Joyce and George Vaughan Bequest Scholarship at James Cook University

If all the below statements describe you and your current situation, you can apply for this scholarship:

  • I am an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent visa holder;
  • I am enrolled in a Masters or Doctorate level research course; and
  • I am conducting research in the area of marine biology.
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James Cook University Information

James Cook University Grants

Joyce and George Vaughan Bequest Scholarship at James Cook University Founded in 1970, James Cook University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Townsville (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore, Mackay, Beijing, Thursday Island, Mt Isa and Fiji. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, James Cook University (JCU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. James Cook University (JCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 49 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

If all the below statements describe you and your current situation, you can apply for this scholarship:

  • I am an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent visa holder;
  • I am enrolled in a Masters or Doctorate level research course; and
  • I am conducting research in the area of marine biology.
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Offered Benefits

If you are a successful applicant of this scholarship, you will receive $8,000 per year paid in two equal installments in Study Period 1 and Study Period 2 each year. The maximum period of tenure of a scholarship is 2 years.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted on the official form no later than the date set by the Selection Committee for the year in which the award is to be made.

Applicants must attach to the official form:

  • A certified copy of their academic record from any other academic institution;
  • no more than three references attesting to the applicant's good character and/or suitability to receive the scholarship;
  • their curriculum vitae; and
    any other supporting documentation that would assist the Selection Committee in developing an opinion as to the merit of the application, ie an Aboriginality form signed by a recognized organization under its common seal.

Applications submitted without the relevant documentation will not be considered.

The applicant authorizes the Selection Committee to make such inquiries as to the applicant's good character and suitability to receive the scholarship, which includes authorization for the Selection Committee to examine the applicant's academic record and seek opinions from relevant members of the academic staff of this University or any other academic institution.

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