Emma Grollo Memorial Scholarship

About

The Emma Grollo Memorial Scholarship supports a University of Melbourne student enrolled in an Italian program to pursue their studies of Italian language or literature at an Italian university or another approved institution.

Applications open

10 February 2025

Applications close

7 April 2025

Benefits

Up to $30,000 is available and several awards will be offered from this total amount. Award payments will be made as a single lump-sum.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be a University of Melbourne student enrolled in an Italian program; and,
• pursue your studies of Italian language or literature at an Italian university or institution approved by the committee.

Selection criteria

The scholarships will be awarded to the applicants who make the most compelling case for support by demonstrating:

• the relevance of overseas travel to Italy to their intended studies;
• the quality and feasibility of the proposed program of study in Italy;
• academic merit; and,
• the skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed project as evidenced by the application.

Conditions

Recipients are required to:

• accept the award online within 21 days;
• submit the relevant travel documents; and,
• submit a report within two months of returning from travel.

Outcome

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

Application process

Eligible applicants must complete the online application form, including:

• details of your proposed program of study overseas;
• a summary of your proposed program of Italian language or literature at an Italian university or institution;
• evidence of initial contact or approval of residency at an Italian university or institution;
• a 300-500 word statement outlining how this scholarship would positively impact your life and assist with your studies, and how pursuing study and research overseas is important to your academic work;
• an indicative budget;
• at least one academic reference;
• a current statement of results; and,
• any other information to support the application that may assist the committee in making its decision.

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Enquiries

artsawards-info@unimelb.edu.au

About the donors

The Emma Grollo Memorial Scholarship was established by Bruno and Rino Grollo of the Grollo Group of Companies in memory of their late mother Mrs Emma Grollo. Bruno and his brother, Rino, along with their wives, Dina Bettiol and Diana Ruzzene, are well known in the Melbourne community for being generous philanthropists, all often donating to community groups, charities, educational organisations and sporting institutions. After their mother’s death in December 2001, this scholarship was set up in her honour. Mrs Grollo was remembered for her many merits, one of her greatest being her unique ability to keep her family united.

Recipient feedback

Carla Mileo

With the support of the Emma Grollo Scholarship, I was able to realise my dream of studying in Italy and had an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience which has and will continue to impact me on a personal level and in my future career.

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