Professor B. Bhaskara Rao Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Type:  High Potential
Scholarship Group:  B

Value

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

• Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible New Zealand Citizen**
  _{** Eligible New Zealand Citizen includes students who meet the criteria for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. Further details available here: Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens | Western Sydney University}

Enrolment:

• Continuing students

Program/s:

Professor B. Bhaskara Rao

Professor Bhaskara ‘Bill’ Rao was an academic of great distinction. Right up until his death on 30 August 2011, he was preparing papers and manuscripts, reviewing articles for journals and engaging in his greatest love, teaching.

Professor Rao received his undergraduate education in India and then went to the London School of Economics to complete a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics in 1966. Professor Rao joined the University of New South Wales in 1973 and completed a PhD there in 1980. In 2003 he accepted a Chair as Professor of Economics at the University of the South Pacific where he stayed until early 2008, when he joined the University of Western Sydney.

Professor Rao was a prolific researcher in the fields of macroeconomics and time series econometrics, with collaborations all over the world and articles published in top ranking journals. In addition to seven books, Professor Rao had over 80 journal articles and many others under review when he passed away.

During his later years, Professor Rao was afflicted with Primary Cerebral Sclerosis. It affected him physically but not mentally. In fact, he was extremely prolific in these final years. Professor Rao’s dogged determination and energy, despite his afflictions were a testament to his character and an inspiration for others.

To say that Professor Rao influenced many is an understatement. He was much loved by his students and colleagues for his intelligence, application, innovation and patience.

Professor Rao made an outstanding contribution to the research profile of UWS. His mentoring of both staff and postgraduate research students was highly valued and immensely appreciate. He was a world-class academic, mentor, collaborator and researcher.

The Professor B Bhaskara Rao Memorial Scholarship is donated by Professor Rao’s wife and son. The Scholarship seeks to encourage and inspire UWS students in their learning and understanding of economics, in memory of Professor Rao.

Application and Selection Process

Applications are to be submitted through the Western Sydney University scholarship form.

Applicants must provide a statement supporting their application indicating how they believe receiving the scholarship will assist them with their studies and future careers. This statement should give a sufficient explanation of the applicant's background and current circumstances to enable the University to judge their eligibility, need and merit.

Successful applicants will be selected based on their written application, academic potential, ability to meet the criteria, and, where appropriate, performance in an interview before a selection panel.

Further information and how to apply can be found on our High Potential Scholarship page.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

• Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.
• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.0