Scholarship Overview

• Awarded to support women undertaking studies in agriculture.The Irene Rogers (Lowe) Scholarship for Agriculture was established in 2013 by Mr Bill Rogers AO to commemorate his mother Irene Rogers (née Lowe, 1895-1983), who was the first female student in the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences and the first female student at Dookie.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Masters Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in The University of Melbourne in Australia

• Master of Agricultural Sciences

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: AUD 2,500 => Rs 1,34,350

Conversion rate used: 1 AUD = Rs. 53.74 (last updated 17th January 2025)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• One-off payment made after the census date
• If you are a female student commencing a Master of Agricultural Sciences, and can demonstrate academic achievement, this scholarship could assist you financially with study and living expenses.
• Up to $2,500

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 1

• Quantity: 1

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• Only for Women

• To be considered for this scholarship, you must: be female

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 79)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE	Required (minimum score 64)
UG	Required (minimum score 65.0%)

Eligibility

• To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
  • be female
  • be enrolling in a Master of Agricultural Sciences

• To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR
  • At least six years of documented relevant professional experience.

  Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

  IELtS: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0

  PTE: 64+with no communicative skill below 60

           TOEFL: 79+ with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

 

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official transcripts	Required

• No application is required. All eligible students will be considered by the Faculty.

• Selection is based on: demonstrated academic merit

• Academic transcripts
• Copy of passport
• Proof of english language proficiency

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	April 30, 2025	2025 Mid Year (July intake) applications due 30 April 2025 2026 Start Year (March intake) applications due30 September 2025
Notification of outcome	Not Available	Students can expect to hear outcomes in late March each year

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link

https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/faq