F.A. Kernot Scholarship

Frederic Archer Kernot played a key role in the transition of dentistry from a trade to a profession. He was involved in the establishment of the original Dental Hospital in Melbourne and served on both the Dental Board of Victoria and the Council of the Australian College of Dentistry. He maintained a keen interest in mechanics throughout his life and was also the brother of the first Professor of Engineering at the University of Melbourne, William Charles Kernot.

This scholarship was established by the late Frederic Archer Kernot, and is awarded to a student who demonstrates excellent academic achievements in their master by coursework program within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• be currently enrolled in one of the following courses within the Faculty of  Engineering  and  Information Technology:
  • Master of Computer Science
  • Master of Information Systems
  • Master of Information Technology; or
  • any 300-point engineering master course
• have completed at least 50 points of study (not including credits) in the current degree
• and have at least 100 credit points of study remaining to complete in your course.

Value

In 2024, one award valued at approximately $4,500 is available.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Academic merit
• Strength of a personal statement conveying:
  • your passion for Engineering or Information Technology
  • your career aspirations
  • impact of the funds of the scholarship

Applications

Please submit an online SmartyGrants application (link will be provided here in mid July)

Applications are open between 26 July - 13 August 2024