Commencement
Commencement Requirements & Payments
Commencement of Scholarships
All scholarships must be commenced between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2006 . The scholarships that must be commenced by a specific date are noted below (items a-c).
The commencement of scholarships cannot be deferred until the following year in any circumstances. Students who are unable to commence their scholarship in the year of award are invited to reapply for scholarships at a later stage.
Research higher degree students should determine with their supervisor/department the most appropriate time to commence their studies (and scholarship).
(a) APA Recipients
Unless permission for late commencement has been approved, APAs must be commenced by 31 March.
A later date of commencement (up to 31 July) may be granted by the University if employment commitments or circumstances beyond the student's control prevent commencement by 31 March.
To request commencement after 31 March, students must:
- submit to the MSO a written request that clearly explains why they wish to commence after 31 March, and
- ensure that a statement of support for the late commencement from their supervisor and head of department accompanies their written request.
If a student has not obtained formal approval from the MSO by 31 March for late commencement, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn. This will occur even if approval for late commencement has been obtained from the supervising department.
(b) MRS/MIRS Recipients
Some faculties require MRSs, MIRSs (and MIFRSs) to be commenced by a particular date. If commencement before 31 December is required, this will be stated in the offer letter.
MIRS recipients who have also received an IPRS must commence their scholarships by 30 September.
(c) FMSs Awarded to Students to Undertake a Postgraduate Coursework Program (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma)
In these cases the FMS commences on the first day of the course, which is normally the first day of semester. If the course does not begin on the first day of the semester, the FMS recipient should present a statement from their faculty to the MSO that stipulates the course commencement date.
Payments
Scholarship payments can only begin once the student has confirmed their enrolment in the University of Melbourne course for which the scholarship has been awarded. Once enrolled, the student will need to complete and submit to the MSO a MS010 Banking Details form. This will allow payment to be paid into the student's bank account on a fortnightly basis.