2026 Geoffrey Blainey Scholarship for Honours in Economic History at the University of Melbourne

The Geoffrey Blainey Scholarship for Honours in Economic History was established in honour of Professor Blainey, one of Australia's most prominent economic historians, and is offered to students enrolled in the Economics honours program whose research is informed by Economic History.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 19, 2026
• Value$13,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Course to studyBusiness and Economics
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• This scholarship provides a living allowance valued at the Net Annual Income of the trust. It is paid in two equal instalments: upon acceptance of the scholarship offer and upon submission of the final draft of the thesis, usually in week 12 of semester.

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be enrolled in the Economics honours program within the Faculty of Business and Economics
• Be pursuing research informed by Economic History

Selection Process

Selection will be based on the quality of the proposed research topic and its relationship to economic history, as well as the student’s academic record of study in the field of economic history and all other subjects.

Application Documents

• A cover letter detailing your eligibility for this scholarship
• A document which describes your proposed area of research and which clearly demonstrates how Economic History will inform your research essay
• Your resume
• A copy of your current Statement of Results (freely available from the Student Portal)

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Melbourne Scholarship webpage.