Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• Australian humanitarian visa holder
• Australian student visa holder

You must meet the following criteria:

• Current students must achieve a weighted average mark of 60+

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program offered by Monash Art, Design or Architecture, Monash Arts, or Monash Business School, or a related double degree at a Monash Campus in Australia.
• Have completed 24 credit points at time of application.

Benefits

• $5,000 one-off payment.
• Up to two-weeks industry tour led by The Woolmark Company's Milan office (travel and accommodation for the tour are not included in the scholarship).
• Opportunity to participate in relevant extra-curricular activities related to the historical significance of the Prato textile industry.
• Invitation to visit Geelong wool growers to observe the role of Woolmark in assisting the Australian wool industry (prior to departure for Italy).
• Possible invitation to provide a presentation about your experience on return from the trip to Australian Woolmark representatives.
• A Woolmark medal and certificate.

Number offered

Two scholarships available per year.

Selection criteria

Awarded based on a combination of academic achievement and a written statement demonstrating how the Italian industry experience is relevant to their course, interests and professional career and development goals.

To retain this scholarship:

• The recipient must meet Faculty and Monash Abroad eligibility criteria to undertake a credit bearing overseas study program at Monash University Prato Centre.
• Meet prerequisites, as outlined in the current handbook by the time of departure and enrol in Prato units.
• Submit a report to the donor reflecting on their Italian Industry experience.