Bursaries

The bursaries are one way in which the Royal Society of Tasmania achieves the aim of advancing knowledge at the same time as supporting the youth of Tasmania.

Bursaries have, in the past, been offered in the fields of science, mathematics and engineering. In 2019 the bursary program was broadened to also support students selected through a competitive process for international events in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

The Royal Society offers 3 categories of bursaries for Tasmanian secondary/senior secondary students who have been selected to attend an event through a competitive process.

Type 1:  ANZAAS (Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science) Bursary

To provide assistance to students towards the ex-travel amount for attendance at ANZAAS, and to provide support for students interested in being engaged in other Science activities.  Click here to visit the ANZAAS website.

Type 2:  Dr Peter Smith Bursary

To be applied towards providing travel assistance for Tasmanian Senior Secondary Science students selected to represent Australia in International Science and Mathematics competitions at the highest level, such as Olympiads.

Type 3: Royal Society of Tasmania Bursary

For Tasmanian secondary/senior secondary students who have been selected to represent Australia at an international or national event in science, mathematics, engineering, the arts, humanities or social sciences.  The scheme was initiated by the late Dr Peter Smith in the early part of 2000.

Students should use the online application form below to send a written application including:

• Name and contact details of the applicant, the name of the school attended by the applicant and the name of the event

• A brief description of the summer school or event they have been selected to attend, including location, dates and costs

• A copy of the recommendation from the Australian selectors for the event or activity they were chosen to attend

• A concise statement (<200 words), written by the student, about their goals and aspirations and a short CV (maximum 2 pages)

• A signed statement endorsing the application by a senior staff member of their school, including their contact details (email and phone).
• A report to be provided, in a timely manner, to the RST about the applicant’s experience after the event they received funding for has concluded. Permission to be granted for this report to be used in RST publications, or for advertising purposes. This report may be edited by the RST if required.

• Note: The student may be contacted for interview or to provide information.

There is no closing date for applications, as applications are considered on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Please complete this online form and upload the required documents to submit your bursary application.