Flinders University 2022 Graduate Women SA Centenary Scholarship

For women who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, enrolled in a postgraduate doctoral level degree (PhD or professional doctorate) at a South Australian university.

This scholarship is not intended to fund basic research costs that should be met by your University, unless unforeseen costs are incurred (please explain if this is the case). The scholarship is intended to help students in a critical phase leading to completion of their studies. The Scholarship must be used within twelve months of the date of the award. 

Until 2009 funds for these scholarships were raised annually by the Academic Hoods and Gowns Hiring Service run on a voluntary basis by the then trustees, members of AFUW-SA Inc. (later GWSA Inc.) and friends. Funds are now sourced from investments, bequests and donations.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Graduate Women SA Centenary Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Graduate Women SA Centenary Scholarship
• Requirements for Graduate Women SA Centenary Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Graduate Women SA Centenary Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Graduate Women SA Centenary Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Graduate Women SA Centenary Scholarship

The amount of each scholarship will not exceed $5,000 but may be less depending on requirements of the successful applicant/s and if more than one scholarship is offered based on applicant rankings and funds available. No one will be awarded more than one scholarship in any one year. In exceptional circumstances the trustees of the AFUW-SA Inc. Trust Fund reserve the right not to award a scholarship. NB. A student may apply for all the scholarships for which they are eligible.

Requirements for Graduate Women SA Centenary Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible, applicants:

• Women students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents;
• Must be studying at a South Australian University for a postgraduate award which is classified at doctoral level. This includes PhD study by research and professional doctorates (research and/or coursework);
• Must have completed at least 18 months of PhD or professional doctorate study;
• Must not be in full time paid employment or on fully paid leave during the tenure of the Scholarship;
• Must not have received a scholarship or award in the same category in 2021.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Graduate Women SA Centenary Scholarship

Selection of winners is based primarily on academic merit, but also on the importance of the purpose for which the scholarship will be used to the progress or completion of the degree, on financial need and referees’ reports as well as community activities and other interests.

Items which must accompany applications:

• Certified Academic records
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence for proposed expenses (quotes)
• Evidence of enrolment
• For overseas citizens, proof of permanent  residency status

Application Deadline

How to Apply

From early January application forms for the 2022 scholarships may be obtained from: The AFUW-SA Inc Trust Fund website. 

Completed applications must be emailed by the specified deadline to: [email protected] and marked: APPLICATION with the Scholarship Title in the subject line. 

Scholarship information

Application Form

[email protected]

For more details, visit Flinders University website.