Elizabeth Cookson Memorial Bursary
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James Cook University
Scholarship Details
Provider Name: James Cook University
Scholarship Name: Elizabeth Cookson Memorial Bursary
Description: The Elizabeth Cookson Memorial Bursary was established by The Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences. The bursary is offered by the Cookson family in memory of Mrs Elizabeth Cookson, a student at the Cairns campus who sadly passed away before completing her course. The family would like to see their mother remembered in a positive and proactive way that expresses her belief in the value of academic research supporting the Indigenous peoples of Australia.
Study Level: Bachelor Degree (Honours)
Study Fields: Humanities & Social Sciences, Language & Literature
Subjects: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander linguistics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies, Anthropology, History
Support Type: Equity Scholarship
Offer Frequency: Annual
Annual Amount: $500
Annual Comment: The scholarship is valued at $500, or an amount determined by the Selection Committee from time to time.
Length: 1 year(s)
Gender: Co-Ed
Eligibility: Applicants must: be Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Australian South Sea Islander students; be entering the honours year in the field of study of anthropology, history, Indigenous Australian studies or literature; and be examining an issue of relevance to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or South Sea Islander culture. Selection is based on academic merit or potential and character.
Target Group: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
Study Location: Australia - QLD: North Queensland
Closing Date: 15 March
Number Per Year: 1
Scholarship Website: http://www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships/specific/JCU_137445.html (opens in new window)
Scholarship Contact Details
Contact Department: Scholarships Office
Contact Phone: 61 7 47815528
Contact Email:
Contact Postal Address: James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4811 Australia
Provider Details
Provider Name: James Cook University
Provider Phone: 61 1800 246446
Provider Fax: 61 7 47816295
Provider Website: http://www.jcu.edu.au (opens in new window)
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