Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Jul 2026
Applications close
30 Jun 2027
Benefit amount
Up to $2,500
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Velma Stanley Award was established by Charles Orr Stanley, C.B.E. and is offered to the student with the best essay regarding addiction that reflect new research or a new conceptualisation or plan for research, or review and synthesise existing research or analyses.
About the donor
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
The prize provides a one-off payment of approximately $2,500.
Amount:
Up to $2,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in a coursework degree at the University of Melbourne.
Selection criteria
The award is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest by selection panel based on their submitted essay on addiction. 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
You must submit a 3000-5000 word essay on the topic of addiction.
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.
To apply, please email mms-studentawards@unimelb.edu.au for access to the submission portal.
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.
Contact
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Status:
Open for applications
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