FMAA First Year High Achiever Award

Key scholarship details

Application status

Opening soon

Applications open

24 Oct 2025

Applications close

18 Jan 2026

Benefit amount

Up to $2,500

Eligible study level

Undergraduate

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The FMAA First Year High Achiever Award is supported by the Financial Management Association of Australia and is offered to high-achieving students from the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne.

Benefits

This award provides:

A one-off payment of $2500
Professional mentoring with a representative from Macquarie Group, the FMAA's Gold and Founding Sponsor

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, you must:

Be completing your first year of the Bachelor of Commerce in 2025 with the intention to commence your second year in 2026
Have a minimum WAM of 80% in your tertiary studies
Have completed or are enrolled in a total of at least 75 credit points in first year
Be able to demonstrate:
- Leadership experience
- Participation in activities or organisations involving the Faculty of Business & Economics or the University of Melbourne, or
- Participation in activities or organisations to engage with industry and/or professional organisations.

Selection criteria

Selection is based on:

A minimum WAM of 80%
Leadership experience (for example through clubs and societies or with groups external to the University)
Participation in activities or organisations which demonstrate involvement in the life of the Faculty of Business & Economics or the University of Melbourne
Participation in activities which engage with industry and/or professional organisations.

Application

How to apply

When the award is open for applications, click on the “Submit an application” link, below. Your application will require:

A cover letter which addresses the eligibility criteria
Your resume
A copy of your current Statement of Results (available from the Student Portal)

Recipient feedback

As a BCom student I was passionate about employing my knowledge and capabilities to create tangible impact, and as part of the FMAA First Year High Achiever Award I received mentoring from the Macquarie Group which provided great support in allowing me to better connect with the professional world. I was excited to discover the different pathways on offer, especially those in the areas of consulting, finance and economics, areas which were closely related to my career aspirations. The mentoring also provided me with tailored advice on internship applications, offered insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of graduates at Macquarie, connected me with other industry professionals, and allowed me to better understand the sectors in which my skills and interests could be best employed. The financial contribution of the scholarship also supported me in meeting financial obligations, while allowing me more time to focus on my studies.

Christina Qian

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