James Rapley Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a holder of an Australian permanent visa
• have completed Year 12 or International Baccalaureate in Australia
• not have been awarded results for subjects undertaken as part of a degree course at a tertiary institution in Australia
• have applied for Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne via the VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
• meet the Access Melbourne entry requirements for the University of Melbourne course nominated in your VTAC application
• have applied for a place at Janet Clarke Hall, St Hilda's College, St Mary's College or Medley Hall.

Selection criteria

This scholarship is awarded to eligible candidates who have the highest overall level of disadvantage based on the information provided in their VTAC SEAS application and their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

Conditions

This scholarship is subject to the Coursework Scholarships Terms and Conditions (as amended). In addition:

• students must agree to give permission for the University to provide their name and course details to the donor of their scholarship and to provide a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested
• you must maintain residence at a Residential College of the University of Melbourne

Students will be automatically considered for this scholarship if they have applied for a place at Janet Clarke Hall, St Hilda's College, St Mary's College or Medley Hall, and have applied for admission to the University via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Scholarship offers are made a few days after the Victorian Year 12 ATAR results are released in December.

See Narrm Scholarship

James Rapley

This scholarship was established by the Rapley Family in memory of their son and brother James Rapley, Student Club President 2005, in celebration of his life and the importance of the College Community to his personal development.

Originally from Seymour, James spent the first three years of his studies living at Whitley College and was President of the Student Advisory Council in 2005.

James was known for his intelligence, passion for sports and active engagement in his community. He was committed to using his skills for the greater social good.

James had a successful career in software development, taking up a role at Groupon in 2013 in the United States. He was in LA on his way home for Christmas when he was tragically killed while riding his bicycle. He is loved and dearly missed by friends and family.