Grant

Henry and Rachael Ackman Travelling Scholarship (Architecture)

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for applications

Applications open

29 Aug 2025

Applications close

28 Nov 2025

Benefit amount

Up to $8,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study, Alumni

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The Henry and Rachael Ackman Travelling Scholarship is awarded to enable Architecture students to travel abroad to pursue studies in their field of specialty.

Benefits

Degree - short or long

To be advised

Fieldwork

Approximately $5,000

International Study Abroad or Exchange

Approximately $8,000

Amount:

Up to $8,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

8

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be an alumni of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne who is intending to pursue an additional degree - short or long; OR
  • Be enrolled in a research higher degree (MPhil or PhD) in Architecture requiring to travel internationally to undertake research fieldwork; OR
  • Be enrolled in a graduate coursework Architecture (single/double) degree program within the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne intending to participate in a period of Study Abroad or Exchange.

Selection criteria

Selection of applicants will be based on:

Degree - short or long

  • the rigour of their online application including academic merit and Expression of Interest;
  • evidence of application/acceptance to study a degree program of minimum one academic year in duration
  • performance at interview

Fieldwork

  • the rigour of their application to obtain research fieldwork funding

International Study Abroad or Exchange

  • the rigour of their online application including academic merit and Expression of Interest;
  • evidence of application/acceptance to study at an international university or institution as either a Study Abroad or Exchange student

Study level:

Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study, Alumni

Study area:

Architecture, building, planning and design

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Application

How to apply

Degree - short or long

Not currently open for applications

Fieldwork

Current ABP graduate researchers contact abp-gradresearch@unimelb.edu.au

International Study Abroad or Exchange

Apply using the link below

When will I know the outcome?

Applicants will be advised of the outcome within 6-8 weeks after the closing date.

Submit an application

Status:

Open for applications

Applications open:

29 Aug 2025

Applications close:

28 Nov 2025

  • Degree - short or long (not currently open for applications)

    • Short courses are defined as up to one year.
    • Long courses are defined as 3 years or such longer period as may be necessary to enable the holders to complete their course of study

    The scholarship amount will be determined based on the length of study.

    If the course of study is research based, eg PhD, preference will be given to applicants pursuing the fields of Housing for the Aged or Family Architecture.

    If the degree is over one year in duration, the recipient will be required to return to the University of Melbourne and deliver a 'Minnie Ackman Lecture' upon completion of the the degree.

    Fieldwork

    The scholarship will be awarded to research students who have passed confirmation and be in the mid to later stages of their program.

    International Study Abroad or Exchange (Applications open 29 August 2025)

    The scholarship provides a one-off payment of $8,000 per recipient. The scholarship is open to students undertaking one or two semesters of Study Abroad or Exchange.

    This does not include single subjects with an international travel component or short courses.

    Applicants must be able to undertake their Study Abroad or Exchange period prior to completion of their degree program at the University of Melbourne.

    Students who are experiencing financial disadvantage are encouraged to apply.

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.

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