A S Nivison Memorial Scholarship

School of Enviromental and Rural Science

Background

This postgraduate Scholarship has been generously endowed by the Nivison family, which has long established pastoral ties with New England and named in memory of Alex Stratford (Poss) Nivison (1894-1965), grazier and sheep breeder. Poss Nivison’s work in improving the pastures and carrying capacity of his property was copied by others and the productivity of the New England region doubled and trebled as others followed his example and methods.

Details 

The scholarship is valued between $5,000.00 and up to $10,000.00 per annum, paid in two instalments, and is available for up to two years for masters by research and three years for a doctoral degree.

Eligibility and Assessment Criteria

The applicant must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident as defined by the Commonwealth.

Applicants can be new or continuing and can be either on campus/online/off campus and either full-time or part-time.

Candidates must be commencing studies or enrolled in one of the following degrees:

  • Master of Science
  • Master of Scientific Studies
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy

With a preferred research area that includes:

  • Pasture Improvement
  • Animal husbandry
  • Farm management
  • Wool research or promotion
  • Water conservation
  • Environmental protection

Selection Criteria

Students applications will be assessed and the successful recipient will be selected based on in order of academic merit, and then statement of case.

  • Importance of the applicant’s study to rural industry and how it will benefit rural Australia
  • A statement outlining how an A S Nivison Memorial Scholarship would assist/support the applicant’s studies at UNE

How To Apply

Candidates must complete the HDR Scholarship Application form and submit to the UNE Graduate Research School along with the following.

  • Outlined selection criteria (approximate 500 words for each criteria)
  • A statement of support from their Principal Supervisor

Only complete applications will be processed, so please ensure that you have submitted all required documentation with your application. UNE Graduate Research School will notify you via email when your application has been processed.

For any further information please get in contact the UNE Graduate Research School.

Scholarship ID: A22.06