Scholarship

Alton Gould Edmonds Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

26 Jan 2026

Applications close

31 Mar 2026

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 Edmonds Scholarship was established with a gift from Mrs Christine Elizabeth Edmonds and is awarded to graduate researchers who are enrolled in a graduate research degree in Agriculture.

Benefits

This scholarship provides a one-off payment of $10,000.

Amount:

Up to $10,000

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

At least 1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be enrolled in a graduate research degree in the Faculty of Science in the field of Agriculture
  • Have at least one-year of candidature (EFTSL) remaining at the time of application.

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the candidate(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application.

In the interest of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received from the University by candidates are 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

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Application

How to apply

You must submit an application and include:

  • 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
Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

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