The Felix Meyer Scholarship
| Discipline: | Literature |
|---|---|
| Eligibility: | Graduates of the University of Melbourne. |
| Advertised: | Late May |
| Advertised in: | Department of English / Faculty of Arts |
| Closing Date: | Extended to Monday 6 July 2009 |
| Awarded by: | Faculty selection committee |
| Approximate Value: | $13,000 approx |
| Governing regulation: | The Scholarship is administered by the Faculty under University regulation R6.162 |
Further information: |
Arts & Music Student Centre Application enquiries should be directed to the Prizes and Scholarships Office, Arts Faculty via Email: artsprizes-info@unimelb.edu.au |
Details
The Felix Meyer Scholarship is offered each year, under the provisions of the will of the late Mary Fisher Meyer, for "postgraduate studies in some branch of Literature, classical or otherwise."
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide an opportunity, by travel or otherwise, for University of Melbourne graduates to undertake creative work during the tenure of the scholarship. A graduate to whom a scholarship is awarded must during the tenure of the scholarship undertake advanced studies in literature in any form and in ANY language as may be approved by the dean but need not pursue a course of studies for a higher degree. A applicant can undertake their advanced studies in Australia or in other countries at institutions which are approved by the dean.
The scholarship selection committee retains the right to determine the exact amount to be awarded, normally for a period of up to twelve months and this maybe renewed on the recommendation of the Dean for a further 12 months. The Scholarship may not be awarded each year.
If the committee deems no candicate is worthy of the award, no scholarship will be awarded that year.
Eligibility
Scholarship is open to:
- graduates of University of Melbourne
- current students (including Postgraduate Diploma students) seeking to pursue postgraduate studies in a branch of literature, classical or otherwise
- local and international students enrolled at the University of Melbourne
Preference given to a candidate who will engage in creative work during the tenure of the scholarship.
Applications
Project proposals should be of a creative nature and directly linked to literature, classical or otherwise, and in any language.
The submission should include the following details:
- Cover sheet Scholarships/Prizes Application Cover Sheet
- Costed Itinerary Scholarship Budget
- Date and country of birth
- State if they are a full or part time student
- Nature of work proposed and writing sample of the proposed project (5 pages)
- Details of any present or previous awards
- Two academic references. Alternatively, referees can be asked to send their references directly to the Scholarships and Prizes Officer c/o arstprizes-info@unimelb.edu.au
Note: Part-Time Students: The University is required to withhold tax from scholarship payments.
Submitting Application
Submit your application electronically to:
artsprizes-info@unimelb.edu.au
For More Information
Contact the Arts & Music Student Centre.
Email: artsprizes-info@unimelb.edu.au
The judges' decision will be final and the University reserves the right not to award the prize in the event it is considered that no work of sufficient merit has been submitted.
Return to Scholarships, Prizes and Awards web page.