Elizabeth and Nicholas Slezak Scholarship
This scholarship supports female identifying graduate students of the University to study French literature and/or language in France.
Applications open
17 Apr 2023
Applications closed
5 Jun 2023
Application type
Application required
How to apply
Benefit type
Single payment
Full benefit details
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
International student
Total value
up to $45,000
Applicable study areas
Language, literature and cultural studies
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 1
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"The Elizabeth and Nicholas Slezak Scholarship allowed me to engage with the fascinating material at the Bibliothèque du Film while using my French language skills in a practical context. The month I spent in Paris was integral to my research, as I would not have been able to access such niche resources at my home university. Overall, this scholarship enriched both my academic and personal creative pursuits and gave me the opportunity to not only live as a Parisian for a month, but to concentrate completely on my studies."
- Louise Cain
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be female-identifying;
- be a current Honours student undertaking short programs in France on terms breaks to advance French language skills; or,
- be enrolled or enrolling in a Masters or PhD studying French language or literature; and,
- undertaking a course of study in France.
Selection criteria
The scholarship will be offered to a student who demonstrates:
- the relevance of the overseas travel to their studies;
- the quality and feasibility of the proposed program of study in France;
- academic merit; and,
- the skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed project as evidenced by the application.
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Application process
Submit an online application with the following documents:
- details of the proposed program of study or research in France;
- scholarship proposal;
- at least one academic letter of reference;
- current academic record or transcript; 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?
Applicants will be advised of the outcome via email.
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About the donor
Elizabeth Slezak
Mrs Elizabeth Slezak was an alumna of the University of Melbourne who achieved her Master of Arts in 1956. Mrs Slezak left a gift in her will to support a University of Melbourne female graduate who wishes to travel to France and study French literature or language. Named in honour of Mrs Slezak and her husband, the award is called the Elizabeth and Nicholas Slezak Scholarship.
What are the benefits?
Up to $45,000, several awards will be offered from the total amount.
Recipients are required to:
- accept online within 21 days;
- provide relevant travel documents; and,
- submit a final report within two months of returning from France.
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