Prue Torney Memorial Prize

This scholarship supports travel to Asia for historical research studies. It is open to female-identifying graduate research students enrolled in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies.

Applications open

3 Jun 2024

Last day for applications

22 Jul 2024
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Last day for applications

This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $2,500

Applicable study areas

Historical, philosophical, political and social studies

Number of scholarships awarded

1

  • Niro Kandasamy
    "The Prue Torney Memorial Prize allowed me to undertake a research in Sri Lanka. The trip has strengthened my understanding of my research topic and has given me new historical insights into an understudied minority group in Asia and Australia."
    - Niro Kandasamy
  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be female-identifying;
    • be a graduate research student  in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies; and,
    • be intending to travel to Asia to further historical research studies.

    Selection criteria

    The scholarship will be offered to a student who demonstrates:

    • the relevance of the overseas travel to their studies;
    • the quality and feasibility of the proposed program of study in Asia;
    • academic merit; and,
    • the skills, experience and aptitude required to carry out the proposed project as evidenced by the application.
  • Application process

    Eligible applicants must complete the online application form including:

    • details of the proposed program of study or research in Asia;
    • a scholarship proposal clearly indicating your field of research;
    • at least one academic letter of reference;
    • current academic record or transcript; and,
    • any other information to support the application that may assist the committee in making its decision.

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  • When will I know the outcome?

    Applicants will be advised of the outcome via email within 8-10 weeks of the closing date.

  • About the donor

    Professor Susan Magarey AM

    Professor Susan Magarey AM, FASSA established a postgraduate travelling scholarship in Asian Studies, in the name of the late Prue Torney who was a staff member in the School of Historical Studies before her death on 28 April 2006.

What are the benefits?

Up to $2,500.

Recipients are required to:

  • accept award online within 21 days;
  • provide relevant travel documents; and,
  • submit a final report within two months of returning from travel.

ENQUIRIES

artsawards-info@unimelb.edu.au

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.