Flinders University Postgraduate Women SA Trust Doctoral Scholarship 2024

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 income earned on that legacy of capital and subsequent investments, bequests and donations.

This scholarship is 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.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Postgraduate Women SA Trust Doctoral Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Postgraduate Women SA Trust Doctoral Scholarship
• Requirements for Postgraduate Women SA Trust Doctoral Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Postgraduate Women SA Trust Doctoral Scholarship
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

Postgraduate Women SA Trust Doctoral Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Postgraduate Women SA Trust Doctoral Scholarship

The amount of each scholarship will not exceed $6,000 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.

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.

Requirements for Postgraduate Women SA Trust Doctoral Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must:

• Be studying for a postgraduate award which is classified at doctoral level. This includes PhD study by research and professional doctorates (research &/or coursework); and
• Have completed at least 18 months of PhD or professional doctorate study; and
• Not be in full time paid employment or on fully paid leave during the tenure of the Scholarship; and
• Not have received a scholarship or award (previously named the AFUW-SA Inc Trust Centenary Scholarship) in the same category in 2023; and
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

There is no restriction on field of study. The scholarship may be held concurrently with awards offered by organisations other than the AFUW-SA Inc. Trust Fund.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Postgraduate Women SA Trust Doctoral Scholarship

Selection Criteria

Selection of winners is based on financial need, likely impact of the scholarship on progress, referees’ comments, the purpose for which the scholarship will be used, Academic profile and contribution to the academic and community life.

No one will be awarded more than one scholarship in any one year. In exceptional circumstances the trustees of the Graduate Women SA Trust Inc. reserve the right not to award a scholarship.

Documents Required for Application

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

*PDF attachments – please email items above as separate PDF attachments (where possible).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications remain the property of the trustees of the Graduate Women SA Trust Fund. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all necessary documentation, including references, are received prior to the closing dates.

Application Form

Completed applications must be emailed by the specified deadline to: [email protected] and marked: APPLICATION with the Scholarship Title in the subject line. Applications received after the due date will not be considered.

For more details, visit Flinders University website.