Marcia Nicholl Research Top-up Scholarship

The Marcia Nicholl Research Top Up Scholarship honours the memory of Marcia Nicholl, who graduated from the University of South Australia in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Studies). This perpetual scholarship is designed to empower female students to undertake a Doctorate by Research or Masters by Research, by providing financial support throughout the program for the maximum period of up to three years full-time, or where necessary, six years part-time.

Eligibility

The Top Up Scholarship is available to female students who are: - Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Australia or international students. - Commencing as PhD or Masters by Research student. - Identify with one or more of the following: - a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait heritage - a person with refugee status - a person with a recognised disability Applicants are required to hold a Research Training Program Domestic Stipend (RTPDSTIP) or a University of South Australia Postgraduate Award (USAPA). Eligible international students are required to hold a Research Training Program International Stipend (RTPISTIP), a University President's Scholarship (UPS), or an International Research Tuition Scholarship, and be able to study full-time. Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing: - academic achievements - reasons for studying their current program - positive involvement with the community - ability and willingness to act as an ambassador for UniSA, e.g. participate in occasional activities such as filming/interviews to document the research journey and impact of the scholarship Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a reference from their principal supervisor and attend a selection panel interview. Preference will be given to a full-time students who can demonstrate academic achievement and/or positive involvement with the community.