Scholarship

Suzanne and Geoffrey Dawson Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

1 Feb 2025

Applications close

1 Apr 2025

Benefit amount

Up to $6,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

The scholarship is awarded to a high-achieving student enrolled in the Professional Learning Capstone as part of a Master of Teaching, and pursuing research in the field of education, the outcome of which is likely to enhance the advancement of social justice in educational settings and provide equality of access to improved facilitation of learning, in identified communities.

Benefits

This scholarship provides a one-off payment of up to $6,000, paid as a lump sum after census date.

Amount:

Up to $6,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be enrolled in a Professional Learning Capstone subject as part of a Master of Teaching program
  • Be pursuing research in the field of education through the Professional Learning Capstone, the outcome of which is likely to enhance the advancement of social justice in educational settings and provide equality of access to improved facilitation of learning, in identified communities.

Selection criteria

Eligible applicants will be assessed on the merit of their application and previous academic results in the Master of Teaching

Preference may be given to those studying the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) and/or research projects focused on Indigenous education or assisting communities experiencing disadvantage.

Study level:

Graduate coursework

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Education

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Application

How to apply

  • Complete an application form online. A link to the form will be available from this site when the scholarship opens.
  • Applications are ranked by the selection committee which consists of three academics.

As part of your application you will need to :

  • describe your research project
  • explain how your proposed research looks to enhance the advancement of social justice in educational settings and provide equality of access to improved facilitation of learning in identified communities
  • outline your motivation for your chosen research proposal
  • Identify whether your project focuses on Indigenous education or assisting communities experiencing disadvantage
  • Provide any plans you have to continue with research past the completion of your Master of Teaching

If you have any questions, please submit an enquiry.

When will I know the outcome?

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by early May at the latest.

Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

Applications open:

1 Feb 2025

Applications close:

1 Apr 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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