Exceptional Talent Scholarship

This scholarship supports exceptional students in mathematics and statistics enrolled in the Bachelor of Science and intending to major in Mathematics and Statistics.

What are the benefits?

HECS Student Contribution reimbursement for the monetary equivalent of a MAST coded subject for each subject students enrol in. This is valued up to the standard full-time major in Mathematics and Statistics for the full duration of a Commonwealth Supported Place in the Bachelor of Science.

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• have demonstrated exceptional talent by having performed outstandingly in high-level competitions. This can include the University of Melbourne School Mathematics Competition or the International Mathematical Olympiad, or exceptional performance in the University of Melbourne Extension Program in Mathematics and Statistics. -either:

• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, and have completed an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia, or

• be an Australian citizen and have completed an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate outside Australia.

• have applied for a University of Melbourne undergraduate course via VTAC for commencement in the year following completion of Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate

• not have previously undertaken tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a Year 12 program).

• satisfy the prerequisites for a University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science and intend to major in Mathematics and Statistics.

• not be a recipient of a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship

Throughout their studies, students need to ensure eligibility to complete the major in Mathematics and Statistics.