Scholarships and Awards

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Graduate Research Scholarships: Domestic applicants apply by 31 March 2023

We are pleased to announce a second scholarship selection round for domestic PhD or MPhil applicants who wish to commence with the Melbourne School of Design in 2023. Generous scholarship benefits apply. Submit your application for entry to your preferred program, including a fully developed research proposal, by 31 March 2023. Contact abp-gradresearch@unimelb.edu.au for further assistance.

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PhD Scholarships: Urban Resilience and Innovation in Melbourne: Applications close 28 February, 2023

In the face of growing climate, economic, and social risks, urban resilience is increasingly important. The complexity of these challenges require innovative approaches across government, the private sector and local communities.

Undergraduate Awards and Scholarships

Title	Details	Discipline	Application Type	Availability
AECOM Australia Prize for Urban Design and Landscape Architecture	Awarded for excellence in Landscape Studio 3: Urban Open Space. The award will be recognised on the winner's transcript.	Landscape Architecture or Urban Design	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Australian Institute of Building Prize	Awarded for outstanding performance in the Bachelor of Design, Construction Major. The award will be recognised on the winner's transcript.	Construction	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Australian Property Institute Undergraduate Student Award	Awarded for outstanding performance in the Bachelor of Design, Property Major. The award provides a number of benefits such as API membership.	Property	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Design Access Melbourne Scholarship	This scholarship is offered to Bachelor of Design students who have submitted a SEAS application The scholarship offers $10,000 per year for up to 3 years.	All	VTAC SEAS application	Awarded in Semester 1 2023
Design First in the Family Scholarship	This scholarship is offered to support a Bachelor of Design student who is First in the Family to attend university The scholarship offers $10,000 per year for up to 3 years.	All	VTAC SEAS application	Awarded in Semester 1 2023
Design Pathways Scholarship	The Bachelor of Design Pathways Scholarships were established to assist rural Victorian and non-Victorian students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Design with their transition to the University of Melbourne. The scholarship offers a one-off payment of up to $5,000.	All	Automatic consideration	Awarded in Semester 1 only
Brian Baker Family Scholarship	Awarded to a Bachelor of Design student who has demonstrated financial need The scholarship amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift. Meet Anxu Fang	All	Automatic consideration	Awarded every 3 years. Next awarding in 2024
Chartered Institute of Building Award (UG)	Awarded for the top single result from all available subjects in the Bachelor of Design, Construction Major. The award provides a certificate and a voucher for CIOB events.	Construction	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Fieldwork Award	Awarded to high achieving Australian Indigenous students undertaking a Bachelor of Design Awarded to up to two students majoring in architecture at undergraduate level The award offers a one-off payment of $5,000 per recipient	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Grant F. Marani First in Family Scholarship	Awarded to Bachelor of Design students (preference for Architecture) who are the first in their family to attend university If the recipient pursues a cognate masters program, funding will extend a further two years. The scholarship amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift. Meet Claudia Cox	All	Direct application	Awarded every 3-5 years. Next awarding 2024
Hugh O'Neill Scholarship	Awarded to one or more students majoring in architecture at the undergraduate level who have excelled in one or more subjects relating to design or architectural heritage. The scholarship amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Neil Fraser Award for Sustainable Landscape Design	Awarded to a student enrolled in landscape architecture or closely related studies to reward excellence in study that examines indigenous flora in urban or rural landscapes, with a preference for Australian indigenous flora The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Landscape Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Nell Norris Scholarship	Awarded to the best student in each year of the architecture course, based on all-round merit. The scholarship amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
William C Chen Award	Awarded for academic excellence in the subject ABPL30041 Construction Design (or its successor) The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	All	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually

