Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be enrolled at the University of Melbourne in either an undergraduate degree or a graduate coursework degree
• intend to undertake approved overseas study of 12 weeks or more (Exchange or Study Abroad) as part of your course within 12 months after the closing date
• have achieved a Course Weighted Average of at least 80 in your current course

Selection criteria

Eligible candidates are selected based on academic merit and the personal qualities of the applicants, including demonstrated leadership capacity, public-spirited approach, community engagement, and capacity to benefit from an overseas study experience and the specific purpose of each scholarship.

Conditions

• You must receive approval from the University to undertake your overseas study program or subject and you must enrol in your approved overseas study subject.
• If your overseas study program is postponed or cancelled by any party after you have received the award payment, you must contact Stop 1 immediately. You may be required to return the payment.
• You agree to participate in any ambassadorship activities as requested by the University of Melbourne which include the University's Postcards from Abroad blog and other social media channels, events and student showcases.
• You give permission for the University to provide your name and course details to the donor of your scholarship and you must provide a Scholarship report within two weeks of completing your overseas study program which may be made available to the donor

In completing an application for a Mobility Excellence Award, you will be considered for all Mobility Excellence Awards for which you are eligible. You do not need to apply for individual awards.

Only complete applications will be considered.

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All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application within four weeks after the closing date.

Alan Gilbert Mobility Scholarship

This scholarship was established by a public appeal and donations and is available to students undertaking study at an overseas institution. Professor Gilbert was a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Melbourne (1996-2004) and the inaugural Chair of Universitas 21.

Wayne and Marion Patten Mobility Scholarship

This scholarship was established with a gift from Wayne and Marion Patten and is offered to students who are Australian citizens, are enrolled in a graduate degree by coursework with the Faculty of Business and Economics and undertaking a period of overseas study. Preference is given to students who completed the Bachelor of Science with the University of Melbourne.

Jamakepe Travelling Scholarship

This scholarship was established with donations from the Jamakepe Foundation and is offered to students who are enrolled in a coursework degree with the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business and Economics or the Melbourne Law School and are  undertaking overseas study in the United States of America.