Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Aug 2025
Applications close
30 Jun 2026
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
Charles Orr Stanley, C.B.E., created the Velma Stanley Award in memory of Velma Stanley who graduated as a Bachelor of Science in the University in 1925 and who was interested in the development of work in the field of addiction and although living abroad since 1935 maintained an interest in the University.
Benefits
Amount is up to $2,500
Duration:
One-off
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
Awarded annually to a person, not necessarily a candidate for a degree or a diploma, who has submitted an essay of sufficient merit on a subject relating to addiction. Open to graduates and undergraduates from any discipline. Not restricted to MD students.
The award is made in respect of essays submitted during the period 1st July of previous year - 30th June of current awarding year.
Selection criteria
Selection considers essays that:
- reflect new research or a new conceptualisation or plan for research, or review and synthesise existing research or analyses. The essay will be judged on the clarity and persuasiveness of its presentation and arguments.
- go beyond a summary of research and provide a framework for further thought/endeavour.
Study level:
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study area:
Health
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How to apply
Students should complete a registration form and submit a 3000-5000 word essay on the topic of addiction.
To apply, please email mms-studentawards@unimelb.edu.au for access to the submission portal.
Addiction is here defined broadly to include habitual or heavy use of alcohol, tobacco, or other psychoactive substances, or habitual or repeated potentially harmful behaviours such as gambling and gaming. Mechanisms, patterns and consequences of addiction (thus broadly defined), and the history, organisation and efficacy of treatments or policies to prevent or ameliorate addiction or its consequences, are included as subjects relating to addiction.
Academic Honesty:
Students are expected to submit original work and AI should not be used to facilitate academic misconduct. Plagiarism detection tools may be used to uphold academic integrity.
Please contact the MMS Student Awards Officer at mms-studentawards@unimelb.edu.au.
Status:
Open for applications
Applications open:
1 Aug 2025
Applications close:
30 Jun 2026
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