Faculty of Arts 110 Scholarship

About

The Faculty of Arts 110 Scholarship commemorates 110 years of the Faculty by supporting students experiencing financial disadvantage and ensuring that an Arts degree continues to be accessible to all students, no matter their background.

Applications open

13 January 2025

Applications close

10 March 2025

Benefits

Up to $50,000 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 enrolled or enrolling in an Honours, graduate coursework or research program in the Faculty of Arts; and,
• demonstrate financial disadvantage.

Selection criteria

The scholarship will be awarded to the students most impacted in their academic work by financial disadvantage.

The value of the scholarship and recipients will be determined after considering the applicants' statement outlining the positive impact of the scholarship, proposed program of study and access to other financial resources.

Conditions

Recipients are required to:

• accept the award online within 21 days; and,
• submit a final report.

Outcome

Applicants are advised of the outcome via email. Applicants typically receive alerts around 8-10 weeks after the closing date. However, for University of Melbourne Student Financial Assessment awards, delays are common due to the timing of data processing.

Application process

Eligible applicants must complete the online application form, including:

• a 300-500 word statement describing how the scholarship would positively impact your life, provide relieve from financial disadvantage and assist with your academic work;
• evidence of a complete and submitted University of Melbourne Student Financial Assessment form;
• 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

Established in 2013 to commemorate 110 years of the Faculty, the Faculty of Arts 110 Scholarship Fund aims to ensure that an Arts degree continues to be accessible to students, no matter their background. The Faculty wants as many students as possible to have access to high quality Arts education at the University, and to nurture a new generation of thinkers and leaders through the Faculty of Arts. It is for this very reason that the Faculty of Arts 110 Scholarship Fund supports those students who have demonstrated the skill and creative acumen to excel, but who are hampered by circumstances beyond their control.  As one of the Faculty’s flagship priorities, over 200 friends and alumni of the Faculty give to the 110 Fund. This commitment increases access and equity and assists students who may struggle to find the means to come to the University.

Recipient feedback

Rebecca Vannapraseuth

This scholarship had an enormous positive impact on my life. I was able to reduce my working hours during the rest of the semester, giving me more time to study. As a result of the extra time I was able to dedicate to my studies, my academic performance improved drastically. Most notably, I submitted my thesis – something that I truly believe would have been impossible to achieve without the assistance of the Arts 110 Scholarship. Your generosity has made it possible for me to continue my studies at honours level and achieve things I never thought possible. This experience has enriched my life today and opened up career and study pathways in my future.

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