Emma Grollo Memorial Scholarship

Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

9 Feb 2026

Applications close

13 Apr 2026

Benefit amount

$6,000 - $10,000

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 Emma Grollo Memorial Scholarship is offered to students enrolled in an Italian program to pursue their studies of Italian language or literature at an Italian university or another approved institution.

About the donor

The Emma Grollo Memorial Scholarship was established by Bruno and Rino Grollo of the Grollo Group of Companies in memory of their late mother Mrs Emma Grollo. Bruno and his brother, Rino, along with their wives, Dina Bettiol and Diana Ruzzene, are well known in the Melbourne community for being generous philanthropists, all often donating to community groups, charities, educational organisations and sporting institutions. After their mother’s death in December 2001, this scholarship was set up in her honour. Mrs Grollo was remembered for her many merits, one of her greatest being her unique ability to keep her family united.

Benefits

The scholarship provides a one-off payment of between $6,000 to $10,000 depending on the applicant pool.

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Be a University of Melbourne student enrolled in an Italian program
Pursue your studies of Italian language or literature at an Italian university or institution approved by the committee

Selection criteria

The scholarship will be offered to a student who demonstrates:

The relevance of overseas travel to Italy to their intended studies
The quality and feasibility of the proposed program of study in Italy
Academic merit
The skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed project as evidenced by the application

Conditions

Students must:

Accept the award online within 21 days
Submit the relevant travel documents
Submit a report within two months of returning from travel

Application

How to apply

You must submit an online application and include:

Details of your proposed program of study overseas
A summary of your proposed program of Italian language or literature at an Italian university or institution
Evidence of initial contact or approval of residency at an Italian university or institution
A 300-500 word statement outlining how this scholarship would positively impact your life and assist with your studies, and how pursuing study and research overseas is important to your academic work
An indicative budget
At least one academic reference
A current statement of results
Any other information to support the application that may assist the committee in making its decision

For further queries contact: Faculty of Arts - Scholarships and Prizes

When will I know the outcome?

Applicants are advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks.

Submit an application

Recipient feedback

With the support of the Emma Grollo Scholarship, I was able to realise my dream of studying in Italy and had an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience which has and will continue to impact me on a personal level and in my future career.

Carla Mileo

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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