Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Current study, Alumni
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Hirsh and Olga Taft Scholarship was established with a gift from Hirsh Taft and is awarded to graduates of the University of Melbourne who are undertaking research at a university in Israel, with preference for the Hebrew University.
This scholarship is currently unavailable due to Government travel advice.
Benefits
This scholarship provides an allowance of around $35,000 for one year, paid in two instalments in May and October. The value may be varied depending on the circumstances of the applicants and the annual gift income.
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident;
- have graduated from the University of Melbourne;
- be under the age of 30 at the time of application
- intend to undertake further study or research at a university in Israel; and
- not have completed a course of study at the same or higher level as the proposed overseas study.
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit, their personal qualities and financial position. Preference is given to students intending to attend Hebrew University.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the Travelling Scholarships Terms & Conditions
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Current study, Alumni
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How to apply
If you have applied for the Jerusalem - Melbourne PhD program or the Prestigious Travelling Scholarships, you will be automatically considered for the Hirsh and Olga Taft Scholarship.
When will I know the outcome?
Students who have submitted an application should receive an outcome by the end of July.
Status:
Open for applications
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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