Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
10 Aug 2026
Applications close
21 Sep 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $1,900
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study, Alumni
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Dr Rodney Lloyd Benjamin OAM History Prize is offered to Faculty of Arts graduate students who submit the best essay on Australian history.
Preference is given to essays that focuses on aspects of the history of the state of Victoria.
About the donor
Carmel Benjamin AM and her children established a prize in memory of Dr Rodney Lloyd Benjamin OAM, to honour his life and work as an historian, business and community leader.
Benefits
This prize provides a one-off payment of approximately $1900 (depending on the annual gift income).
Amount:
Up to $1,900
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this prize, you must:
- Be enrolled in a Faculty of Arts graduate degree
- Have submitted an essay on Australian history
Selection criteria
The prize is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their essay and overall application.
Study level:
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study, Alumni
Study area:
Arts, humanities and social sciences
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
How to apply
You must complete an online application form and include:
- A 4000-5000 word essay on Australian history
For further queries contact Faculty of Arts - Scholarships and Prizes
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants are advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks.
Submit an applicationStatus:
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