Key scholarship details
Application status
Opening soon
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $7,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
This scholarship is available for Masters students (Mathematics and Statistics) undertaking research in the area of Statistics, Applied Probability, Stochastic Processes or Operations Research.
Benefits
The recipient will receive a lump sump payment up to the value of $7,000.
Amount:
Up to $7,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
6
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must be a Masters student in the School of Mathematics and Statistics undertaking research in the area of statistics, applied probability, stochastic processes or operations research.
Selection criteria
The award is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application
Scholarships may only be taken up after enrolment in the Master of Science (Mathematics & Statistics) is complete, and will not be offered in conjunction with other School scholarships.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Science
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How to apply
Apply for the scholarship using the link below.
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Opening soon
Applications open:
26 Jan 2026
Applications close:
31 Mar 2026
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.
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