The Geoffrey Blainey Scholarship for Honours in Economic History

The Geoffrey Blainey Scholarship for Honours in Economic History was established in honour of Professor Blainey, one of Australia’s most prominent economic historians. The scholarship is open to students, accepted into the Economics honours program, whose research is informed by Economic History.

Applications open

22 Mar 2024

Last day for applications

28 Apr 2024
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Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Bi-annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

at least $12,000

Applicable study areas

Commerce, economics and management

Number of scholarships awarded

Up to 2

  • Nicole Marino
    "The Geoffrey Blainey scholarship was the starting point of what became a deep appreciation for the value of studying economic history. My essay was on secular stagnation and how ageing populations and the Covid pandemic would influence the effectiveness of fiscal policy. To do this, I combed through history to look for parallels, uncovering differences in economic behaviour post-wars vs. post-pandemics. This insight initiated a broader interest in where historical patterns show up today — a thread woven into my career as an investor. Reading about history gives me an edge in recognising and using these patterns to anticipate the future, for example how current US-China relations mirror that of the US & the Middle East or the USSR, and what this might say about the trajectory of the West’s relationship with India. I am grateful for the generous support of the donors, as the scholarship opportunity spawned a new curiosity that influenced my life and career."
    - Nicole Marino
  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be enrolled in the Economics honours program within the Faculty of Business and Economics
    • be pursuing research informed by Economic History

    Selection criteria

    Selection will be based on the quality of the proposed research topic and its relationship to economic history, as well as the student’s academic record of study in the field of economic history and all other subjects.

  • Application process

    To complete the scholarship application, you will need to submit:

    • A cover letter detailing your eligibility for this scholarship
    • A document which describes your proposed area of research and which clearly demonstrates how economic history will inform your research essay
    • Your resume
    • A copy of your current Statement of Results (available from the Student Portal)

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  • When will I know the outcome?

    The successful candidate will be informed by email.

What are the benefits?

The scholarship is valued at the Net Annual Income of the trust. It will be paid in two instalments: upon acceptance of the scholarship offer and upon submission of the thesis draft (in September).

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