GES Undergraduate Prizes and Scholarships

The School offers undergraduate prizes in recognition of academic achievements of students in Geography.

At each level from 1st to 3rd years there are both a major prize and Certificates of Academic Excellence. At Honours level the J.S. Duncan Award is granted for the best thesis in that year.

The 3rd year Howard Brown Prize for Top Students and the J.S. Duncan Award for the best Honours thesis are both named after former staff members of the School.

Undergraduate scholarships

Scholarship and bursary schemes at Monash University include the Monash University Scholarship for Excellence, Monash University Merit Scholarships, Monash University Scholarships for Excellence and Equity, and Monash University Support Bursaries. Information on undergraduate scholarships is available from the Coursework Scholarships Office located in Building 3C of the Clayton campus (ph. 9902 6011, email: scholarships@adm.monash.edu.au. Most of these scholarships are applicable to Year 12 applicants only.

Summer vacation scholarships

Undergraduate students expecting to complete at least third year studies in a relevant area and likely to proceed to Honours in Geography and Environmental Science may be invited to apply for a scholarship, tenable for a duration of at least four weeks in the December to February period. Scholarship holders will be able to participate in research projects or pursue, under supervision, some independent work of mutual interest to the student and the School. In some cases the course may relate to a subsequent Honours project. The scholarship benefits include a stipend of $250 per week. Further information and application details should be obtained direct from the GES Honours Coordinator Ruth Lane.

You can download an application form here (77KB)

A number of scholarships are available to students who enrol in the School's Honours program. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or needs basis. Enquiries should be addressed to the Honours Coordinator, Ruth Lane.