Overview
Title
Flinders University Palaeontology Scholarship
College
Opening date
19-06-2023
Closing date
09-08-2023
Scholarship value
$2,000
Scholarship duration
1 year
Payment term
Equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
Enrolment status
Commencing
Student type
Regional, rural or remote, Domestic Students
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Selection basis
Academic merit
Description
The scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to a student from a rural or regional area who is commencing the Bachelor of Science (Palaeontology). One scholarship will be available per year, subject to funding.
In 2018, in celebration of the 30-year anniversary of palaeontology at Flinders University, the student run Flinders University Palaeontology Society undertook fundraising activities to establish the Flinders University Palaeontology Scholarship.
Benefits
Each scholarship will have a value of $2,000 paid in equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
Eligibility
Applicants for the scholarship must:
- normally be enrolled full-time at Flinders University; and
- be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder; and
- be commencing the Bachelor of Science (Palaeontology); and
- have a permanent home address in regional or rural Australia as defined by the Australian Geographic Standards Classification (AGSC).
Scholarships are available to part-time students in exceptional circumstances, which includes (but is not limited to) disability, illness or carer responsibilities. Part-time scholarships will be paid-pro rata.
Selection Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
- academic merit
- demonstrated interest in palaeontology
- geographical location
Scholarship selection will be made by a panel in the College of Science and Engineering.
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