Academic Excellence Awards: Honours
The Murdoch University Academic Excellence Awards (MUAEA's) acknowledge and reward commencing students who have a record of high academic achievement in previous studies.
The Domestic Honours category of the MUAEA's are awarded to commencing students with an average grade of 80% or higher or equivalent GPA in a Bachelor degree course prior to applying to a Murdoch University Honours program.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- be a domestic applicant who will commence studies at Murdoch University in any honours course
- be enrolled full time (at least 9 credit points), or have exceptional reasons for studying part-time or external
- have an excellent academic record with an average WAM (weighted average mark) of 80% or higher, in your qualifying Bachelor degree 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.
How to Apply
See instructions under Required Documents.
Required Documents
This scholarship requires you to provide the following documents:
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.