The C. S. Soper and Joan Rydon Scholarship

The C. S. Soper and Joan Rydon Scholarship supports an Honours student studying Economics, specialising in economic theory or mathematical economics. The scholarship was established in memory of Emeritus Professor Charles Samuel Soper, former Dean of the Faculty of Business & Economics, and Professor Joan Rydon, Professor in Political Science and founding member of the Australasian Political Studies Association and the Australasian Study of Parliament Group.

Application type

No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $6,500

Applicable study areas

Commerce, economics and management

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be commencing the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics specialising in economic theory or mathematical economics.

    Selection criteria

    The Head of Department of Economics will nominate a recipient based on all eligible student's subject choice in their Honours year (i.e. those related to mathematical economics and economics theory), thesis topic and academic merit (as determined by undergraduate results in the Bachelor of Commerce).

  • Application process

    No application is required. Students will be automatically considered for this award.

  • When will I know the outcome?

    The recipient will be notified by email.

What are the benefits?

The scholarship is valued at the Net Annual Income of the trust.

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