Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
12 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $6,000
Eligible study level
Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Ursula Hoff Art History Scholarship is offered to Honours, graduate coursework or graduate research students undertaking Art History studies, who are experiencing financial disadvantage.
About the donor
The Ursula Hoff Art History Scholarship was established in 2010 by Chevalier Graham Ryles OAM KSJ and Mrs Judith Ryles OAM to honour the late Dr Ursula Hoff AO OBE. Dr Hoff’s illustrious career encompassed art history, curatorship and museum management at the University and the National Gallery of Victoria. This annual scholarship is open to Art History students for activities that will assist them to be dynamic contributors to the field of Art History in Australia, and beyond.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment. The value of the scholarship will be determined by the selection committee based on the applicant pool and available funding.
Amount:
Up to $6,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be currently enrolled in Honours, graduate coursework or research studying Art History in the Faculty of Arts
- Demonstrate financial disadvantage
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of financial need.
Preference is given to Art History students in the Faculty of Arts.
In the interests of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received by students are considered.
Conditions
You must:
- Accept award online within 21 days
- Submit a final report
Study level:
Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Arts, humanities and social sciences
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- A 300-500 word statement outlining how the scholarship would positively impact your life and assist with your academic work, with reference to the importance of Art History to your studies
- Evidence of a complete and submitted University of Melbourne Student Financial Assessment form
- At least one academic reference
- A current statement of results
- Any other information to support your 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.
For University of Melbourne Student Financial Assessment awards, delays are common due to the timing of data processing.
Status:
Not open yet
Recipient feedback
The support of the Ursula Hoff Scholarship was a great show of faith in my interdisciplinary and cross-institutional research in contemporary art practices in Australia and Palestine. With this financial support, I was confident in pursuing my research knowing I had the support of the Faculty.
Suzannah Henty
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