Scholarships and Prizes

There are a number of scholarships and prizes available for students studying Italian, including:

• University prizes that are awarded to students without application, by the school and departments (each of these includes a small monetary component);
• University scholarships that students must apply for;
• Italian Government scholarship;
• Other Scholarships.

University prizes

• Beatrice Moran Memorial Prize in Third Year Italian
  Awarded for proficiency in 3000-level units of Italian.
• Countess E M Freehill Prize No 1 for First Year Italian
  Awarded for proficiency in 1000-level units of Italian, conditional on attending at least two 2000-level units in next semester.
• Countess E M Freehill Prize No 2 for Second Year Italian
  Awarded for proficiency in in 2000-level units of Italian, conditional on attending at least two 3000-level units in next semester.
• Rosina Tedeschi Memorial Prize for Italian Conversation
  For greatest improvement in Italian conversation in 1000-level courses.

University Scholarships

Follow this link for information on scholarships awarded by the Faculty of Arts.

The Merenda Scholarships

In 2009 two annual scholarships were established to support study in Italy. They are available to 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in an Italian Studies major, and who are taking up an approved exchange place at an Italian University; or to postgraduate students enrolled in Italian Studies who intend to travel to Italy to pursue further study or research for their degree program. Download a pdf with full details and conditions, and an application form.

Marion Macaulay Bequest Scholarships

The Marion Macaulay Bequest Scholarships offer financial assistance for overseas study to students enrolled in either the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Education. These are awarded on the students proposed program of study and how it relates to the applicant's intended career. Application forms and referee's reports are available from the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education

University of Sydney Honours Scholarships

Each year the University of Sydney offers a number of Honours Scholarships, each worth $6000. These scholarships are available to students enrolled in degrees that require an extra year of study for the award of honours. All local students are eligible, including those students who completed their undergraduate degree at a university other than Sydney.

Italian Government scholarships

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is offering scholarships for the current academic year to Australian citizens. The scholarships can be allocated long term (one academic year, 9 - 12 months) or short term (minimum 3 months). For further information contact the Italian Institute of Culture by or phone +61 2 9392 7939 during office hours.

Other Scholarships

Please check the Italian studies noticeboard on level 7 of the Brennan MacCallum building A18 for other scholarship opportunities.