Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
$4,000 - $9,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Dame Margaret Blackwood Soroptimist Scholarship is offered to graduate researchers who are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy- Science, identify as female and are undertaking substantial research in a discipline that aligns to plant, animal or viral genetics.
Benefits
The scholarship provides one-off payment of between $4000 and $9000.
Amount:
$4,000 - $9,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
2
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Identify as a woman (cis-gender and transwomen)
- Be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Science in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- Be completing a substantial research project that aligns to plant, animal or viral genetics
- Have at least six months of candidature (EFTSL) remaining at the time of application
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on academic merit and their personal statement. Preference will be given to students ranked highest according to the approved Student Financial Assessment process if ranked tenth or higher.
Conditions
Students must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and to provide 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:
Science
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How to apply
You must submit a Student Financial Assessment Form and an application, including a personal statement addressing:
- Details of awards, distinctions and publications and conference attendance
- Potential benefit of the research to the University and broader community
- Impact of the financial assistance on the research project
- Extracurricular activities
Applicants also need to provide:
- Their CV
- A letter of endorsement from your supervisor
Status:
Not open yet
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