Henry and Louisa Williams Bequest
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.
Application type
No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Total value
$84,000 - $130,000
Applicable study areas
All study areas
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 10
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible 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).
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Application process
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.
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When will I know the outcome?
Successful candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application via email by the end of January.
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Variations of this award
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About the donor
Alfred Edward Williams, Alice Louisa Williams and Robert George Williams
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.
Read more about Alfred Edward Williams, Alice Louisa Williams and Robert George Williams
What are the 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.
For further information, see Manage my scholarship
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.