Royal Society of Tasmania

BURSARIES

for TASMANIAN STUDENTS 2019

 

 

The Royal Society of Tasmania is offering bursaries for Tasmanian secondary/senior secondary students who have been selected through a competitive process to represent Australia at an international event. The amount of each bursary may be up to $1000.

 

 

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What is the Royal Society of Tasmania?

The Society has been in active existence since 1843 and we have continued to achieve our aim of ‘advancing knowledge’ in a wide variety of ways. The bursaries are one way in which we support the youth of Tasmania.

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Who can apply?

In 2018 bursaries were offered in the fields of science, mathematics and engineering. In 2019 the bursary program is being broadened to also support students selected through a competitive process for international events in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

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What is the closing date?

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

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How to apply:

Students need to send a written application including:

· a brief descriptor of the international summer school or event they have been selected to attend, including dates and costs

· a copy of the recommendation from the Australian selection event or activity they were selected to attend

· a concise statement, written by the student, about their goals and aspirations and a short CV (max 2 pages)

· the endorsement of a senior staff member of their school.

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Note: As the student/staff member may be contacted for interview/further information please provide contact phone numbers.

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Youth ANZAAS 2019: Students accepted for Youth ANZAAS 2019 are also eligible to apply for financial support.

 

Send applications to: deborah.beswick@education.tas.gov.au

 

Dr Deborah Beswick
Chair, Bursaries Committee
The Royal Society of Tasmania

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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