Helen R Freeman Scholarships - Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)

The Helen Freeman scholarships are for high-achieving domestic students who identify as women and intend to undertake a Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics).

Applications open

22 Jan 2024

Last day for applications

31 Mar 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

Total value

up to $30,000

Applicable study areas

Sciences and mathematics

Number of scholarships awarded

2

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • Be enrolled or enrolling in the first year of the Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) in the Faculty of Science at the University of Melbourne.
    • Identify as a woman
    • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen.
    • Have a minimum average mark of 75 in the third-year subjects of the relevant major

    Conditions of continuing eligibility will also include maintaining enrolment in the Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) and continuing satisfactory progress in the degree program.

    The successful recipient must provide an annual progress report and be available to meet with the donor for stewardship purposes during their scholarship candidature.

    Selection criteria

    The scholarship is awarded for academic potential and endeavour based on the candidate's academic track record.

  • Application process

    Fill in an application form and submit it to the Faculty of Science by the due date.

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What are the benefits?

A two-year scholarship with a total value of up to $30,000 – paid in four instalments at the start of each semester, following the census date.

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.