Graduate Coursework Awards and Scholarships

Title	Details	Discipline	Application type	Availability
Anthony Auh Chew Kang Master of Architecture Scholarship	Awarded to an Australian citizen who is in financial need and enrolled, or enrolling full-time, in the first year of either the 200 or 300 point Master of Architecture degree. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded after completion of previous award (every 2-3 years). Next awarding 2023
Architect Michael Kaufman Scholarship	Awarded to high achieving students entering the Master of Architecture programs and based on academic merit. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Architects Registration Board of Victoria Professional Practice Award	Awarded for academic excellence in a subject that demonstrates specific knowledge, skills and industry preparedness related to architectural practice. The award offers a one-off payment of $1,000.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Australian Property Institute Postgraduate Student Award	Awarded for outstanding performance in the Master of Property. The award provides a number of benefits such as API membership.	Property	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Bates Smart Award	Awarded for excellence, research and resolution at Thesis level. The award offers a one off payment of $5,000 and a medal.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded bi-annually
Brian Lewis Award	Awarded for academic excellence upon completion of the Project Management specialisation in the Master of Construction Management. The award offers a one off payment of $2,500.	Construction Management	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Carole and John Middleton Award	Awarded for excellence in furthering knowledge in research in the field of Architectural History and Heritage The award offers a one-off payment of $2,000.	Architecture, Architectural History and Heritage	Automatic consideration	Awarded Annually
Catherin Bull Scholarship in Landscape Architecture	Awarded to high achieving students commencing the Master of Landscape Architecture program. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Landscape Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Chartered Institute of Building Award (PG Coursework)	Awarded for outstanding performance in a coursework postgraduate building degree. The award provides a certificate and a voucher for CIOB events.	Construction	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Coles Group Scholarship	Awarded to high achieving students commencing the Master of Property (2 year stream) Open to domestic students. The scholarship offers a total $30,000 over two years	Property	Automatic consideration	Awarded in Sem 1 2022 & Sem 1 2024
Denton Corker Marshall Award	Awarded for academic excellence in design at the end of the first year of the Master of Architecture The award offers a one-off payment of $5,000	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
DesignInc Positive Legacy of Design Award	Awarded to the student whose design studio work best represents potential for ecological and social benefit The award offers a one-off payment of $2,305 Further details coming soon!	Architecture Urban Planning Urban Design Landscape Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Dulux Colour Award	Awarded for exceptional use of colour The award will be recognised on the winner's transcript.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Edward and Penelope Billson Prize in Architecture	Awarded for work which displays the most promise in architectural design, particularly in regard to aesthetic content, in the Master of Architecture final year studio subjects. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Ellis Stones Memorial Award	Awarded for excellence in research in the Master of Landscape Architecture. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Landscape Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Ernest Fooks Memorial Award	Awarded for excellence in Architecture Design Studios. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Forster Family Foundation Scholarship	Awarded to talented students entering the Master of Construction Management. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Construction	Automatic consideration	Awarded biennially Next awarding 2023
Fred Ledgar Prize in Urban Planning	Awarded for excellence in the Master of Urban Planning. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Urban Planning	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Fritz Janeba Travelling Scholarship	Supports alumni to undertake studies for up to 12 months (for example study abroad, short course or degree) at a leading overseas institution. The scholarship amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Direct application	Awarded annually
Graham Brawn Family Award	Awarded to high achieving Australian Indigenous students undertaking a masters program, with a preference for commencing Architecture students The award is a one-off payment of $2,500.	Preference for Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Grimshaw Architects Award	Awarded to a student who has excelled in demonstrating the fusion of architecture and engineering The award offers a one-off payment of $5,000. This payment will be divided equally between projects.	Architecture or Architectural Engineering	Automatic consideration	Awarded Annually
Hansen Yuncken Prize	Awarded to a high achieving student commencing the Master of Construction Management from a cognate background The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Construction	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Harry Wexler AIQS Prize	Awarded for excellence in the subject Construction Measurement and Estimating. The prize will be recognised on the winner's transcript and offers 1 year Graduate Membership.	Construction	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Henry and Rachel Ackman Travelling Scholarship	Supports alumni to undertake studies (for full-time short course or degree) at a leading overseas institution.	Architecture	Direct application	Not currently open
John Charles Lloyd Exhibition	Awarded for excellence in Construction Technology subjects in the Master of Architecture. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Construction	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
John Bayly Award	Awarded for excellence in Urban Planning History The award offers a one-off payment of $3,000.	Urban Planning	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
John Wardle Architects Award	Awarded for excellence in an Architectural Design Studio and whose work shows a genuine appreciation for the way that architecture can have a profound civic impact The award offers a one-off payment of $2,000	Architecture or Architectural Engineering	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Macdonald Scholarship	Awarded to support an internship period outside Melbourne or overseas The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift. Learn more about Rod Macdonald	Architecture or Architectural Engineering	Direct application Opens 1 November 2022 Closes 10 January 2023	Awarded annually
Nell Norris Scholarship	Awarded to the best student in each year of the architecture course, based on all-round merit. The scholarship amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Peter Williams Award	Awarded for academic excellence in the subject Building Services and Operations The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Construction Management	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
proUrban Award	Awarded for academic excellence in the Master of Urban Planning Thesis The award offers a one-off payment of $5,000.	Urban Planning	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Richard Falkinger Scholarship	Awarded to Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning students, with a preference for students whose interest is the study or research of heritage architecture and/or cultural studies. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Rina Mackley Award for Architects in Landscape Architecture	Awarded to high achieving students entering the Master of Landscape Architecture program with an architecture background. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Landscape Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
SGS Economics and Planning Graham Larcombe Award	Awarded for demonstrated interest in equity and social disadvantage issues in urban development. Eligible students will be invited to apply The award offers a one-off payment of $7,500.	Urban Planning/Urban Design	Direct application Opens 1 November 2022 Closes 31 January 2023	Awarded annually
SJB Michael Bialek Award	Awarded for academic excellence in the penultimate year of the Master of Architecture. The award offers a one-off payment of $5,000.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Steve Calhoun Scholarship	Awarded to support research towards completion of the ABPL90375 Landscape Architecture Design Thesis. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Landscape Architecture	Direct application Opens 1 September 2022 Closes 21 November 2022	Awarded annually
Tom Kvan Scholarship	Awarded for excellence to a student commencing graduate studies outside of their undergraduate degree The award is a one-off payment at the commencement of the postgraduate program, but faculty can elect to support a student throughout their program if they have demonstrated financial need The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Cross discipline	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
UPco Phillip Borelli Award	Awarded for academic excellence in Planning Law and Statutory Planning (ABPL90130) or its successor/equivalent The award offers a one-off payment of $2,500.	All	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Varney Travelling Scholarship	Awarded to support an internship or education experience overseas The award offers a one-off payment of $8,000	Architecture or Architectural Engineering	Direct application Opens 1 October 2022 Closes 30 November 2022	Awarded annually
Warren and Mahoney Award	Awarded for excellence at the end of the first year of the Master of Architecture (300 pt) The award offers a one-off payment of $3,500.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually

