Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for automatic consideration
Benefit amount
Up to $36,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The James Rapley Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of James Rapley and is offered to domestic students from regional or remote areas of Australia, who are enrolling in a Bachelor of Science, are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances and have applied for a place at Janet Clarke Hall, St Hilda's College, St Mary's College or Wilam Hall.
About the donor
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.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a living accommodation allowance of $12,000 per year for three years. The allowance is paid directly to the Residential College.
Amount:
Up to $36,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered 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 a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) Category 1 Personal Information and Location and other categories (if applicable) 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 Wilam Hall.
Selection criteria
This scholarship is awarded to eligible students who have the highest overall level of disadvantage based on the information provided in their VTAC SEAS application.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the Coursework Scholarships Terms and Conditions and can be deferred to the following academic year. 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
Study level:
Undergraduate
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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How to apply
You will be automatically considered for this scholarship if you have applied for a place at Janet Clarke Hall, St Hilda's College, St Mary's College or Wilam Hall, and have applied for admission to the University via VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).
When will I know the outcome?
Scholarship offers are made shortly after the Victorian Year 12 ATAR are released in December. Further offers are made from December onwards to students who have completed IB or Year 12 at a school outside Victoria.
Status:
Open for automatic consideration
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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