Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
$8,000 - $11,000
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The E S Hills Memorial Scholarship is offered to high achieving students who are enrolled in the first year of the Master of Geoscience or Master of Science (Earth Sciences) and are experiencing financial need.
Benefits
Tis scholarship provides a one-off payment of up to $11,000. Value of award varies from year to year.
Amount:
$8,000 - $11,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in the first year of a Master of Geoscience or Master of Science (Earth Sciences) under a full time study load
- Have achieved a minimum course entry score of 80%
Selection criteria
Eligible candidates will be ranked based on:
- Academic merit
- Level of disadvantage based on financial need
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Science
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How to apply
You must submit a Student Financial Assessment Form and an application form (link below) by the due date.
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Not open yet
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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