Melbourne University Mobility Excellence Awards in Australia 2020
A range of awards to support students undertaking overseas study.
Applications open
1 Jan 2020
Last day for applications
31 May 2020
Application type
Application required
Benefit type
Single payment
Citizenship requirements
Australian / domestic student
International student
Total value
$2,500 – $4,000
Applicable study areas
All study areas
Number of scholarships awarded
Approximately 5
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:
- be enrolled at the University of Melbourne in either an undergraduate degree or a graduate coursework degree
- intend to undertake approved overseas study of 12 weeks or more (Exchange or Study Abroad) as part of your course within 12 months after the closing date
- have achieved a Course Weighted Average of at least 80 in your current course
Selection criteria
Eligible candidates are selected based on academic merit and the personal qualities of the applicants, including demonstrated leadership capacity, public-spirited approach, community engagement, and capacity to benefit from an overseas study experience and the specific purpose of each scholarship.
Conditions
- You must receive approval from the University to undertake your overseas study program or subject and you must enrol in your approved overseas study subject.
- If your overseas study program is postponed or cancelled by any party after you have received the award payment, you must contact Stop 1 immediately. You may be required to return the payment.
- You agree to participate in any ambassadorship activities as requested by the University of Melbourne which include the University’s Global Mobility blog and other social media channels, events and student showcases.
- You give permission for the University to provide your name and course details to the donor of your scholarship and you must provide a Scholarship report within two weeks of completing your overseas study program which may be made available to the donor.
- If you are awarded a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant or Endeavour Mobility Grant, you will not be eligible for a Mobility Award for the same overseas program, and your Mobility Excellence Award will be withdrawn.
Application process
You must submit an application for this scholarship using the Melbourne Mobility Excellence Application Form.