Funding & benefits
This scholarship will have a maximum value of $12,500.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
William Ritchie Research Scholarship in Classics, offered by University of Sydney in Australia, is a scholarship for phd, research students. Subject areas covered include Humanities, of Classics (Chair). The award is worth will be determined by the selection committee and will be stipulated in the Scholarship Offer Letter to the recipient(s). b. The. Eligibility, as stated by University of Sydney: "Applicants must be currently enrolled to study in a Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney." At the time of checking, the official page carried no deadline. Confirm it there first. Nomination is required.
Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
At a glance
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Master's by research or PhD student, or an academic
- be currently enrolled to study in a master's by research or PhD within the School of Humanities at the University of Sydney, or an academic in a fixed term or continuing position employed at the School of Humanities, the University of Sydney
- be intending to travel to the University of Cambridge to undertake research in the Classics within 12 months of the application close date. ‘The Classics’ shall mean the languages, literature, philosophy and civilisation of Ancient Greece and Rome. The scholarship does not support archaeological expeditions or diggings.
- PhD/doctoral degree
- Academic background: Chair of the Discipline of Classics (Chair),
- Master's by research or PhD student, or an academic; be currently enrolled to study in a master's by research or PhD within the School of Humanities at the University of Sydney, or an academic in a fixed term or continuing position employed at the School of Humanities, the University of Sydney; be intending to travel to the University of Cambridge to undertake research in the Classics within 12 months of the application close date. ‘The Classics’ shall mean the languages, literature, philosophy and civilisation of Ancient Greece and Rome. The scholarship does not support archaeological expeditions or diggings.
“Applicants must be currently enrolled to study in a Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.”
Should you apply?
This is a PhD / Doctoral/Research-level opportunity. The decisive requirement, in University of Sydney's words, is: "Applicants must be currently enrolled to study in a Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral or Research.
- Prior degree / academic background: PhD/doctoral degree.
- Study destination: Australia.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Apply here.
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Complete the required nomination step described by the official provider.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does William Ritchie Research Scholarship in Classics pay?
The award is worth will be determined by the selection committee and will be stipulated in the Scholarship Offer Letter to the recipient(s). b. The.
Who can apply?
In University of Sydney's own words: "Applicants must be currently enrolled to study in a Masters by Research or PhD within the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney."
What level of study is it for?
It is for PhD / Doctoral or Research level applicants at University of Sydney in Australia.
Is William Ritchie Research Scholarship in Classics still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 10 April 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Sydney's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 17, 2026
About University of Sydney
University of Sydney is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.