Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $4,200
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Sophie Ducker Postgraduate Scholarship was established with a gift from friends and associates of Dr Sophie Charlotte Ducker and is offered to students who are enrolling or are enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Botany and undertaking research in Australian flora.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of $4200.
Amount:
Up to $4,200
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, students must:
- Be enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in the discipline of Botany within the School of BioSciences
- Undertaking research in the field of Australian flora
- Not have received the Sophie Ducker Postgraduate Scholarship for a second year.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their personal statement.
Conditions
Students 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:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Science
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- Details of your research project
- A personal statement addressing your reasons for applying for the scholarship and how the funding will benefit your research.
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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