The Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund
This fund has been established to assist lineal descendants of those members of the Australian Armed Services who served in a theatre of war during the 1939 - 1945 conflict.
This fund provides a stipend of $4000 per year over two years.
Scholarship value
The Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund carries an award of $4000 per year over two years. This scholarship is paid annually each year and must be used for the pursuit of successful applicant's degree.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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have applied for or enrolled full-time in a Higher Degree by Research at the University of Southern Queensland
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be a direct lineal descendant of a member of the Australian Armed Forces
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commence the degree by the date specified by the University of Southern Queensland.
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demonstrate outstanding research potential
Conditions
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Applications must be received by the closing date and in writing on the USQ application form provided. In addition, two academic referee's reports must be submitted
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the scholarship will be paid as per the wishes of the Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund
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proof of military service or being a direct lineal descendant of a member of the Australian Armed Forces must be attached
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scholarships are not transferable to other students in any circumstances
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the scholarship will be forfeited if the recipient cancels his or her enrolment in the program at the University of Southern Queensland
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scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, research capacity and relevance of proposed research to USQ's areas of research concentration
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projects involving human or animal experimentation, including social/psychological research, must conform to NH&MRC guidelines and ethical clearance will be required prior to commencement of any such project.
Submitting an application
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must complete an application form Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund 2010 (PDF 128KB) and two Academic Referee's reports must also be submitted. The original copy must be submitted to:
Office of Research and Higher Degrees
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba Queensland 4350
AUSTRALIA
A duplicate copy must be submitted to:
The Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund
3/32 Beaconsfield Road
Mosman New South Wales 2088
AUSTRALIA
Electronic or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Closing Date
Completed application forms and referee report forms must be forwarded to reach the Office of Research and Higher Degrees, USQ and the Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund not later than 5 .00pm on 30 October 2009.
Further information
Further information about this scholarship can be obtained from the Office of Research and Higher Degrees at lester.norris@usq.edu.au