Bursary

Rao Family Bursary

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for applications

Benefit amount

$1,000 - $3,000

Eligible study level

Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The Rao Family Bursary was established with a gift from Australia India Social and Charitable Ventures Limited through the Australia India Institute, and is offered to students in financial need. Preference is given to students who hold Indian citizenship.

Benefits

This bursary provides a one-off payment between $1000 and $3000.

Amount:

$1,000 - $3,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

15

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this bursary, you must:

  • Be enrolled at the University of Melbourne
  • Provide evidence of financial need

Selection criteria

This scholarship is offered to eligible candidates with the highest overall level of financial need, taking into consideration other forms of assistance received by the candidates. Preference is given to students who hold Indian citizenship.

Conditions

This bursary cannot be deferred to the following year. In addition, students must:

  • Be enrolled at the University of Melbourne
  • Agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.

Study level:

Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current 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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Application

How to apply

If you have submitted an application for the Student Bursaries then you will be automatically considered for this bursary.

Status:

Open for applications

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