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Myrtle AB Lamb Honours Scholarship

Originally established in 1993, the Myrtle AB Lamb Honours Scholarship aims to assist the recipient to undertake a full-time Honours project researching any aspect of the conservation of Western Australian native flora and fauna.

The Scholarship is open to application by students within the Faculty of Sustainability, Environmental and Life Sciences, and the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences.

Scholarship Value

In 2010 the scholarship will be valued at $4,500. The Scholarship will be paid in two $2,000 instalments following the census dates of Semesters 1 and 2, with a final payment of $500 on the submission of the thesis.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for the Myrtle AB Lamb Honours Scholarship, students must:

• Be eligible to enrol full-time in an Honours course within the Faculty of Sustainability, Environmental and Life Sciences, or the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, at Murdoch University; AND
• Have a record of high achievement in previous study and/or in professional work, AND
• Be intending to conduct research into any aspect of the conservation of Western Australian native flora and fauna, AND
• Provide a summary of intended Honours project, AND
• Provide written reference(s) from one and no more than two persons qualified to comment on the applicant's academic history, and/or past or current employer; AND
• Provide a personal statement of no more than one A4 page demonstrating why the applicant should be the successful candidate, including how the scholarship will enable the achievement of personal goals, academic success and planned career pathway; AND
• Be an Australian Citizen.

Selection Criteria

Each of the following will be taken into consideration in the selection of the successful applicant:

• History of academic achievement;
• The proposed research project;
• Satisfactory reference(s) from appropriate referee(s);
• Financial need may be taken into consideration.

Ongoing requirements

• Any publications resulting from the research project for which the grant is made shall acknowledge its assistance.

How to apply

Download an application form here

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

Further information about applying for an Honours course, and application forms, can be found here.

http://www.murdoch.edu.au/fsa/honours/

Applications close 4:30pm Friday 27 November 2009