Students from all over the world are invited to apply for the Muriel Ramm Science Bursary offered by the University of Melbourne.

To apply for this bursary, you must be starting or currently in the first year of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or a Master of Science program. It’s open to both domestic and international students, and you must show that you’re experiencing financial hardship.

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, renowned for its academic excellence, innovation, and global engagement. Located in the heart of Melbourne, it consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide and offers a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.

Applications Close: 3 August 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Melbourne

• Department: Faculty of Science

• Course Level: Honours, Graduate Coursework

• Award: Up to $9,000 (one-off payment)

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: At least 1

• Nationality: Domestic and International students

• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The bursary will be awarded in Science-related programs such as:

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours)

  • Master of Science (first year only)

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in or planning to enrol in the first year of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Master of Science program.

  • Demonstrate financial need (assessed via the Student Financial Assessment form).

How to Apply

• Complete and submit the Student Financial Assessment form before the application deadline.

• Application Mode: Online

Benefits

• A one-off bursary payment of up to $9,000, depending on available funds.

• At least one student will be awarded.

• In the case of a tie in financial need ranking, the bursary amount will be split equally among recipients.

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