Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $1,300
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Margaret Catto Scholarship was established with a gift from Annie Pemberton and is awarded to graduate researchers who are undertaking research in Zoology and are experiencing financial difficulties.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $1300 (depending on the annual gift income).
Amount:
Up to $1,300
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy - Science in Zoology in the year for which the scholarship is awarded.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their financial assessment score and the alignment of their research with the field of Zoology.
In the interest of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received from the University by candidates are considered.
Conditions
Recipients must agree to give permission for the University to provide their name and course details to the donor of their scholarship and to 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:
Science
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You must submit the Student Financial Assessment form and an application.
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Not open yet
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