In partnership with Robert Blackwood, the Monash University is offering the Robert Blackwood Partnership – Honours Scholarship Scheme to encourage the new research project ideas.

The program is open for Australian and International students. The scholarship is available to pursue an honors course and for work on a project on some aspects of Museums Victoria’s collection.

The successful scholar will receive the amount worth up to between $500 and $1,500 for a full-time study load for a maximum of one year.

Eligible Countries: Australian and international students are eligible to apply for the scholarships.

Eligible Course or Subjects: The scholarships are available to pursue an honors course in the Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines and for work on a project on some aspects of Museums Victoria’s collection.

Eligibility Criteria: The scholar must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• The applicant must be commencing or continuing full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in an honors course and will work on a project which is either co-supervised by Monash and Museums Victoria or are substantially focused on some aspects of Museums Victoria’s collection.
• Candidates must be commencing or continuing full-time honors students enrolled in 2019, at a Monash campus in Australia.

To be considered for the scholarships, candidates must have to apply for the admission at the university in honors degree program. Candidates can submit the application form, which is available on http://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/scholarships

Supporting Documents: Candidates need to provide a written recommendation (maximum 1 A4 page) from the honors supervisor regarding the quality of the project. Applications should be no more than 2 A4 pages in length (12 point font) detailing the project, its relevance to Museums Victoria’s research activities and collections, intended outcomes and budget requested. The budget should clearly identify the costs as they relate to the project.

Admission Requirements: For admission at the university candidates, must have a normal minimum requirement for the honors degree.

Language Requirement: For entry to Monash University, you must meet the minimum English language requirements.