Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $2,500
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
This scholarship is awarded domestic students undertaking or intending to undertake postgraduate study in horticulture at the University of Melbourne, on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence.
Benefits
A one-off payment of up to $2500.
Amount:
Up to $2,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, and
- Be enrolling or enrolled in a graduate coursework or graduate research program in the Faculty of Science in the discipline of horticulture.
Selection criteria
Eligible candidates will be ranked based on:
- Academic excellence as determined by the highest undergraduate course Weighted Average Mark (University of Melbourne equivalent)
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate the potential to:
- benefit from the scholarship; and,
- make a major commercial contribution to the nursery industry.
Study level:
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Science
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
How to apply
Fill an Application Form online and submit it to the Faculty of Science by the due date
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Not open yet
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