Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
27 Jan 2025
Applications close
10 Mar 2025
Benefit amount
Up to $52,500
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Elma Cole Equine Research Scholarship was established with a gift from Elma Stuart Rees Cole and is offered to graduate researchers who are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy – Science, are undertaking research in the field of equine health, and are experiencing financial need. Preference is given to graduate researchers undertaking research into the treatment of illnesses and injuries from which racehorses and quarter horses are prone to suffer.
Benefits
The scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend with a rate of $15,000 per year (full-time rate) for up to 3.5 years.
Amount:
Up to $52,500
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have applied for and meet the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy – Science
- Be undertaking research in the field of equine health
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the graduate researcher(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application and entry score, and their financial need score. Preference will be given to graduate researchers undertaking research into the treatment of illnesses and injuries from which racehorses and quarter horses are prone to suffer if they are ranked in the top 75% of applicants. In the interests of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships received by graduate researchers will be taken into consideration.
Conditions
Recipients must:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress during their candidature
- 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:
Future study, 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 Financial Assessment from and an application, and include:
- Personal statement addressing the purpose of your research and your commitment to equine health
- 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:
Not open yet
Applications open:
27 Jan 2025
Applications close:
10 Mar 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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