2014 Len Stevens Scholarship

Information
About Professor Len Stevens

Emeritus Professor Leonard Stevens AM has been involved with the Melbourne School of Engineering for over
60 years. He completed his Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 1950 and Master of Engineering in 1954. He was
fortunate to complete his PhD in 1955 at Cambridge University after securing a scholarship. Professor Stevens
went on to serve as Dean of Engineering from 1979 to 1988.
Len Stevens has been involved in some of Australias most important building projects. For example, he was the
Engineer assessor for the New Parliament House design competition as well as a design consultant for the
construction of the New Parliament House. He was also involved in other important building projects such as
the Arts Centre in Melbourne and the Australian Academy of Sciences Shine Dome.
After serving as a flying officer in the Pacific during World War II, Professor Stevens arrived at the Melbourne
School of Engineering during a boom in student numbers. He was fortunate to have been given the opportunity
to study engineering thanks to a government reconstruction training scheme for those who had served in the
war.
It is for this reason that throughout his academic life, Professor Stevens has championed the creation of
scholarship opportunities, through initiatives such at the Melbourne School of Engineering Foundation, which
was established in 1982 under his leadership as Dean.
He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2005 for outstanding contribution to the field of
engineering, and to education, Len Stevens continues to teach Engineering students as Emeritus Professor at
the Melbourne School of Engineering.

The Len Stevens Scholarship

The scholarship will provide a graduate student, coursework or research, of the Melbourne School of
Engineering with an opportunity to undertake an approved program of extracurricular learning (locally or
globally) during their studies.
One scholarship valued at $15,000 will be awarded to a graduate coursework or research student to support
travel and living costs.
The Melbourne School of Engineering established the Len Stevens Scholarship Appeal in 2011 during the
celebrations of 150 years of engineering education at the University of Melbourne. The Melbourne School of
Engineering launched an Appeal to establish the Len Stevens Scholarship during the celebrations of 150 years
of engineering education at the University of Melbourne in 2011. With the generous support of the Schools
community of donors and the Melbourne School of Engineering Foundation, the Appeal successfully concluded
at the end of 2013 with the endowment of the Len Stevens Scholarship fund in perpetuity.
Interim scholarships are being supported by the MSE Foundation.

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Information
What to include in your application
A 100 word abstract summarising your proposed project
Proposed time-frame for the project
A budget for the proposed activity including all funding obtained and/or requested
A detailed overview of activities planned and other organisations who may be involved
A 500-1000 word personal statement
Names of two referees, preferably from within the Melbourne School of Engineering, who can be
contacted in support of this application
Academic Transcripts

Please note that you may be required to attend an interview

The successful applicant will be required to provide a written report, of no more than 5,000 words, addressed
to the Dean on their experience following their completion of the proposed program. The following may be
included in the report:
Drawings, design work, software development, attached as an appendix
Video and/or photo reports are encouraged
The successful applicant may be asked to share their experience with the School via a lecture/presentation, and
information on the experience and outcomes may also be shared with the Schools alumni and donor cohort.

Selection Process
The Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of Engineering on recommendation of a selection committee.
The Selection Committee will be comprised of:
Associate Dean (Academic)
Assistant Dean (Research Training)
Dean or a nominated representative
Engineering Scholarships and Prizes Officer
May also include a representative of the Stevens family
The Dean or the Deans nominated representative will Chair the panel.
Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria:
Academic merit
Merit of the proposed program of extracurricular learning
Strength and quality of the personal statement

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Application
Student Details

Student No:

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Which graduate program are you undertaking?

Research Masters

PhD

Master by Coursework

Date of Enrolment:

Program:

Expected Completion/Submission Date:

Research Students Only

Department:
Thesis Name:
Supervisor(s):
Type of Candidature: Part-time

Full-time

Previous Qualifications:
Give full details and completion dates for degrees, diplomas etc. (Include any incomplete attempts.)
Qualification

Institution

Date Completed

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Project Abstract
Write a 100 word abstract summarising the project/experience you wish to undertake as well as the
estimated timeframe.

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Overview
Provide a detailed overview of activities planned and other organisations who may be involved.

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Budget
Include any expenses which may be associated with the experience or project.
Budget/Expenses

Travel
Airflights

Accommodation

Travel Insurance/Visas

Meals

Transport

Vaccination

Other (Specify)

Total Costs:

Equipment i.e. hardware or software

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Total Costs:

Please attach additional sheet if necessary.

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Funding
Include any other associated expenses which may be associated with the experience or project.
Funding
OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING:
List all sources of funding (including personal funds) or other types of support you have received or have applied for
in relation to this project.
If you are a PhD candidate you are encouraged to also lodge a concurrent application for the PORES schemes.
For more information about these schemes visit the following websites:
(http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/travelling/pores.html
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/travelling/index.html and http://www.jason.edu.au/

Funding

Amount

Approved YES/NO

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Personal Statement
Provide a 500-1000 word personal statement outlining your aspirations as an engineer. What opportunities
will undertaking this project or experience provide you with? What impact will it have on your career as an
engineer?

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Submitting your application
Referees preferably from the Melbourne School of Engineering
Name

Relationship, i.e. lecturer, supervisor,

mentor

Phone Number

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Closing date for applications - Friday 1st August 2014

Submit applications to:
Rosa Nacli, Scholarships and Prizes Officer
Melbourne School of Engineering Engineering & IT Student Centre
Parkville VIC 3010
Telephone: (03) 9035 4610 Email: rnacli@unimelb.edu.au

Checklist:

A 100 word summary of the proposed project

Proposed time-frame for the experience
A budget for the proposed activity including all funding obtained and/or requested
A detailed overview of activities planned and other organisations involved
500-1,000 word personal statement
Names of two referees, preferably from within the Melbourne School of Engineering, who can be
contacted in support of this application.

Academic Transcripts

Please note incomplete applications will not be accepted by the committee.

Student declaration
I declare that all details in this application are correct to the best of my knowledge.
If successful in being awarded the scholarship I accept all the terms and conditions as outlined in the application. I
understand that I will be required to provide a written report addressed to the Dean about my experience on
completion of the proposed program.

Signature:

Date:
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