their sister, Kate.

Apply by 31 October 2025. No interview is required.

Value: $6,000

Offered to a returning student enrolled in any Bachelor degree, the selection criteria being academic success and service to the College. The funding is for one year. Donated by the Fellows of Jane.

Apply by 31 October 2025. No interview is required.

Value: $3,000 for one year

Offered for one year to a returning Tasmanian student in second or subsequent years of undergraduate study in the College of Health and Medicine. Selection criteria include financial need and academic performance. Endowed by the late Bill Craig in honour of his wife Audrey Lee, a former Fellow and foundation student of the College in 1950. The funding is for one year.

Apply by 31 October 2025. No interview is required.