Exceptional Talent in Mathematics and Statistics Scholarship

Scholarship

Exceptional Talent in Mathematics and Statistics Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for applications

Applications open

23 Dec 2025

Applications close

16 Jan 2026

Eligible study level

Undergraduate

Eligible student type

Domestic students

Eligible study stage

Future study

Benefit duration

One or more years

Summary

The Mathematics and Statistics Exceptional Talent Scholarship is offered to high-achieving students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics and Statistics.

Benefits

Full Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) Student Contribution sponsorship for the duration your Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics and Statistics

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

2

Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility

To be considered 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 , the International Mathematical Olympiad , or 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)
• Meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Science and intend to major in Mathematics and Statistics
• Not be a recipient of a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship

Conditions

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

Study level:

Undergraduate

Student type:

Domestic students

Study stage type:

Future study

Study area:

Science

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Application
How to apply

You must submit evidence of your mathematical ability and talent together with a cover letter and school results to the School of Mathematics and Statistics before the nominated deadline.

This can include:

• Evidence of having been awarded a Medal in the International Mathematics Olympiad
• Evidence of performing outstandingly in the University of Melbourne School Mathematics Competition
• Letter of reference of a school mathematics coordinator
• University of Melbourne Extension Program results

Applications will be considered by the Head of School, the Director of Undergraduate Teaching and the Senior Outreach Fellow at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Melbourne.

Applications should be submitted to Senior Outreach Fellow Dr Susan James and the Outreach team: ms-outreach@unimelb.edu.au

When will I know the outcome?

The announcement of scholarship awards will be made in mid-February after the Victorian Year 12 ATAR results are released. A scholarship offer does not represent an offer for admission to a University of Melbourne Bachelor degree. Course offers are made separately through VTAC.

Status:

Open for applications

Applications open:

23 Dec 2025

Applications close:

16 Jan 2026

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.

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