University of Melbourne Len Stevens Scholarship 2025

This scholarship supports high-performing graduate students within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology to undertake a project or experience beyond the core requirements of their studies. The Len Stevens Scholarship provides the recipient with an exciting opportunity to undertake a program of extracurricular learning of their choice, either locally or internationally. The proposed program could be in community development, humanitarian programs or could involve visits to universities, research centres or labs.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 5, 2025
• Value$15,000
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Course to studyEngineering , Information Technology and Computer Science
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

A one-off payment equal up to $15,000. The exact amount will be determined by the selection committee.

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• be enrolled in a graduate coursework or research higher degree within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology;
• have completed at least one semester of study if enrolled in a graduate coursework program OR, be post-confirmation if enrolled in a research higher degree program;
• propose to participate in a learning opportunity beyond the requirements of your course.

The proposed program could be in community development, humanitarian programs or could involve visits to universities, research centres or labs. Applicants are encouraged to think BIG!

Program examples

The Len Stevens Scholarship has been created to support students to undertake learning opportunities beyond your course – things that will extend your learning experience beyond what you will do within your University of Melbourne course. What experience will provide great opportunities to learn, network and explore concepts that are highly beneficial and relevant to your university studies without forming part of your assessment?

Examples of past successful applications include:

• Creation of a biogas project at CERES Community Park in Brunswick to educate schoolchildren and the local community about waste-to-energy, and travel to Cambodia to learn from the engineering team who developed the biogas digester machine
• A three-month research stay in France to work with an expert researcher, followed by a visit to a USA lab and attendance at an international research conference – all of these experiences benefited the student through learning, collaboration and extending the student’s network in the field
• An educational trip to the UK and USA to learn about energy geo-structures – three weeks with an international researcher, five construction projects visited, followed by an international conference on sustainable cities.

Go on... THINK BIG!

Interview Dates and Process

Shortlisted students will be required to attend an interview in early to mid November.

• A proposal for an experience that will enhance your study and broaden general experience;
• A time-frame for the proposed experience, which must be within the candidature or while you are still enrolled in your current course;
• A detailed budget, limited to a maximum of $15,000, including any alternative sources of funding.
• A 500–1000 word personal statement outlining:
  • your career aspirations
  • the impact of the opportunities which the experience would enable you to pursue
  • the ambassadorial potential for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

Application Deadline

August 5, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Melbourne on engit-unimelb.smartygrants.com.au to apply

Submit an online application via the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology graduate research scholarships webpage for current students.

When will I know the outcome?

Shortlisted students will need to be available to attend a panel interview around early to mid November.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately eight weeks after the application close date.

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