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Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025

Awarded by University of Melbourne

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to AUD $138,000

Eligible Courses

Courses offered at the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens

Can Be Taken At

University of Melbourne

Provider

University of Melbourne

Last Verified On

03 Feb 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship was established with a bequest from Frederick Blake Shepherd and is offered to graduate research students with a physical disability.

Eligibility for the Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship:

  • Students must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens.
  • Students must have a physical disability.
  • Students should have received an offer for or be enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne

Application Process:

Students need to submit an application form to be eligible for the scholarship.

Value of Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship:

  • Living allowance of $39,500 per year pro rata (2026 full-time study rate) for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Master's by research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a Doctoral degree.
  • Relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria, or $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
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2

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3

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5

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

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  • The deadline of Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 is N/A.
  • Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 is offered for Courses offered at the university.
  • Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 is open for: Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens.
  • Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 is offered by University of Melbourne.
  • Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2025 covers Partial Funding, up to AUD $138,000.