Bursary

Yvonne Aitken Bursary

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

26 Jan 2026

Applications close

8 Mar 2026

Benefit amount

Up to $2,000

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This scholarship is offred to students who are enrolled in a graduate coursework or graduate research degree with the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES).

Benefits

A one-off payment of up to $2,000.

Amount:

Up to $2,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this bursary, you must:

  • Be enrolled in a graduate coursework or graduate research program in the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences (SAFES),

To be considered for this bursary, you must:

Selection criteria

Eligible candidates will be ranked based on:

  • Academic merit,
  • Financial need.

Study level:

Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Science

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Application

How to apply

Complete the Student Financial Assessment Form and submit the scholarship application form online by the due date

When will I know the outcome?

  • Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
  • Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
  • Future Rounds - TBC
Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

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