Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
1 Jun 2026
Applications close
2 Aug 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $8,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Robert and Gretta Wilkinson Science Scholarship is offered to third year Bachelor of Science student from rural background who are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.
Benefits
The scholarship provides a one off payment of up to $8,000.
Amount:
Up to $8,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
6
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be in the third year of the Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne,
- Be from a rural background
- Demonstrate Financial Need by completing an online Student Financial Assessment Form
Preference will be given to high-achieving students that intend to pursue teaching of science as a career.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible student(s) ranked highest based on their Student Financial Assessment Form and scholarship application submission.
Study level:
Undergraduate
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Science
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
How to apply
Complete the Student Financial Assessment Form
Submit the Robert and Gretta Wilkinson Science application form (link below) by the due date.
When will I know the outcome?
For indicative outcome release timeframes, please refer to the Faculty of Science Scholarship Application Resources page.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Not open yet
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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