Richard Gunter Scholarships

About

The Richard Gunter Scholarships support students studying English and French, and those who want to travel to pursue study or research in these areas.

Applications open

6 July 2026

Applications close

31 August 2026

Benefits

Up to $50,000 is available and several awards may be offered from this amount. Award payments will be made as a single lump-sum.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be enrolled in an English and Theatre Studies course or a French Studies course in the Faculty of Arts, at any study level; and,
• require support for travel or a research project directly related to your degree.

Selection criteria

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

• the statement outlining the positive impact of the scholarships and proposed activities;
• the quality and feasibility of the proposed program of study or research project;
• the relevance of any travel to their intended research, if using the scholarship for travel;
• 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 if using the scholarship for travel; and,
• submit a final report.

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 travel program, if relevant;
• a summary of your proposed travel program, if relevant;
• a 300-500 word statement outlining how the scholarship would positively impact your life and assist with your academic work, with reference to the importance of English or French to your studies;
• an indicative budget;
• at least one academic reference;
• a current statement of results; and,
• any other information which may assist the committee in making its decision.

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Enquiries

artsawards-info@unimelb.edu.au

About the donor

In 2012, Alumni and donor, Chevalier Richard Gunter, established this scholarship to support students studying English and French, and those who want to travel to pursue study or research in these areas.