Ursula Hoff Art History Scholarship

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• be currently enrolled in honours, graduate coursework or research studying Art History at the University of Melbourne; and,
• be experiencing financial disadvantage.

Selection criteria

Preference is given to Art History students in the Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne, and due consideration is given to financial need. The recipient/s 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.

Eligible applicants must complete the online application form including:

• a 300-500 word statement outlining how the scholarship will positively impact your life and describing how it would assist with your academic work including reference to the importance of Art History to your studies;
• evidence of a complete and submitted University of Melbourne Student Financial Assessment form;
• at least one academic reference;
• a current academic record or statement of results; and,
• any other information to support your application that may assist the committee in making its decision.

Applicants will be advised of the outcome via email.

Chevalier Graham Ryles OAM KSJ and Mrs Judith Ryles OAM

The Ursula Hoff Art History Scholarship was established in 2010 by Chevalier Graham Ryles OAM KSJ and Mrs Judith Ryles OAM to honour the late Dr Ursula Hoff AO OBE. Dr Hoff’s illustrious career encompassed art history, curatorship and museum management at the University and the National Gallery of Victoria. This annual scholarship is open to Art History students for activities that will assist them to be dynamic contributors to the field of Art History in Australia, and beyond.