Fay Marles Scholarship
This scholarship supports students experiencing disadvantaged circumstances by providing a living allowance of $39,500 per year pro rata. It is named in honour of former Chancellor Ms Fay Marles, recognising her commitment to social justice
- Provider
- University of Melbourne
- Host country
- Australia
- Deadline
- 31 October 2026
Eligibility & requirements at a glance
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- Who can apply
- Check the provider's eligibility criteria
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Study level
- Not recorded — check provider
- Deadline
- 31 October 2026
Recorded funding information
- Fully Funded
About the Fay Marles Scholarship (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Fully Funded
Fay Marles Scholarship eligibility
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Fay Marles Scholarship document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Fay Marles Scholarship 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/fay-marles-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Confirm eligibility in the current official call. If submission is required, prepare only the materials and assessments it explicitly requests.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 31 October 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Fay Marles Scholarship deadline & application timeline
Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (31 October 2026). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out5 Nov 2025
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out4 May 2026
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out2 Aug 2026
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out1 Oct 2026
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline31 October 2026
Provider deadline information: 31 October 2026. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
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Visit official siteFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Fay Marles Scholarship?+
Eligibility is not recorded in this listing. Check the current official call; inclusion on this site does not establish your eligibility.
What funding does the Fay Marles Scholarship offer?+
Listed funding: Fully Funded. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: 31 October 2026. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/fay-marles-scholarship to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Confirm eligibility in the current official call. If submission is required, prepare only the materials and assessments it explicitly requests. Listed deadline information: 31 October 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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