Rugby Young Achiever Award

This scholarship, values at up to $9,000, is awarded to the student rugby player in Year 12 at an Australian school who best exemplifies the characteristics that made Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop famous: academic endeavour, leadership, and sporting excellence. It is awarded through the University's Elite Athlete Program.

Applications open

11 Sep 2023

Applications closed

3 Nov 2023

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Bi-annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

up to $8,000

Applicable study areas

All study areas

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident in Year 12
    • Enrol to study at the University of Melbourne in 2024 and join the Melbourne University Rugby Football Club for the 2024 season

    Selection criteria

    Supporting material taken into consideration will include:

    • Details of sporting, leadership and community achievements
    • Endorsement of a club or school coach
    • Endorsement of a school teacher or coordinator
  • Application process

    Further information and the application form are available here.

What are the benefits?

  • A $2,500 tertiary scholarship from the University of Melbourne
  • A $2,500 rugby scholarship from the Melbourne University Rugby Football Club
  • Melbourne University Sport Winged Victory support via the University's Elite Athlete Program.

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.