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Allison Murphy Memorial Scholarship
Applications open Wednesday 10 June 2026 and close 9am Friday 31 July 2026.
The Allison Murphy Memorial Scholarship supports women who are undertaking a major in journalism, politics and policy studies, media studies, or marketing at one of Deakin University's campuses in Geelong.
Value
- Cash payments of up to $10,000 per year. Total scholarship value of $30,000.
Duration
- This scholarship is awarded for three years.
Am I eligible?
Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:
- a female domestic student
- enrolled full-time in the first year of your bachelor degree in Trimester/Semester 2, 2026
- enrolled in one of the following major sequences: journalism, politics and policy studies, media studies or marketing
- undertaking on-campus studies at Geelong Waterfront or Waurn Ponds campus
- a resident of the City of Greater Geelong (as per council boundaries)
- experiencing an area of hardship.
Selection criteria
Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed their VCE in the City of Greater Geelong.
Maintaining this scholarship
To retain this scholarship, you’ll need to
- provide an introductory statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship
- maintain a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 for the duration of the scholarship
- provide a completion statement at the conclusion of your studies.
Why this scholarship was established
The Allison Murphy Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Allison (Alli) Murphy. It is a tangible memorial to the life and contribution of Alli, whose prevailing passion, apart from her family, was the community of Geelong. In Alli’s honour, this scholarship will give women from the G21 region the opportunity to follow in Alli’s footsteps and assist them to pursue their studies in the field of political science, media or marketing at Deakin University.
Ready to apply?
If you wish to apply, please submit an Expression of Interest by email to the Scholarships team by 9.00am Friday 31 July 2026.
Supporting documents
As part of the application process you're required to upload supporting documentation by the specified closing date listed above.
Make sure you choose the correct document type when you upload your documents – it will make a difference. If your documents are uploaded into the incorrect type they will not be considered when assessing your application. Remember, it's quality, not quantity, you need to provide.
Aim to provide documents that are current, relevant and concise.
Supporting documentation required for this scholarship includes:
- evidence of your financial hardship (if applicable)
- evidence of your medical condition (if applicable).
How to write a successful application
Applying for a scholarship isn't just about meeting the eligibility criteria. It’s your opportunity to stand out and be recognised for where you’ve come from and where you want to go.
Missed the application deadline?
This scholarship is yet to be confirmed for any future offerings. Please check back for updates.
