J Malcolm Gillies Honours Scholarship in Genetics

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Overview

Mrs Jane Gillies passed away in 1997 and provided a bequest to the University to endow scholarships, prizes and medals in Plant Science. This scholarship is part of this endowment and provides an award for an Honours student studying plant genetics.

Eligibility

  • Available to a student commencing Honours in the Discipline of Biological Sciences in Semester 1, 2027, in the area of plant genetics.
  • Candidates should also be aware that some University-wide scholarships are applicable for projects in biological sciences – this can be discussed with the Biological Sciences honours co-ordinator: elizabeth.wandrag@utas.edu.au

Students wishing to apply for this scholarship should apply for the Zoology and Plant Sciences Honours Scholarships

On-going Eligibility

  • Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester

Amount

$4,000

Duration

One year

Opening Date

28 August 2026

Closing Date

26 February 2027

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

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