Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
15 Jun 2026
Applications close
19 Jul 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $2,000
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The John and Eric Smyth Travelling Scholarship (Current Students) provides financial support to students under 30 years of age who are undertaking overseas travel as part of their studies. Eligible applicants must be currently studying at the Faculty of Education and also have graduated from a previous degree at the University of Melbourne.
Benefits
The scholarship amount will be calculated at $200 per WIL/study program day (not including weekends).
The scholarship is designed to contribute to costs associated with an overseas travel program, not to cover the entire cost.
The recipient can use the scholarship to support a study program overseas to: study education and allied subjects at a university, study education systems at work or study a subject or problem which the University believes is directly related to the work of a teacher or which will help in the advancement of education. Examples include but are not limited to: Work Integrated Learning (International) and subjects with an international travel component such as Education, Policy and Practice. For successful recipients, funding provided will be a contribution towards the cost of the program, rather that covering the cost in its entirety. Selection is competitive and submitting an application does not guarantee success.
Amount:
Up to $2,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
Multiple
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be under 30 years of age at the time of application
- Have completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne and are currently studying with the Faculty of Education
- Be engaging in a study program with an international travel component
- Demonstrate skills as a teacher (note: this may be demonstrated through results in the Professional Practice subjects completed as a part of your teaching qualification)
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants will be assessed on academic merit, commitment to the teaching profession and motivation for undertaken the travel related program.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Education
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How to apply
You must submit an online scholarship application form.
If you believe that you have been accepted into an eligible program please submit an enquiry here.
When will I know the outcome?
Prior to the commencement of your travel.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
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