Scholarship

Henry and Louisa Williams Bequest

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for automatic consideration

Benefit amount

$84,000 - $130,000

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic students

Eligible study stage

Future study

Benefit duration

One or more years

Summary

The Henry and Louisa Williams Bequest was established with a gift from Alfred, Alice and Robert Williams. Scholarships provided by the fund are offered to students undertaking research in a field of study other than theology and music in the names of Henry James Williams, Frederick Charles Williams, Alice Louisa Williams, Alfred Edward Williams and Robert George Williams.

About the donor

Alfred Edward Williams, Alice Louisa Williams and Robert George Williams collectively bequeathed a sum to the University of Melbourne to establish the 'Henry James Williams Scholarship' for high-achieving students undertaking graduate research in a field of study other than theology and music.

Alfred Edward Williams, Alice Louisa Williams and Robert George Williams collectively bequeathed a sum to the University of Melbourne to establish the 'Henry James Williams Scholarship' for high-achieving students undertaking graduate research in a field of study other than theology and music.

Benefits

  • Living allowance of $42,000 per year pro rata (2024 full-time study rate) for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Master by research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a Doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
  • Relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.

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Amount:

$84,000 - $130,000

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

10

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • have received an offer for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne and intend to undertake research in a field of study other than theology and music.
  • have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought
  • not have previously received a graduate research scholarship with equivalent benefits

Selection criteria

These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their academic achievement of their last completed degree and their research potential in their field of study. Factors such as relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music may be taken into consideration.

Conditions

These scholarships are subject to the Graduate Research Scholarships Terms & Conditions (as amended).

Study level:

Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic students

Study stage type:

Future study

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Application

How to apply

If you have applied for admission to a graduate research degree by 31 October for commencement in the following year, you will be automatically considered for this scholarships.

When will I know the outcome?

Successful candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application via email by the end of January.

Status:

Open for automatic consideration

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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