School of Mathematics and Statistics Vacation Scholarship Application

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Vacation Scholarship Application

Personal Information

I confirm that I have not taken part in the School's Vacation Scholarship Program before*

Note: This question only refers to the program offered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics, not the AMSI Vacation Scholarship or programs at other schools or universities

Name (First)*

Name (Last)*

Student Number:*

Address (Address)*

Please note your address will only be used to decide your eligibility for a travel scholarship

Address (Address2)

Address (City)*

Address (State)

Postcode*

Address (Country)*

Travel Scholarship*

Limited travel scholarships should be available up to a total of $2000 per scholar (2 vacation scholarships) each year - please see the Travel Scholarship section on the Applying section for eligibility and other details

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Contact telephone Number*

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Email*

If a University of Melbourne Student please provide your University email address, if an external applicant please provide your home institution email address

Diversity and Special Consideration

To which gender identity do you most identify?*

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We aim to increase the participation of disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in the Vacation Scholarship program and applicants from those groups will receive special consideration*

Please apply for Special Consideration here if you wish to be considered for one of the novel Diversity Scholarships that the School of Mathematics and Statistics is offering. Note: The grounds for Special Consideration need to be specified in a follow-up question and the organisers of the program reserve the right to ask for additional evidence.

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I identify as being from the following disadvantaged or underrepresented group

Do you want to apply for Special Consideration

Do you want to apply for other Special Considerations (please refer to the Special Consideration section on the Applying section for details).

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Educational Information

Are you a University of Melbourne Student?*

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If not the University of Melbourne, in which Institution are you currently enrolled?

Year of Current Course*

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Please indicate which of the following best describe your completed and pursued degrees. Multiple answers are possible.

*Please check that you satisfy the special eligibility criteria for students enrolled in a Graduate Diploma!

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Major/Field of Study/Specialisation*

Please indicate what majors or specialisations most closely describe

your academic interests. Multiple answers are possible. Your answer will

only be used for statistical purposes.

Applied Mathematics

Data Science

Discrete Mathematics and Operations Research

Mathematical Physics

Pure Mathematics

Statistics and Stochastic Processes

Other major (e.g. commerce, computing, engineering, physics, ...)

Major/ Field of Study/ Specialisation (Other)

If your answer to the previous question aligns solely with “Other major”, please give more information here and consult your eligibility via ms-vacation-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au

Please enter your current WAM for your Diploma as listed on your transcript if applicable

Please enter your current Weighted Average Mark (WAM) for your Bachelor's Degree as listed on your transcript*

Additional comments on WAM

Future studies (used for statistical purposes only)*

I have applied for the Master of Science in Mathematics and Statistics

I have not yet made up my mind

I intend to apply for the Master of Science in Mathematics and Statistics

I have or intend to apply for a Master degree course in another school

Please upload supporting documentation*

Please ensure your name the upload files using the following format. (Please note that all four documents are required)

"FullName Student No CV.pdf",

"FullName Student No Evidence of potential supervisor.pdf",

"FullName Student No Academic transcript.pdf",

"FullName Student No Statement.pdf",

Please ensure the required number of subject completion and enrolment is satisfied (see Eligibility page), unless one applies for special consideration.

• Evidence of potential supervisor (email).

• Academic transcript/ Statement of Results.

• Brief statement detailing why you would like to be part of the Vacation Scholar Program and your career aspirations/future plans. Word Limit 350 Words*

• Upload Curriculum Vitae.

Please Note: The CV will be shared with potential supervisors. Please make sure not to include sensitive information such as address details, telephone numbers or private email addresses*

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Areas of Research

To see Vacation Scholarship Projects and Vacation Scholarship Supervisors follow this link

Select your Preferred Research Area*

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If you Preferred Research Area is not listed in the above question please add it here

We strongly encourage students to nominate three supervisor options

Please see the following section on the Schools Vacation Scholarship Webs pages

Name of Supervisor - First Preference*

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Name of Supervisor if not on List

Name of Supervisor - Second Preference*

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Name of Supervisor if not on List - Second Prefere

Name of Supervisor - Third Preference*

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Name of Supervisor if not on List - Third Prefere

The 4 week Scholarship program will usually run between Tuesday 2nd January and Friday 9th February 2024

It is recommended you discuss dates with your supervisor as your supervisor may not be available in January/February (in this rare case scholars can, with the supervisors’ approval, start in December 2023).

Please note the School's General Office will be closed from Monday 25th December 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

Are you available between Tuesday 2nd January and Friday 9th February 2024*

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If not available in January/February 2024 please provide possible commencement date:

Have you applied or do you intend to apply for an AMSI Vacation Scholarship?*

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AMSI Vacation Scholarship Program: If applying, please read Mathematics and Statistics Vacation Scholarships – Other Scholarship Programs - AMSI application for details about applying both programs and refer the link below: http://vrs.amsi.org.au for more detailed information about AMSI application process

Vacation Scholars - Poster Agreement

Display during the Poster session

I agree for the School of Mathematics and Statistics to use my research poster for Display during the Poster Session

Possible display on the School's webpage

I agree for the School of Mathematics and Statistics to use my research poster for Possible Display on the School's webpage

Possible display within the School

I agree for the School of Mathematics and Statistics to use my research poster for possible display within the School

How did you find out about the Vacations Scholar Program

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