Exceptional Talent Scholarship

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• have demonstrated exceptional talent by having performed outstandingly in high-level competitions. This can include the University of Melbourne School Mathematics Competition or the International Mathematical Olympiad, or exceptional performance in the University of Melbourne Extension Program in Mathematics and Statistics.

• either:
  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, and have completed an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia, or
  • be an Australian citizen and have completed an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate outside Australia.
• have applied for a University of Melbourne undergraduate course via VTAC for commencement in the year following completion of Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
• not have previously undertaken tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a Year 12 program).
• satisfy the prerequisites for a University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science and intend to major in Mathematics and Statistics.
• not be a recipient of a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship

Throughout their studies, students need to ensure eligibility to complete the major in Mathematics and Statistics.

Students satisfying the eligibility criteria should submit evidence of their mathematical ability and talent together with a cover letter and school results to the School of Mathematics and Statistics before 25 November each year.

This can include:

• Evidence of having been awarded a Medal in the International Mathematics Olympiad
• Evidence of performing outstandingly in the University of Melbourne School Mathematics Competition
• Letter of reference of a school mathematics coordinator
• University of Melbourne Extension Program results

Applications will be considered by the Head of School, the Director of Undergraduate Teaching and the Outreach Fellow at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne.

Applications should be submitted to Outreach Fellow Dr Susan James susan.james@unimelb.edu.au

The announcement of scholarship awards will be made in December after the Victorian Year 12 ATAR results are released. A scholarship offer does not represent an offer for admission to a University of Melbourne Bachelor degree. Course offers are made separately through VTAC.