Graduate Research Awards and Scholarships

Title	Details	Discipline	Application type	Availability
Bharat Dave Scholarship	Awarded to support research and learning in the fields of understanding design innovation for novel approaches, processes, tools or materials. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Chartered Institute of Building Research Award	Awarded for excellence in building research. The award provides a certificate and benefits such as a voucher for CIOB events.	Construction	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
D.E. Napier Scholarship	Supports a graduate research student who is undertaking research in the fields of quantity surveying, construction management or construction economics and who have demonstrated academic merit. Offers a research stipend	Construction	Direct application	Awarded every 2-4 years
David Yencken PhD Scholarship in Landscape Architecture	Supports a graduate research student researching landscape architecture Offers a research stipend	Landscape Architecture	Direct application	Awarded every 2-4 years
Dean's Prize for Published Graduate Research: Co-Author	Awarded for excellence in a peer-reviewed co-authored publication. The award offers a one-off payment of $1,000.	All	Direct application	Awarded annually
Dean's Prize for Published Graduate Research: Sole Author	Awarded for excellence in a peer-reviewed publication by a sole author. The award offers a one-off payment of $2,000.	All	Direct application	Awarded annually
Fritz Janeba Travelling Scholarship	Supports graduate research students to undertake studies (for example international exchange or study abroad, full-time short course or degree, or research fieldwork) at a leading overseas institution. The scholarship amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Direct application	Awarded annually
Graduate Research Scholarships	Available to high-achieving students undertaking graduate research at the University of Melbourne. Provides a stipend and fee remission	All	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Henry and Rachael Ackman Travelling Scholarship	Supports graduate research students to undertake studies (for example international exchange or study abroad, full-time short course or degree, or research fieldwork) at a leading overseas institution.	Architecture	Direct application	Awarded annually
Ellis Stones Memorial Award	Awarded for excellence in research in the Landscape Architecture MPhil or PhD. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Landscape Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
John Grice Award	Awarded for excellence in a PhD or Masters thesis completed by a research postgraduate student in Architecture. The award amount is calculated each year based on the net income of the philanthropic gift.	Architecture	Automatic consideration	Awarded annually
Norman Macgeorge Scholarship	This scholarship provides grants of up to $6000 to support research higher degree students in the visual, creative and performing arts, music, architecture, conservation, literature, creative writing, language, history, philosophy and anthropology at the University. Preference is given to PhD students	All	Direct application	Awarded annually
Australia Awards Scholarship	This scholarship is provided by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and available to students from developing countries to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at a participating Australian University.	All	Direct application	Awarded annually

Other opportunities

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Government assistance

The Australian Government offers various kinds of support to tertiary students. Check the StudyAssist website for more information.