Graduate Women SA Trust Masters Scholarship
Overview
Title
Graduate Women SA Trust Masters Scholarship
College
Opening date
12-01-2026
Closing date
31-03-2026
Scholarship value
$3,000.00
Scholarship duration
Payment term
Student type
Women, Domestic students
Level of Study
Postgrad Coursework, Higher Degrees Research
Selection basis
Academic merit, Financial need
Description
Until 2009 funds for these scholarships were raised annually by the Academic Hoods and Gowns Hiring Service run on a voluntary basis by the then trustees, members of The AFUW-SA Inc. (later GWSA Inc.) and friends. Funds are now sourced from income earned on that legacy of capital and subsequent investments, bequests and donations.
For women, who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, enrolled in a postgraduate Masters degree (by research or including a thesis) at a South Australian university.
Benefits
The amount of each scholarship will not exceed $3,000 but may be less depending on requirements of the successful applicant/s, if more than one scholarship is offered based on applicant rankings and funds available. No one will be awarded more than one scholarship in any one year. In exceptional circumstances the trustees of the Graduate Women SA Trust Inc Fund reserve the right not to award a scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be studying for a postgraduate award which is classified at Masters Degree level. This must be by research or include a thesis component; and
- have completed at least six months full time equivalent of their masters program; and
- have a good undergraduate academic record; and
- not be in full time paid employment or on fully paid leave during the tenure of the Scholarship; and
- not have received a scholarship or award in the same category (previously named the AFUW-SA Diamond Jubilee Scholarship) in 2025; and
- and be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
There is no restriction on field of study. The scholarship may be held concurrently with awards offered by organisations other than the AFUW-SA Inc. Trust Fund.
Application information
Your application must be emailed (including attachments) to: bursaries@gwsa-trust.com.au by close of business 31st March 2026.
Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
Applications remain the property of the trustees of the Graduate Women SA Trust Fund.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all necessary documentation, including references, are received prior to the closing dates.
The only exception to this is official documentation not available by the closing date, such as evidence of enrolment at an institution. Please list such items in a covering email accompanying your application and forward them no later than three weeks after the closing date for applications.
The Trust Fund Trustees and scholarship selection committee members are all volunteers. Assistance for applicants will be made available where possible by responding to written requests for advice sent to: info@gwsa-trust.com.au This will not include details concerning receipt of necessary documentation or status of applications. Winners will be notified by email and results posted on the Trust website after 30th June. If you have queries please allow sufficient time for a reply, or consult the FAQ page.
