Dr Rodney Lloyd Benjamin OAM History Prize

About

The Dr Rodney Lloyd Benjamin OAM History Prize supports Faculty of Arts graduate students who submit the best essay on Australian history, with preference given to essays that focus on aspects of the history of the state of Victoria.

Applications open

10 August 2026

Applications close

21 September 2026

Benefits

Up to $3,950 is available and only one award will be offered from this amount. Award payments will be made as a single lump-sum.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this prize, you must:

• be enrolled in a Faculty of Arts graduate degree; and ,
• have submitted an essay on Australian history.

Selection criteria

The recipient will be determined after considering the quality of the submitted essay as assessed by the selection committee.

Conditions

Recipients are required to:

• accept the award online within 21 days.

Outcome

Applicants are advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks.

Application process

Eligible applicants must complete the online application form, including:

• a 4000-5000 word essay on Australian history.

Apply

Enquiries

artsawards-info@unimelb.edu.au

About the donors

Carmel Benjamin AM and her children established a prize in memory of Dr Rodney Lloyd Benjamin OAM, to honour his life and work as an historian, business and community leader.

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.