Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Benefit amount
At least $13,500
Eligible study level
Honours
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Geoffrey Blainey Scholarship for Honours in Economic History was established in honour of Professor Blainey, one of Australia's most prominent economic historians, and is offered to students enrolled in the Economics honours program whose research is informed by Economic History.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a living allowance valued at the Net Annual Income of the trust. It is paid in two equal instalments: upon acceptance of the scholarship offer and upon submission of the final draft of the thesis, usually in week 12 of semester.
Amount:
At least $13,500
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered 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.
Study level:
Honours
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Business and economics
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How to apply
When the scholarship is open for applications, click on the “Submit an application” link, below. Your application will require:
- 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 (freely available from the Student Portal)
When will I know the outcome?
All applicants will be informed of the outcome via email.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Not open yet
Recipient feedback
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
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