IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.
Welcome to the University of Melbourne's online scholarship application service, powered by SmartyGrants.
This form is used by University of Melbourne students and alumni for submission of applications for the 2025 Yenching Scholars Program in China Studies.
See: Yenching Scholars Program in China Studies
To begin, click on "Start a submission" at the top left-hand side of this page. If you have previously registered with SmartyGrants for another program or application, enter your email address and password under "Login". Otherwise click the Register button to create a new account.
For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please submit an enquiry via STOP1 and quote your submission number.
If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
On every screen (page of the form) you will find a Form Navigation contents box. This links directly to every page of the form. Click the link to jump directly to the page you want.
You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application form.
If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press 'save and close' and log out. When you log back in and click on the 'My Submissions' link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any forms you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off.
You can also download any form, whether draft or completed, as a PDF. Click on the 'Download PDF' button located at the bottom of the last page of the application form.
You will find a Review and Submit button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel. You need to review your application before you can submit it.
Once you have reviewed your application you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at the top or bottom of the screen or on the navigation panel. You will not be able to submit your application until all the compulsory questions are completed and there are no validation errors.
Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of support materials is possible.
When you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted form attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.
If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email then you should presume that your submission has NOT been submitted.
Hint: also check the email hasn’t landed in your spam or junk email folder.
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