University of Melbourne Robin D. Hocking Scholarship 2027

The Robin D. Hocking Scholarship is offered to a student intending to undertake the Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) or the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) specialising in economics, or a student who will enter the final year of the Bachelor of Commerce specialising in economics.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 25, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Course to studyBusiness and Economics
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Up to $23,000

Requirements

To be considered for this scholarship, you must be a student who, in 2027:

• will be a resident of Ormond College (candidates do not need to be a resident at the time of application), and
• will enter their final year of the Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Economics, or
• will undertake the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) specialising in Economics, or
• will undertake the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) specialising in Economics

Selection Process

• The selection committee includes representatives from the Faculty of Business and Economics and Ormond College. Selection is based on academic merit and interview performance.

Application Documents

When the scholarship is open for applications, click on the “Submit an application” link, below. Your application will require:

• A cover letter (1 page) describing how the scholarship would benefit you
• 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.

• Applicants must also apply for residency at Ormond College (unless already a resident). Note that applications for residency close on 23 October 2026.

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