2025 University of Melbourne Rugby Young Achiever Award

This scholarship, valued at up to $8,000, is awarded to the student rugby player in Year 12 at an Australian school who best exemplifies the characteristics that made Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop famous: academic endeavour, leadership, and sporting excellence. It is awarded through the University's Elite Athlete Program.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2025
• ValueUp to $8,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• A $2,500 tertiary scholarship from the University of Melbourne
• A $2,500 rugby scholarship from the Melbourne University Rugby Football Club
• Melbourne University Elite Athlete Program support.

Requirements

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident in Year 12
• Enrol to study at the University of Melbourne in 2026 and join the Melbourne University Rugby Football Club for the 2026 season

Selection Process

Supporting material taken into consideration will include:

• Details of sporting, leadership and community achievements
• Endorsement of a club or school coach
• Endorsement of a school teacher or coordinator

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Application Deadline

October 31, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Melbourne on melbourneuniversitysport.formstack.com to apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Melbourne scholarship webpage.