Johnstone Family Scholarship

The Johnstone Family Scholarship is offered by the Mathematical Sciences Institute at the Australian National University to support undergraduate students pursuing studies in mathematics or statistics. The scholarship provides $5,000 per annum for up to three years and may include an Honours year at the discretion of the Selection Committee. Funding for this award has been provided by Professor Iain Johnstone as a tribute to his parents. The scholarship is available to continuing ANU students who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree in mathematics and/or statistics, including the Bachelor of Mathematical Science, the Bachelor of Statistics, or a Bachelor of Science with a significant mathematical and/or statistical component. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 units and a maximum of 96 units of their degree course and demonstrate a history of excellent academic performance. The selection committee considers multiple factors including academic merit, ATAR scores, participation in mathematics competitions, awards, and equity and access considerations such as financial need, disability, Indigenous status, and regional and rural backgrounds. Preference may be given to applicants enrolled in the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences with a research interest in statistics. The scholarship is paid in equal installments at the beginning of each semester. Please note: The scholarship is currently unavailable. The most recent application period was March 1-31, 2024.