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Gowrie Bursary

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.

Important dates

Opens: 5-12-2025 Closes: 2-03-2026

Applies to

Domestic Postgraduate Research

At a glance

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 guidelines

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.

Terms and Conditions

Please refer to the Condition of Award located under the Reference documents section.

How to apply

The application process can be found on thee Gowrie Bursary web page.

Further information

Enquiries can be directed to: philanthropic.scholarships@anu.edu.au.

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