Prize

John Hodgson Scholarship (Science)

Application is required. Check eligibility

Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

27 Jan 2025

Applications close

31 Mar 2025

Benefit amount

Up to $6,000

Eligible study level

Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The John Hodgson Scholarship was established with a gift from Iona Hodgson and is offered to students who are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy - Science.

Benefits

The scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $6000, depending  upon the income from the Trust each year.

Amount:

Up to $6,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in the second year of the Doctor of Philosophy  in the Faculty of Science.

In 2025, the award is open to students in the schools of BioSciences and MVS.

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the eligible student ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application.

Conditions

Students must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide 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:

Environment; Science

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Application

How to apply

You must submit an application and include a personal statement addressing the benefits of receiving the scholarship for your research, your CV with details about awards, distinctions and publications and a statement of support from the Head of Department.

When will I know the outcome?

  • Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
  • Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
  • Future Rounds - TBC
Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

Applications open:

27 Jan 2025

Applications close:

31 Mar 2025

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.

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