Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
6 Jul 2026
Applications close
31 Aug 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $4,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Prue Torney Memorial Prize is offered to female-identifying graduate research students enrolled in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies undertaking travel to Asia for the purpose of their research.
About the donor
Professor Susan Magarey AM, FASSA established a postgraduate travelling scholarship in Asian Studies, in the name of the late Prue Torney who was a staff member in the School of Historical Studies before her death on 28 April 2006.
Benefits
This prize provides a one-off payment of up to $4,000.
Amount:
Up to $4,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this prize, you must:
- Be female-identifying
- Be enrolled in a graduate research degree in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies
- Be planning to undertake travel to Asia
Selection criteria
The prize will be offered to the student(s) who demonstrates:
- The relevance of overseas travel to Asia to their intended research
- The quality and feasibility of the proposed program of research in Asia
- Academic merit; and
- The skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed project as evidenced by the application
Conditions
Students must:
- Accept award online within 21 days
- Submit the relevant travel documents
- Submit a final report within two months of returning from travel
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Arts, humanities and social sciences
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You must submit an online application and include:
- Details of your proposed program of research overseas
- A summary of your proposed program of research in Asia
- A 300-500 word statement outlining how the scholarship would positively impact your life and assist with your research, and how pursuing research overseas in Asia is important to your academic work
- An indicative budget
- At least one academic reference
- A current statement of results
- Any other information to support the application that may assist the committee in making its decision
For further queries contact: Faculty of Arts - Scholarships and Prizes
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants are advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks.
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