F. A. Kernot Scholarship

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be currently enrolled in of one of the following courses within the Faculty of  Engineering  and  Information Technology:
  • Master of Computer Science
  • any 300-point engineering master course (e.g. Master of Engineering; Master of Spatial Engineering)
  • Master of Information Systems
  • Master of Information Technology; and
• have completed at least 50 points  of study (not including credits) in the current degree,  and have at least 100 credit points of study remaining to complete in your course.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Academic merit
• Strength of a personal statement conveying your passion for Engineering/IT, your career aspirations and how you will use the funds.

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

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

Frederic Archer Kernot

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.