Alexander and Bridget Jones Memorial Arts Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are in the first year of their Bachelor of Arts degree and are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances, while also demonstrating a willingness to apply leadership skills and strengths towards activities that benefit others.

Applications open

3 Jun 2024

Last day for applications

4 Aug 2024
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Last day for applications

This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Bi-annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

up to $30,000

Applicable study areas

All study areas

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be a current first year student in the Bachelor of Arts; and,
    • demonstrate financial disadvantage.

    Selection criteria

    The scholarship will be offered to a student who demonstrates:

    • a willingness to apply leadership skills and strengths towards activities that benefit others; and,
    • evidence of disadvantaged circumstances.
  • Application process

    Eligible applicants must complete an online application including:

    • a 500-word statement on their willingness to apply leadership skills and strengths towards activities that benefit others and how the scholarship will positively impact their academic work;
    • the University of Melbourne Student Financial Assessment form with attached evidence of submission in your application form;
    • current statement of results; and,
    • any other information to support the application that may assist the committee in making its decision.

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  • When will I know the outcome?

    Successful applicants will be notified by email 8 to 10 weeks after the application closing date.

What are the benefits?

A living allowance of $10,000 per year for up to the standard full-time duration of your course (3 years).

Requirements

Successful applicants are required to :

  • accept the award online within 21 days; and,
  • provide an annual report outlining the outcomes and benefits of the scholarship, particularly in relation to leadership intentions and academic achievements.

Enquiries

For any further enquiries: artsawards-info@unimelb.edu.au

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.