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Academic Excellence Award: Postgraduate

The Murdoch University Academic Excellence Awards (MUAEAs) acknowledge and reward new students who have a record of high academic achievement in previous studies.

The Domestic Postgraduate category of the MUAEAs are awarded to commencing students with an average grade of 75% or higher or equivalent GPA in a Bachelor degree course prior to applying to a Murdoch University Graduate Diploma or Masters by Coursework degree.

Provider:
Murdoch University
No. of Scholarships:
Multiple
Duration of Award:
1 year
Level of study:
  • Postgraduate
Semester Availability:
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
Study Area:
  • Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
  • Environmental and Conservation Sciences
  • Criminology
  • Psychology
  • Physical Sciences and Mathematics
  • Nursing
  • Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
  • Law
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering and Energy
  • Education
  • Creative Media and Communication
  • Allied Health
  • Agricultural Science
  • Business

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • be a domestic applicant commencing your first semester and/or trimester of study at the time of award
  • be enrolled full time (at least 9 credit points), or have exceptional reasons for studying part-time or external.
  • have a good academic record with an average WAM (weighted average mark) of 75% or higher, in the Bachelor degree course prior to applying to the Murdoch University postgraduate course.
  • give permission for your image and name to be used by the University in our media and publications and to co-operate with reasonable marketing requests for the purposes of publicity for the MUAEA Scholarship.

Please note that this scholarship is NOT available to:

  • Students enrolled in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Students who have been awarded this scholarship in previous years.

How to Apply

See instructions under Required Documents.

Required Documents

This scholarship requires you to provide the following:

If you have a Murdoch login/Student ID:

  • Complete the online application form here and attach supporting documents within the form.

If you DO NOT have a Murdoch login/Student ID:

  • Complete the application form here
  • Send your supporting documentation to scholarships@murdoch.edu.au

Please save all files and name with your Surname, First Name Initial, and Date - Eg: ApplicationSmithJ25Aug24  StatementSmithJ25Aug24  ReferenceSmithJ25Aug24.

Payment Method

Payment of the award will be made in two equal instalments, directly into your nominated bank account, as follows:

  • $1,500 in week 7 or 8 in the semester you are awarded;
  • $1,500 in week 7 or 8 consecutive second semester.

All payments are subject to your acceptance and ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions of the award.