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STUDY AT OXFORD
The Oxford University Society in Victoria is an alumni organisation that enables members of the University residing in Victoria to connect and attend meetings or functions of common interest. While the Society is affiliated to the University, it is not in any way involved in the process of admissions to Oxford. Nevertheless anyone with an interest in applying to the University is always welcome to approach Society members to learn of the experiences of those who have studied in the city of 'dreaming spires'. The best contact is secretary.ousv@gmail.com . Pathways to OxfordIf you are interested in applying for admission to Oxford University, you may wish to consult the University website section that provides guidance to overseas students. Click here for the link. Please also review information about the Rhodes Trust, the Oxford Australia Scholarships Fund, the John Monash Scholarships and the Aurora Education Foundation below. All these organisations award scholarships annually to enable talented graduates to undertake post-graduate studies at Oxford.
The Rhodes ScholarshipThe Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. The list of Australian Rhodes Scholars includes the names of many notable people who have gone on to make outstanding contributions in public life or in their chosen field of expertise and includes former Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and Tony Abbott, poet and novelist Lisa Gorton, renowned human rights barrister Geoffrey Robertson, former Australian Rules footballer Mike Fitzpatrick and Governor of Western Australia, Kim Beazley. The Rhodes Trust offers fully-funded scholarships each year for post-graduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Rhodes Scholarships are for exceptional students whose intellect and character motivate them to engage with global challenges, while remaining committed to the service of others. There are nine scholarships awarded in Australia each year, one by each of the states and three Australia-at -Large awards. For more information please click here.
The Oxford Australia scholarships Fund
The Oxford Australia Fund was initiated in 1993, in connection with the Campaign for Oxford, to endow scholarships each year for exceptional Australian graduates to attend Oxford University in the United Kingdom for study and research. The first scholarships were established at the Australian National University, with donations from Australian Oxford alumni and then with a large benefaction from the late Mr. James Fairfax AC. Since 1998, this Fund has awarded scholarships to 98 Australian graduates. For more information and contact details please click here.
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the John Monash Scholarships
The John Monash Scholarship is unique as Australia’s own and most prestigious national postgraduate Scholarship award.
Unlike other Scholarship awards, the John Monash Scholarships are not limited by age, academic field of study or choice of overseas university.
They recognise excellence, leadership and celebrate one of Australia’s finest leaders: General Sir John Monash.
John Monash Scholars are further supported by the John Monash Foundation Leadership Academy which is designed to provide lifelong career support and ongoing professional development, to ensure our Scholars are best equipped to respond to the most important challenges of our time.
For more information or to apply, please follow this link.
THE AURORA FOUNDATION
The Aurora Education Foundation is an Indigenous organisation that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential – whether it is completing Year 12 or achieving a PhD from Oxford.
Charlie Perkins Scholarship
The Charlie Perkins Trust partners with the Aurora Education Foundation to deliver the Charlie Perkins Scholarships to the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. These postgraduate Scholarships are directed towards Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians who have the potential to become leaders in their field of study and in their communities.
Roberta Sykes Scholarship
The Roberta Sykes Indigenous Education Foundation provides supplementary financial assistance to Indigenous Postgraduate students who wish to undertake studies at any recognised overseas university. The scholarship is offered for one year, but recipients may reapply for a subsequent year of the same program of study.
For more information or to apply, please follow this link.
THE BRITISH COUNCIL
There are many usfeul links on the British Council's website including scholarships available to study at Oxford and other UK universities. Follow this link.