Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
29 May 2026
Applications close
28 Jul 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $10,100
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The George Lansell Memorial Scholarship was established with a gift from Edith Lansell and is offered to students who are enrolled in a graduate research degree in a field related to mining.
About the donor
Established through funds donated in 1907 by Mrs Edith Lansell in commemoration of her late husband, George Lansell.
George migrated to Australia from England in 1853 and established a candle and soap manufacturing business before becoming a mining entrepreneur, where he was largely responsible for introducing the diamond drill to quartz mining in Australia. George was famous in the Victorian town of Bendigo for his tireless efforts to maintain the mining industry and for creating a fund to support the widows and children of men who lost their lives in the Bendigo mines.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $10,100 (depending on the annual income from the gift).
Amount:
Up to $10,100
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in a graduate research degree in a field related to mining
- Have met the requirements for confirmation of your candidature.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application.
Conditions
Students 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:
Engineering; Science
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- A personal statement addressing the academic outputs achieved during your candidature, the activities the funds would contribute to, and the impact they will have on research outcomes.
- An itemised budget.
When will I know the outcome?
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately eight weeks after the application close date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
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