Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
29 Nov 2025
Applications close
31 Jan 2026
Benefit amount
$3,000 - $9,000
Eligible study level
Honours, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Norma Hilda Schuster (nee Swift) Scholarship was established with a gift from William Alan Schuster and is offered to talented students and graduate researchers who are undertaking research in the field of Biochemistry.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of between $3000 and $9000 (depending on the annual income from the gift).
Amount:
$3,000 - $9,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Honours, Master of Science, Master of Philosophy – Science, Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry), or Doctor of Philosophy – Science (or their successors) and
- If enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy – Science, have met the requirements for confirmation of your degree
- Be undertaking research in the field of Biochemistry.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) or graduate researcher(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application. In the interest of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received from the University by applicants are considered.
Conditions
Recipients 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:
Honours, 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 an application and include:
- Personal statement addressing the alignment of your research to the field of Biochemistry
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of support from your supervisor.
Status:
Not open yet
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