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Professor S T Leong Memorial Scholarship

The Professor S T Leong Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Sow-Theng Leong, Professor of Asian Studies at Murdoch University from 1985 to 1987, and aims to promote academic excellence in the study of Asian languages and cultures. Professor Leong was born in 1939 in Malaysia and received his university education at Brandeis and Harvard Universities. He held teaching and research posts at the University of Malaysia, the International Christian University in Tokyo, Australian National University and Melbourne University before taking up his post at Murdoch.

The scholarship is intended to help finance study in South East Asia, China or Japan. Study in the region may include language study or research at honours or postgraduate level.

Eligibility

Students enrolled in the (B1063) Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies) or (B1152) Bachelor of Asian Studies (Specialist) at either undergraduate or Honours level, or a related postgraduate degree, are invited to apply.

How to apply

This scholarship has been awarded for 2009

For further information please contact the Scholarships Office: cls@murdoch.edu.au