Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
28 Aug 2023
Applications close
24 Nov 2023
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
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
6
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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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
Applications open 28 August 2023 here.
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants will be advised of the outcome within 6-8 weeks after the closing date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Not open yet
Applications open:
28 Aug 2023
Applications close:
24 Nov 2023
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Related scholarships
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 28 August 2023)
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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