Scholarship

Ian Ramsay Maxwell Travelling Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for applications

Benefit amount

Up to $52,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic students

Eligible study stage

Future study

Benefit duration

One or more years

Summary

The Ian Ramsay Maxwell Travelling Scholarship was established with bequests from Patricia Clarice Karas, and is awarded to graduates of the University of Melbourne who are undertaking graduate study or research at an institution outside Australia.

Benefits

A living allowance of up to $14,000 per year for the duration of the overseas study, paid in two instalments, usually in May and October.

Amount:

Up to $52,000

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
  • be a graduate of the University of Melbourne
  • have applied for a graduate coursework or research degree at an institution outside Australia
  • not have completed a course of study at the same or higher level as the proposed overseas study

Selection criteria

This scholarship is offered to the applicant(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application, financial position and results for prior study.

Conditions

This scholarship is subject to the Travelling Scholarships Terms & Conditions

Study level:

Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic students

Study stage type:

Future study

Study area:

Agricultural and veterinary sciences; Architecture, building, planning and design; Arts, humanities and social sciences; Business and economics; Education; Engineering; Environment; Health; Information technology and computer science; Law; Music, visual and performing arts; Science

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Application

How to apply

See: Prestigious Travelling Scholarships

When will I know the outcome?

You will be notified of the outcome of your application by the end of July.

Status:

Open for applications

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