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
This scholarship opens for applications from the first week of October each year. You will need your Murdoch Student ID to access the online application form.
You are welcome to express your interest in this scholarship by emailing us at mu_scholarships_eoi@murdoch.edu.au noting your name and the scholarship you are interested in within the subject heading of the email. Expressing your interest will enable us to send you a reminder to be one of the first to apply for this scholarship as soon as it opens.
Required Documents
This scholarship requires you to provide the following documents:
- Complete the online application form here and attach supporting documents within the form.
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.