Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
29 May 2026
Applications close
28 Jul 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $19,700
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Eugen Singer Award was established with a gift from Josephine Singer and is offered to graduate researchers undertaking research in the field of polymers and are experiencing financial disadvantage.
About the donor
Eugen Singer distinguished himself as a chemical engineer working in the field of precision engineering associated with the production and processing of polymers.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $19,700 (depending on the annual income from the gift).
Amount:
Up to $19,700
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must:
- Be enrolled in a research higher degree and undertaking research in a field related to the study of polymers
- Have completed a minimum of six months of candidature (full-time equivalent)
- Have an Academic Status of Good Standing.
Selection criteria
The award is offered to the graduate researcher(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their FEIT Student Financial Assessment score and their application.
Conditions
Recipients must 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; Engineering; Science
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How to apply
You must submit the FEIT Student Financial Assessment form and an application and include a personal statement addressing the theoretical and practical application of your research and its contribution to the field and the proposed use and impact of the scholarship funding.
When will I know the outcome?
You can expect an outcome of your application approximately eight weeks after the closing date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
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