The Lin Martin Melbourne Global Scholarship is a travelling scholarship for students who have experienced social, educational or financial disadvantage. Eligible students will be funded up to $5,000 to take part in University approved short study programs overseas (for example single subjects overseas), and will also be eligible for additional membership entitlements such as cohort support and invitations to special events.

Studying overseas has been shown to provide life-changing and enduring academic, career, intercultural, personal, and social benefits.  In addition to studying at a world class institution, students will have the opportunity to:  

• foster language and intercultural communication skills;
• develop academic and professional networks;
• engage with a diverse range of people and cultures; and
• develop confidence by learning to manage challenges while away from home.

This type of experience is becoming an important part of a university education.  More and more students are taking advantage of overseas study opportunities and many employers look favourably at applicants with overseas study experiences.

Eligibility and selection

To be eligible for a Lin Martin Melbourne Global Scholarship, you must:  

• be enrolled in an undergraduate degree in a Commonwealth Supported Place either full-time or part-time;
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa;
• have a weighted average mark of 65%; and
• have capacity in your course to credit the proposed study.

Selection aims to identify those students who have a demonstrated social, educational or financial disadvantage, evidence for which might be:

• Disadvantaged financial background
• Indigenous Australian
• Disability
• Under-represented school
• Rural or isolated area
• First in family to access higher education

More information: www.mobility.unimelb.edu.au/outbound/funding/lin-martin-scholarship.html