Scholarship Application Form

Application Process

Selection Process

Applicants will be assessed based on the written application, supporting statement, demonstrated ability and commitment to study, and performance at interview (which may be via video).
Shortlisted applicants will be notified in October 2025 and must be available for an interview.
Successful applicants will be notified in November 2025 and required to confirm their enrollment in an API accredited property valuation degree in 2026.

Scholarship Terms

Scholarship commencement is subject to acceptance of APREF’s scholarship offer in writing and proof of enrollment in an API accredited property degree.
Recipients must remain enrolled in the API accredited property degree, provide evidence of subject results, pass all enrolled subjects, and comply with the API Membership Policy and Code of Professional Conduct.
Scholarship funds will be paid to the recipient’s nominated bank account and must be used for HECS fees or expenses directly associated with undertaking the study.
Recipients agree to act in an ambassadorial role assisting in activities to raise awareness of APREF during their studies and as past APREF Scholarship holders.
The scholarship recipient will be supported by an industry mentor and a staff member from the Education team at the Australian Property Institute (API).
If the recipient does not complete the API Accredited degree, APREF may cancel the scholarship and request repayment of any funds already received upon demand.

2025 APREF Scholarship Application Form

Apply to be considered for a 2026 financial scholarship to extend your studies.

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Your details

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Your Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State Postal Code

Educational/Employment Details

Australian citizen or Permanent Resident?(Required)

Attach your current CV(Required)

Max. file size: 20 MB.

Attach your most current Academic transcripts(Required)

(High school, University or TAFE)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 20 MB, Max. files: 4.

Scholarship Information

Are you a prospective student or returning student?(Required)

Note: Returning students are current enrolled university or TAFE students

Select the Scholarship you wish to apply for(Required)

Advancing Women in Property Scholarship

Rural/Regional Scholarship

Tasmania Scholarship

Robert Hecek Scholarship

Preston Rowe Paterson Scholarship

Note: Only returning or current tertiary-enrolled students can apply for the Robert Hecek or Preston Rowe Paterson scholarships

Application Questions

Outline details of your career break, including date span and the primary reason for the break(Required)

Please outline your connection to Regional Australia, including your intentions for property employment after graduation.(Required)

What University(s)/degree(s) have you applied for to commence study in 2026?(Required)

What course are you currently studying and will continue to study in 2026?(Required)

Describe how you came to know and understand property as a profession, and why you want to pursue this as a career path?(Required)

Why do you believe you should be awarded a scholarship? Explain any reasons of equity, or relevant accomplishments/merits(Required)

Outline where you see yourself in your career in five years’ time?(Required)

References

Please provide two reference letters

File(Required)