The Cbus Super Mavis Robertson Scholarship

The Cbus Super Mavis Robertson Scholarship was established by Cbus Super, one of Australia’s first industry superannuation funds, in memory of Mavis Robertson AM, superannuation industry pioneer and University of Melbourne alumnus.

The scholarship is open to Bachelor of Commerce students who are experiencing financial hardship, with a preference for female students. One scholarship is available every two years. The next scholarship will open for applications in 2024.

Applications open

20 Sep 2024

Last day for applications

2 Dec 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
International student

Total value

at least $16,000

Applicable study areas

Commerce, economics and management

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Ruby Sakarintr
    "In addition to the financial support offered by the Cbus Super Mavis Robertson Scholarship, I was able to gain first-hand experience through an internship. Interning at Cbus – one of Australia’s largest industry super funds – was an invaluable experience. It not only gave me an insight into the inner workings of a super fund and how they operate, invest and strategise in a way that maximises outcomes for members, but it also allowed me to apply the knowledge I’d gained in my studies and provided me with clarity as to the direction I’d like my career to take and for my wider professional aspirations. Over eight weeks I rotated through different teams within the Investments division, such as Equity Portfolio Construction, Risk and Compliance, and Strategy and Innovation. I found myself in an incredibly supportive culture, where I was lucky enough to work alongside passionate professionals who were eager to share their expertise to help me build my skills and knowledge of investment management. The Cbus Super Mavis Robertson Scholarship has been paramount in supporting my professional development and university studies, while connecting me to a dynamic, high-impact industry."
    - Ruby Sakarintr
  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • Have successfully completed at least 100 points of the Bachelor of Commerce (at the time of application) or be completing at least 100 points in Semester 2, 2024 (at the time of application)
    • Be enrolled or enrolling in the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce
    • Be in financial need
    • Complete the University's online Student Financial Assessment Application in order to receive an overall "disadvantage score" which will be provided to the Faculty.

    Selection criteria

    Selection is based on:

    Stage 1

    • Completion of 100 points of the Bachelor of Commerce
    • Students must be enrolled or enrolling in the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce
    • Can demonstrate financial need, with a preference for female students
    • Completion of the University's online Student Financial Assessment Application

    Stage 2

    • Students with the highest "disadvantage score" will be shortlisted and invited to attend an interview

    The Selection Panel comprises of the Dean (or nominee), a Faculty representative and a Cbus Super representative.

  • Application process

    Please submit an online application to the Faculty including:

    • A cover letter addressing the eligibility criteria and which also describes the potential impact of the scholarship on your studies.
    • Your resume
    • A copy of your current Statement of Results (available from the Student Portal)

    You must also complete the University's online Student Financial Assessment Application.

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  • About the donor

    Cbus Super & Mavis Robertson

    The Cbus Super Mavis Robertson Scholarship was established by Cbus Super, one of Australia’s first industry superannuation funds, in memory of Mavis Robertson AM, superannuation industry pioneer and University of Melbourne alumnus.

    She championed access for workers in high risk occupations to insurance cover through their superannuation, for death and impairment, and was also a mentor to employees across the industry fund network, particularly women. She was an integral part of many industry initiatives including as a founding member of the Conference of Major Super Funds, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, Women in Super, the Australia Council of Super Investors, and the Mother’s Day Classic.

What are the benefits?

The scholarship is valued at the Net Annual Income of the trust and will be valued at approximately $8,000 per annum for your second and third year of study in 2025.

The successful recipient may also be invited to undertake an internship with Cbus Super after the end of their second year of the Bachelor of Commerce, and to apply for a graduate role with Cbus Super on completion of their internship and/or the Bachelor of Commerce.

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.