The Amy Gaye Cowper Tennent Memorial Scholarship
The Amy Gaye Cowper Tennent Memorial Scholarship is open to graduates of the University of Melbourne who are pursuing postgraduate studies in English Literature in the Department of English. Consideration will also be given to applicants who wish to pursue their studies at an overseas university or other tertiary institution. The Scholarship is available initially for one year. The Council of the University has the discretion to recommend the extension of the Scholarship for a further period. The scholarship may be held concurrently with any other award.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to students who meet ALL of the following criteria:
- University of Melbourne graduates pursuing Postgraduate studies in English Literature in the School of Culture and Communication.
- Open to local and international students enrolled at the University of Melbourne.
Applicants can only apply online for this scholarship.
You must supply the following documents to support your application and can upload these into the electronic application form:
- Scholarship Budget Form
- Current Academic Record
- Two (2) academic references
- Evidence of financial need and resources available. Applicant's financial need will be considered, i.e. access to other financial sources (APA, GRATS, MATS/PORES, Department)
- Any other information to support application that may assist the committee in making its decision
Please ensure you have the above information available before you commence your online application.
Applications must be submitted by closing date.
The judges' decision will be final and the University reserves the right not to award the prize in the event it is considered that no work of sufficient merit has been submitted. Winning applicants please note the University of Melbourne reserves the right to publish the name of the winning applicant on its websites and other University of Melbourne publications.
Closing date:
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Prize value:
$7,000
University Trust Record:

Download:
- Scholarship Budget Form
(95kb Word doc) - Request for Academic Transcript
- Guide for Referees Report (25kb pdf)
- Guide for Certifying Documents (25kb pdf)
- Guide for Scholarship Reports (80kb pdf)