F. A. Kernot Scholarship

Key scholarship details

Application status

Opening soon

Applications open

21 Aug 2026

Applications close

8 Sep 2026

Benefit amount

Up to $5,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The F. A. Kernot Scholarship was established by the late Frederic Archer Kernot, and is offered to students who demonstrates excellent academic achievements in their master by coursework program within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

About the donor

Frederic Archer Kernot played a key role in the transition of dentistry from a trade to a profession. He was involved in the establishment of the original Dental Hospital in Melbourne and served on both the Dental Board of Victoria and the Council of the Australian College of Dentistry. He maintained a keen interest in mechanics throughout his life and was also the brother of the first Professor of Engineering at the University of Melbourne, William Charles Kernot.

Benefits

This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $5000.

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Be currently enrolled in one of the following courses within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology:
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Information Systems
- Master of Information Technology
- Any 300-point engineering master course
Have completed at least 50 points of study (not including credits) in the current degree
Have at least 100 credit points of study remaining to complete in your course.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed based on academic merit and the strength of a personal statement conveying:

Your passion for Engineering or Information Technology
Your career aspirations
Impact of the funds of the scholarship

Application

How to apply

You must submit an online application via the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology coursework scholarships webpage for current students.

When will I know the outcome?

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately six to eight weeks after the application close date.

Submit an application

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