Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
1 Sep 2025
Applications close
7 Feb 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $13,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Andrew and Geraldine Buxton Athletics Scholarship was established with a gift from Andrew and Geraldine Buxton, and is offered to an aspiring student-athletes in the sport of athletics to simultaneously pursue their world-class academic and sporting dreams.
Benefits
$10,000 per year paid in half-yearly instalments plus strength and conditioning programming and coaching, physiotherapy clinic access, academic and administrative support for the normal full-time duration or remaining full-time duration of the recipient's course.
Amount:
Up to $13,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
2
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must be a member of Melbourne University Athletics Club and have the potential to compete at a World Championship, Olympic or Paralympic level.
Selection criteria
Eligible candidates are assessed on the basis of information provided in an application to Melbourne University Sport. Renewal is assessed annually based on satisfactory academic progression and maintenance of high performance sporting pathway potential.
Study level:
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences; Architecture, building, planning and design; Arts, humanities and social sciences; Business and economics; Education; Engineering; Environment; Health; Information technology and computer science; Law; Music, visual and performing arts; Science
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How to apply
Further information and an application form are available here
When will I know the outcome?
Award recipients will be notified by 31 March 2026.
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