Fay Marles Scholarship
University of Melbourne, The
The Fay Marles Scholarship is awarded to applicants wishing to undertake graduate research studies at the University of Melbourne who are of Indigenous Australian descent and/or who have had their tertiary studies adversely affected by personal circumstances.
Eligibility
Applicants must: have applied or be enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne; have completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a 4 year Australian Honours degree with a minimum GPA of 75-79; be of Indigenous Australia descent and/or experience compassionate or compelling circumstances (e.g. illness, a disability, exceptional family responsibilities or involvement in a traumatic event that was beyond your control); and not have previously received a Fay Marles Scholarship.
Amount | $26,682 The scholarship provides: a stipend of $26,682 per year (2016 RTP rate); a relocation allowance of up to $2,000 for students moving from interstate or $3,000 for students moving from overseas; and a thesis allowance of $420 for master students and $840 for PhD students. Tenure is for 2 years for master students and 3 years for PhD students, with a possible 6-month extension. |
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Closing date | 31 October |
Number per year | 8 |
Frequency | Annual |
Duration | years |
Student type | Australian |
Gender | Co-Ed |
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For international students | |
Level of study | Postgraduate |
Field of studys | Accounting Agriculture Architecture Psychology Built environment Business and management Communications Computing and information technology Creative arts Dentistry Economics Education and training Engineering and technology Environmental studies Tourism and hospitality Health services and support Humanities and social sciences Languages Law Para-legal studies Mathematics Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Rehabilitation Sciences Social work Sport and leisure Surveying Veterinary science |