
University of Melbourne John Smyth Award 2026
The University of Melbourne offers the John Smyth Award 2026 for PhD students in Education, providing partial funding up to AUD 550. The award honors John Smyth, a pioneering education leader. Applications close on 10 August 2026 and are automatically considered for eligible candidates.
Eligible Degrees
Doctorate (PhD)
Eligible Nationalities
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, France, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Ireland, United Arab Emirates
Destination
Australia
Eligible Courses
Education
University of Melbourne John Smyth Award 2026
This scholarship supports doctoral research in Education at the University of Melbourne. It commemorates John Smyth, the university’s first Professorial Chair of Education and former Principal of the Training College in Victoria.
Key Details
- Degree: PhD in Education
- Provider: University of Melbourne
- Value: Partial funding, up to AUD 550
- Deadline: 10 August 2026
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be graduating from a Doctor of Education (EdD) program
- Have submitted their thesis within the previous year
- Be enrolled in an Education‑related field
Application Process
No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically considered for the award.
For further information, visit the John Smyth Award page.
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