Grant

Varney Travelling Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for applications

Applications open

29 Aug 2025

Applications close

28 Nov 2025

Benefit amount

Up to $8,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This scholarship will provide one or more scholarships to students studying architecture to be used for educational experiences overseas. This could include either a semester/year long study at an international approved school of architecture or working in an architect's office overseas.

Benefits

The scholarship offers a one-off payment of up to $8,000. If more than one recipient is selected in a year, the scholarship will be divided equally between recipients.

Amount:

Up to $8,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • be enrolled in a postgraduate architecture coursework program in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
  • have completed at least one year of their masters program at time of travel
  • submit an online application

Applicants from disadvantaged financial backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you believe that you may be eligible for financial assistance please visit student support here for further information.

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on the rigour of their online application including:

  • Expression of Interest
  • evidence of application/acceptance to study at an international approved school of architecture as either an exchange or study abroad student; or
  • acceptance to work in an architect's office overseas

Study level:

Graduate coursework

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Architecture, building, planning and design

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Application

How to apply

Please apply for this award using the link below.

When will I know the outcome?

Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome by no later than 31 January 2026.

Submit an application

Status:

Open for applications

Applications open:

29 Aug 2025

Applications close:

28 Nov 2025

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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