Wilfred Prest Travelling Fellowship

Established by Mrs Marjorie Prest in memory of her late husband, Wilfred Prest, C.B.E., Truby Williams Professor of Economics at the University from 1946 until 1972.

This Fellowship is open to students or graduates of the Faculty of Business and Economics who will undertake postgraduate studies in the field of Economics at an overseas university or research institution.

Application dates

Applications are currently closed

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Bi-annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $14,000

Applicable study areas

Commerce, economics and management

Number of scholarships awarded

At least 1

  • Natasha Watkins
    "The Wilfred Prest Traveling Fellowship was a valuable source of support during my PhD studies in Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles. I am grateful to have received the fellowship, which allowed me to spend the summer after my first year working as a research assistant, furthering my progress in the PhD program and developing useful connections with the faculty at UCLA."
    - Natasha Watkins
  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be completing a degree specialising in Economics at the University in 2023 (Bachelor, Honours, Master or PhD) or be an Economics graduate of the University
    • be intending to undertake postgraduate studies in Economics at an overseas university or research institution in 2024
    • be no more than 27 years of age at the time of the award

    The Fellowship may be held concurrently with another award.

  • Application process

    Submit an online application including:

    • A cover letter summarising your intended overseas studies study and which addresses the eligibility criteria
    • Your resume
    • A copy of your current Statement of Results or Academic Transcript (available from the Student Portal)
    • An academic reference (outlining your potential to undertake the graduate program you are are applying for)
  • When will I know the outcome?

    The successful applicant will be notified by email.

What are the benefits?

The net annual income of the fund is to be used to provide one or more fellowships.

Each fellowship is paid in two instalments: the first upon acceptance of the scholarship and evidence of full-time enrolment at the overseas university or research institution, and the second upon evidence of continued full-time enrolment at the overseas university or research institution.

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.