Gowrie Bursary
Overview
Title
Gowrie Bursary
College
Not College specific
Opening date
05-12-2025
Closing date
02-03-2026
Scholarship value
Up to $8,000 per annum
Scholarship duration
1 year (possible extension upon re-application)
Payment term
Enrolment status
Commencing, Continuing
Student type
Domestic students
Level of Study
Higher Degrees Research
Selection basis
Academic merit, Financial need
Description
The Gowrie Bursary derives from a fund that was set up in 1943 to maintain research scholarships in perpetual memory of those Australian men and women who gave their lives for their country in the Second World War.
The bursary is targeted at those who are serving or have served in the Australian Defence Forces and their lineal descendants, particularly those for whom its relatively small monetary value will make a real difference.
Benefits
The bursary is currently valued at up to $8,000 per annum.
The duration of the award is up to one year in the first instance. Successful applicants are required to re-apply if they are seeking funding for a second year, and to include a progress report from their research project supervisor.
Eligibility
The Award is available each year to Australian citizens who:
- are past or present members of the Australian Defence Force (whether permanent or Reserve) or are lineal descendants of such members (see Section 18. Definitions); and
- are able to demonstrate financial hardship; and
- have completed a Bachelor Degree with Honours (AQF1 Level 8) or equivalent (AQF Level 9 Extended) and have graduated from a university or recognised tertiary institution in Australia or overseas; and
- have applied for, been accepted into, or are a continuing student in a Higher Degree Research program at any Australian or international university.
Application Information
Please apply via https://study.anu.edu.au/scholarships/find-scholarship/gowrie-bursary.
Your Completed Online Application Must Include:
- Proof of Citizenship: Copy of your passport or other official proof.
- Academic Records: Official or certified copies of your academic transcripts.
- Defence Force Eligibility: Statutory Declaration certifying your relationship to any Australian Defence Force member through whom you are claiming eligibility.
- Certified copy of their service record or other supporting evidence.
- Research Program Details: Description of your proposed research program and progress in securing a place (attach supporting documentation as appropriate).
- Financial Hardship Evidence: Statutory Declaration certifying financial hardship circumstances, with supporting documents.
- Personal Referee Report
- Applicant’s Personal Statement.
For current Gowrie Scholarship/Bursary holders applying for an additional year:
- Applicant's statement on academic performance and progress to date.
- Research supervisor's statement confirming progress and ongoing support.
If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarships Team Coordinator at philanthropic.scholarships@anu.edu.au. Once all referee reports have been received, I will inform you.
