Scholarship

Stanley Sinclair Bequest Scholarship

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$2,500 - A$5,000

Deadline

May 12, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This scholarship was established in 2020 to assist postgraduate students studying English to develop their skills in poetry and/or academic writing about poetry. The scholarship is funded by a bequest made by Stanley Sinclair in 1992. Recipients enrolled full-time will receive $5,000 per annum for up to one year, while part-time recipients will receive $2,500 per annum for up to two years. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, recent work demonstrating ability in poetry composition or academic writing about poetry, and a personal statement showing commitment to developing skills in these areas.

Duration 12 - 25 mo

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

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Review process

Selection committee consisting of the Chair of English and Writing and at least one other academic from English and Writing reviews applications based on academic merit, portfolio of work, and personal statement.

Restrictions

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