Scholarship

Kerr Scholarship in History

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$8,300 - A$8,300

Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Kerr Scholarship in History provides support to students undertaking studies in History at the University of Sydney. This scholarship is specifically designed to assist students who are experiencing disadvantage or hardship while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies with a major in History. The scholarship has been generously donated by Dr Rosemary Kerr and aims to support students through their undergraduate studies by providing financial assistance for the duration of their eligible degree. Selection is based on academic merit, evidence of hardship and/or disadvantage, and a personal statement demonstrating commitment to studying history and how the scholarship will assist in their studies.

Duration 36 - 49 mo
Renewable (4yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Priority for
indigenous, lgbtq, disabled, low_income, rural, first_generation

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Review process

Selection committee consisting of the Chair of the Department of History and at least two academics from the Department of History evaluates applications based on academic merit, evidence of hardship/disadvantage, and personal statement.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • remain_in_field