Scholarship

The Gabrielle Ewington Equity Scholarship in Southeast Asian Studies

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

A$8,500 - A$8,500

Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This scholarship provides financial support to students whose studies relate to Southeast Asia. It was established from a donation by Gabrielle Ewington to support students undertaking undergraduate studies (including honours) within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. The scholarship is specifically for students planning to enrol or currently enrolled in studies focusing on Southeast Asian studies, defined as any unit with substantial content relating to Southeast Asia in general, or specifically to Brunei, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Timor Leste, Thailand and Vietnam. Preference is given to applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are from low socio-economic areas, experiencing financial hardship, living with a disability, or from rural or regional areas. Recipients must maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark of 50 each semester to continue receiving the scholarship.

Duration 12 - 49 mo
Renewable (4yr)

Who Can Apply

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

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cover_letter

Review process

The scholarship will be awarded by a selection committee comprising the Chair of Asian Studies and two other academics from a relevant discipline based on academic merit, evidence of equity criteria, and a personal statement.

Restrictions

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