University of Melbourne Robert and Gretta Wilkinson Science Scholarship 2025

This scholarship is awarded to third year Bachelor of Science student from rural background who are experiencing disadvantaged circumstances.

 

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 3, 2025
• Value$8,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Course to studyScience
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

The recipient will receive a lump sump payment of up to $8,000. Please note that the value and number of awards available varies from year to year.

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be in the third year of the Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne,
• Be from a rural background
• Demonstrate Financial Need by completing an online Student Financial Assessment Form

Preference will be given to high-achieving students that intend to pursue teaching of science as a career.

Interview Dates and Process

Eligible candidates will be ranked based on:

• Academic merit,
• Level of disadvantage based on financial need and rural or regional background,
• The potential impact of funding,
• The proposed intention to pursue a career in science education.

Applicants need to submit a Student Financial Assessment Form to be considered for this scholarship

Application Deadline

August 3, 2025

How To Apply

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

Complete the Student Financial Assessment Form

Submit the Robert and Gretta Wilkinson Science application form (link below) by the due date.

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