The Samuel and June Hordern Scholarship in Rural and Regional Economics

The Samuel and June Hordern Scholarship in Rural and Regional Economics was established in honour of Samuel and June Hordern, prominent Australian pastoralists. The scholarship is open to students whose research is informed by rural and regional economics and who have been accepted into the either the Honours in Economics or the Master of Economics / Master of Commerce (Economics) programs.

Applications open

8 Mar 2024

Applications closed

21 Apr 2024

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Bi-annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $15,000

Applicable study areas

Commerce, economics and management

Number of scholarships awarded

2

  • Diego Machillanda Flechas
    "This scholarship inspired me to expand the scope of my research and fully dedicate myself to it. I initially planned to explore gender differences in job-to-job movements for Australian workers, but the scholarship motivated me to also consider geographical differences between regional and metropolitan communities. I am grateful, as this encouraged me to explore a potential source of inequality that is sometimes overlooked. The generosity of the scholarship also allowed me to dedicate more time to my thesis and to the quality of my research. I was able to take extra time off work to learn how to use an empirical technique that had not been used previously in studies of the topic. The technique allowed me to identify the effect of several personal characteristics on job-to-job movements for the average Australian, making a genuine contribution to the literature on Australian job mobility."
    - Diego Machillanda Flechas
  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be enrolled in the Honours in Economics program (either through the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Arts) or be enrolled in the Master of Economics or Master of Commerce (Economics) programs
    • be pursuing research informed by rural and regional economics

    Selection criteria

    A selection panel comprising the Dean (or nominee), the Head of Department of Economics (or nominee), and the donor (or nominee) will decide upon the recipient based on the quality of the proposed topic and its relationship to rural and regional economics, as well as the student’s academic record of study in the field of economics and all other subjects.

  • Application process

    Applicants will need to provide the following:

    • A cover letter (one page) which describes how your area of research will be related to Rural and Regional Economics.
    • A current resume
    • A copy of your current Statement of Results (available from the Student Portal)

    Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

  • When will I know the outcome?

    The successful applicant(s) will be notified by email.

What are the benefits?

The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per annum for the duration of the Honours in Economics (one year) or, for the Master of Economics/Master of Commerce (Economics), for the second year of study when the research project is conducted. It will be paid in two equal instalments, in May and October.

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