Awards, prizes and scholarships
We are committed to recognising and supporting the academic achievement of students, and offer some of the most generous scholarships in Australia.
Find a scholarship that's right for you
The Faculty of Science and the University of Melbourne offers a wide range of scholarships, prizes, awards and bursaries to recognise student achievement and support students in need. Visit the University of Melbourne Scholarships website to explore the awards you may be eligible for.
Have you been offered an award, prize or scholarship?
We've collected everything you need to know about accepting an award, prize or scholarship, including terms and conditions, receiving payments and frequently asked questions.
What can a scholarship do?
Emily Roycroft
PhD candidate (BioSciences)
Recipient of the 2017 Dame Margaret Blackwood Soroptimist Scholarship
I am incredibly grateful for support over two years during my PhD. With a young child, travelling for research can be financially and logistically difficult. The scholarship has significantly relieved this pressure, allowing me to visit and work with interstate collaborators, as well as to attend conferences.
Daniel Ferlewicz
Master of Science (Physics)
Recipient of the 2017 Dr Jean E. Laby Bursary
Receiving the bursary has definitely changed how I see my future from here. In knowing that there are people out there willing to give a helping hand, I want to keep pushing on with my studies, trying to break through the barriers that I’ve had in the hope that one day I will be able to give back to society through some breakthrough or contribution to the field.
Vandana Thutupalli
Master of Biotechnology
Recipient of the 2019 Science Graduate Scholarship (International)
I am inspired by Biotechnology as it delves into the technical aspects of biological science. Receiving the Science Graduate Scholarship means I'm able to manage my finances with a lesser burden. My advice to anyone wanting to study biotechnology Just go for it. Get out of your comfort zone, learn new skills and meet new people. Stay passionate about whatever you wish to study, and trust me, University of Melbourne will have a place for you.
Giving to science
Most of our scholarships are supported by generous benefactors. For more about supporting student awards and scholarships, visit our Giving to Science page.
Contact
For further information about Faculty of Science student awards, prizes and scholarships email science-awards@unimelb.edu.au.