Overview
James Fenton was a pioneer farmer in the north-west of Tasmania, the first private European settler west of the Mersey River and an instigator of farming in the region. This scholarship supports north-west students to reside at Jane College, one of the University of Tasmania's residential colleges.
Eligibility
- Available to a student who is commencing an undergraduate degree in any course in the first half of 2026 and who is relocating from the north-west of Tasmania to study at the Hobart campus.
On-going Eligibility
- Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester
Amount
$4,000 per year (paid towards accommodation fees at Jane College)
Duration
Up to three years
Opening Date
29 August 2025
Closing Date
01 December 2025
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Closed
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