Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Jun 2025
Applications close
3 Aug 2025
Benefit amount
Up to $10,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Alton Gould Edmons Scholarship was established with a gift from Mrs Christine Elizabeth Edmonds and is offered to students who are enrolled in a graduate research degree in Agriculture and are experiencing financial need.
Benefits
The scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend with a rate of $10,000 per year (full-time student rate) for one year.
Amount:
Up to $10,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered you must be enrolled in a graduate research degree in the Faculty of Science in the field of Agriculture.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application and financial assessment score. In the interests of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received from the University by graduate researchers who apply are also considered.
Conditions
Recipients must be full-time enrolled and agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You must submit the University Student Financial Assessment Form and an application with:
- Personal statement addressing the purpose of and commitment to your field of research
- Curriculum vitae including leadership experience, publications or presentations related to your field of research
- Statement of support from your supervisor
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Open for applications
Applications open:
1 Jun 2025
Applications close:
3 Aug 2025
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.
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