Italian Australian Foundation Bursary
The bursaries are to support Honours research on Italian language, history and/or culture by students who are disadvantaged and in financial need.
Applications open
5 Jun 2023
Last day for applications
6 Aug 2023
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Last day for applications
This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.
Application type
Application required
How to apply
Benefit type
Single payment
Full benefit details
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
Total value
up to $20,000
Applicable study areas
Language, literature and cultural studies
Number of scholarships awarded
At least 1
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"My trip to Trieste last year has benefited my academic development in many ways, allowing me to refine and develop my language skills. The immersive experience equipped me with an understanding of the Italian language and culture, which I have always wanted to achieve."
- Justin Rousis
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Eligibility & selection criteria
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
- be enrolled or enrolling in fourth year (Honours) in Italian Studies;
- demonstrate financial disadvantage;
- be an Australian permanent resident or citizen; and,
- be of Italian descent.
Selection criteria
From amongst eligible applicants, the scholarships will be awarded to the students most disadvantaged in their academic work by financial need.
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Application process
Submit an online application, including
- a 300-500 word statement describing how you would use this scholarship and how it would positively impact your personal and/or academic life;
- the University of Melbourne Student Financial Assessment form and attach evidence of this to your application for this bursary;
- copy of Australian residency or citizenship;
- proof of Italian descent (please supply a copy of your parent's or grandparent's Passport, Birth Certificate, Citizenship Certificate or Death Certificate - this does not need to be an original certified copy but the committee reserve the right to request the original at a later date if required); and,
- any other information to support your application that may assist the committee in making its decision.
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When will I know the outcome?
Applicants will be advised of the outcome via email within 8 to 10 weeks after the closing date.
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About the donor
Italian Australian Foundation
The Italian Australian Foundation endeavours to improve the life opportunities for persons of Italian origin and descent through the delivery of services to the frail and elderly and by providing opportunities for students and practitioners to undertake professional development. In keeping with a key objective of the Italian Australian Foundation to “provide services for disadvantaged persons of Italian descent resident in Australia who would not otherwise have access to those services,” the Italian Australian Foundation has commenced a broad program of fellowships and bursaries designed to provide opportunities to students and practitioners to undertake further studies, skills specialisation and vocational training.
What are the benefits?
Up to $20,000. Several awards may be offered from this amount.
Recipients are required to:
- accept award online within 21 days; and,
- submit a final report.
Enquiries
Get more on scholarships and other information to help you succeed at the University of Melbourne.
For complete listings of faculty-specific scholarships, please see individual faculty websites.
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.