Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship 2023

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 Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship 2023:

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
• have a physical disability
• either:
• have applied for and met the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or
• be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne
• not have already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought,
• not have previously received a graduate research scholarship with equivalent benefits

Value of Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship 2023:

• Living allowance of AUD 37,000 per year pro rata (2024 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. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave.
• Relocation grant of AUD 2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or AUD 3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.

Selection criteria for Frederick Blake Shepherd Scholarship 2023:

• Eligible candidates are selected based on the level of disadvantage experienced by the applicant, academic merit, the strength of the supporting documentation, and their research potential in their field of study. 
• Preference is given to new students and current students who have at least 12 months (full-time equivalent) of candidature remaining.