Chris Wardlaw PSM OLY Leaders Scholarship
Monash Leaders Scholarship
The Chris Wardlaw PSM OLY Leaders Scholarship be introduced to support financially disadvantaged students undertaking single or double degrees in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Business and Economics.
Chris Wardlaw PSM OLY is highly experienced in the government and education sectors and has worked in senior leadership roles in both Australia and Hong Kong. In a parallel sporting career, Chris was also a two-time Olympian in 1976 and 1980 and the Head Coach of the Australian Track and Field Team at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. Chris was awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) in the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours list and was made a Fellow of Monash University in 2013. Both Chris and his wife Carmel have a strong belief that quality education should be accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic background.
Applications
Not awarded in 2025
Total scholarship value
Up to $30,000
Number offered
One at one time
Mubina Yaqubi
Chris Wardlaw PSM OLY Leaders Scholarship
Receiving this scholarship has profoundly improved my work-life balance and academic focus. It has eased the financial pressures of supporting my family, enabling me to dedicate more time to my studies and actively engage in my community. With this support, I have been able to excel academically while contributing through volunteering and mentoring, experiences that have shaped my personal growth and enhanced my sense of purpose. The scholarship has not only opened doors to new opportunities but has also empowered me to pursue my goals with greater confidence and commitment.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
You must meet the following criteria:
- Commencing or continuing undergraduate student enrolled or intending to enrol in an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Business and Economics at a Monash campus in Australia.
- Commencing students must achieve an ATAR score of 85+
- Current students must achieve a 80+ WAM and demonstrated leadership potential
- Demonstrating leadership through community and industry engagement.
- Experiencing financial hardship.
- From one or more of Monash University's defined educational disadvantage categories.
- Participate as an Access Monash Mentor each year, beginning in your second year of study.
Benefits
- $6000 per annum, for the duration of the degree.
- An invitation to take part in Monash Minds, a leadership program for first year students.
Number offered
- One scholarship available at one time.
Selection criteria
- Awarded on academic achievement and need.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must participate in the Access Monash Program.
How to apply
- You must apply to become an Access Monash Mentor by 6 October 2024.
- VTAC applicants - must also apply for the VTAC equity schemes (SEAS) to be automatically considered.
- For current Monash students, apply directly to Monash.
- This scholarship cannot be deferred.
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