Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Benefit amount
Up to $10,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The James O’Connor Scholarship was established with a gift from James E O’Connor and is awarded to students who are enrolled in a degree in the Faculty of Science and are experiencing immediate financial disadvantage.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of $10,000.
Amount:
Up to $10,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in a degree within the Faculty of Science in the awarding year
- Have one surviving parent.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest based on their financial assessment score.
In the interest of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received from the University by candidates are considered.
Conditions
This scholarship cannot be deferred. In addition, recipients must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation and a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Science
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How to apply
You must submit the Student Financial Assessment Form and an application including a statutory declaration or equivalent documentation confirming you have only one surviving parent.
Status:
Not open yet
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