Scholarship

Helen R Freeman Scholarship in Physics

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Open for automatic consideration

Benefit amount

Up to $30,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic students

Eligible study stage

Future study

Benefit duration

One or more years

Summary

The Helen R Freeman Scholarship in Physics was established with a gift from Helen Freeman and is offered to high-achieving domestic students who are enrolling in the Master of Science (Physics) and who identify as women. Preference is given to students who intend to undertake studies in the field of Astrophysics.

Benefits

The scholarship provides a living allowance of $15,000 per year for two years, paid in equal instalments of $7500 in April and September.

Amount:

Up to $30,000

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

2

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered, you must:

  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
  • Identify as a woman (cis-gender or trans women)
  • Have met entry requirements and be enrolling in the Master of Science (Physics) (or its
    successor)

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on highest weighted average mark across the Physics major or the Mathematical Physics major in the Bachelor of Science (or equivalent). Preference will be given to students undertaking studies in the field of Astrophysics. Other scholarships and prizes received by the students are taken into consideration.

Conditions

This scholarship is subject to the University Coursework Scholarships Terms and Conditions and cannot be deferred. In addition, students must:

  • Maintain enrolment in their course with an academic status of good standing
  • 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 coursework

Student type:

Domestic students

Study stage type:

Future study

Study area:

Science

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Application

How to apply

You are automatically considered if you have applied for admission for commencement in the award year.

Status:

Open for automatic consideration

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