Eugenie La Gerche Scholarship

This scholarship, worth approximately $9000, supports honours or graduate Art History students experiencing financial hardship. The scholarship will normally be used to support a research project or comparable activity.

Applications open

4 Jan 2021

Last day for applications

7 Mar 2021
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Last day for applications

This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $9,000

Applicable study areas

Historical, philosophical, political and social studies

Number of scholarships awarded

At least 1

  • "I am excited to be able to present my research to my peers at this crucial stage in my academic career. Without the support of The Eugenie La Gerche Scholarship, I would not have the opportunity to travel to present at international conferences and develop my networks"
    - Aneta Trajkoski
  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

    • be a fourth year honours or graduate Art History student (postgraduate diploma, Master of Arts coursework and research higher degree) demonstrating potential. Master of Art Curatorship students are encouraged to apply.

    Recipients are required to:

    • accept online within 21 days
    • submit a final report

    The scholarship will normally be used to support a research project or comparable activity.

    Selection criteria

    Special consideration will be given to students experiencing financial hardship.

  • Application process

    Eligible applicants must complete:

    • the University of Melbourne Financial Aid Assessment and attach evidence of submission to your application for this scholarship. If you have previously completed a financial aid application this will appear when you log in. You must update your details and resubmit the application.
    • the online application form, which requires a 300-500 word statement outlining how the scholarship would impact your life and assist with your studies.

    Applicants must attach:

    • a current curriculum vitae.
    • a current statement of results.

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  • When will I know the outcome?

    Applicants will be advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks after the closing date.

  • About the donor

    Eugenie La Gerche

    Eugenie La Gerche graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Melbourne in the 1930s and subsequently edited Farrago. Eugenie later took up watercolour painting, exhibiting in the Atheneum Gallery in 1957. Eugenie was also a benefactor to the Faculty of Science and, with her husband, founded the Hugh and Eugenie Johnston Scholarship for medical students.

What are the benefits?

Approximately $9,000

Several awards may be offered from this amount.

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