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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$8,000 per annum
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Gowrie Bursary derives from a fund that was set up in 1943 to maintain research scholarships in perpetual memory of those Australian men and women who gave their lives for their country in the Second World War.
The bursary is targeted at those who are serving or have served in the Australian Defence Forces and their lineal descendants, particularly those for whom its relatively small monetary value will make a real difference.
Benefits
The bursary is currently valued at up to $8,000 per annum.
The duration of the award will be one year in the first instance. Successful applicants are required to re-apply if they are seeking funding for a second year, and to include a progress report from their research project supervisor.
Eligibility
The Award is available each year to Australian citizens who:
- are past or present members of the Australian Defence Force (whether permanent or Reserve) or are lineal descendants of such members (see Section 18. Definitions); and
- are able to demonstrate financial hardship; and
- have completed a Bachelor Degree with Honours (AQF1 Level 8) or equivalent (AQF Level 9 Extended) and have graduated from a university or recognised tertiary institution in Australia or overseas; and
- have applied for, been accepted into, or are a continuing student in a Higher Degree Research program at any Australian or international university.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
Australian
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
02 Mar 2027
Your completed online application will include the following items:
Copy of your passport or other proof of citizenship.
Official, or certified copies of your, academic transcripts.
Statutory Declaration certifying your relationship to any Australian Defence Forces member through whom you are claiming eligibility.
Certified copy of their service records, or other supporting evidence.
Description of proposed research program and progress in securing a place (with supporting documentation as appropriate).
Statutory Declaration certifying financial hardship circumstances, with supporting documents.
Personal Referee Report
Applicant’s Personal Statement.