Jessie Webb Scholarship
The late Jessie Stobo Watson Webb, senior lecturer in the school of History, created a fund to enable the University 'to send a student to spend a season in Greece under the direction of the British School of Archaeology at Athens or any other similar school'.
Those interested should be aware that the conditions of award of the Scholarship stipulate that the successful applicant will be required to spend a season (3-6 months) in Greece under the direction of the British School of Archaeology at Athens or any other similar school in Greece. The Professor of Classical Studies, and a professor of History, will consider applications for the Scholarship and make their recommendation for award to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts. Applicants need to be aware the prize is paid in two installments the second one is paid after the successful applicant submits a progress report half way during their stay.
Jessie Webb (1880-1944) completed a University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts (1902) and Master of Arts (1904). She joined the History Department staff in 1908 and was promoted to the position of senior lecturer in 1923, which was as far as women academics were able to progress at that time. However, she was acting professor on three occasions in the absence of the professor. She developed a renowned reputation for her teaching, which was mainly in the area of ancient (especially Greek) history. She died while an acting professor in 1944. The History Department library is named in her honour; between the windows is the 'Dancing Girl' bought by subscription after her death.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to students who meet ALL of the following:
- Students enrolled in a postgraduate research course AND
- Who are undertaking research in Ancient History or Classical Studies AND
- Open to local and international students enrolled at the University of Melbourne.
Applicants can only apply online for this scholarship.
You must supply the following documents to support your application and can upload these into the electronic application form:
- Scholarship Budget Form
- Proposed program of study in Greece
- Evidence of initial contact or approval of residency at the British School of Archaeology at Athens or any other similar school in Greece
- Current Academic Record
- Two (2) academic references
- Any other information which may assist the Committee in making its decision.
Students will be assessed on their academic record and proposed program of study in Greece.
Please ensure you have the above information available before you commence your online application.
Applications must be submitted by closing date.
The judges' decision will be final and the University reserves the right not to award the prize in the event it is considered that no work of sufficient merit has been submitted. Winning applicants please note the University of Melbourne reserves the right to publish the name of the winning applicant on its websites and other University of Melbourne publications.
Closing date:
Monday 23 April 2012
Prize value:
Approx. $14,000
University Trust Record:
Jessie Webb (1880-1944)
Download:
- Scholarship Budget Form
(95kb Word doc) - Request for Academic Transcript
- Guide for Referees Report (25kb pdf)
- Guide for Certifying Documents (25kb pdf)
- Guide for Scholarship Reports (80kb pdf)