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The University of Western Australia is offering
Postgraduate Scholarships in Philosophy, under the
terms of the Symons Philosophy bequest. All students applying for
postgraduate places at UWA under the supervision of members of
the Discipline Group of Philosophy are eligible to apply.
These are supplementary scholarships to be held in conjunction
with an Australian Postgraduate Award, a University Postgraduate
Award or equivalent postgraduate research award or another full
scholarship approved by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and
Social Sciences.
Theresa Symons Postgraduate Scholarships are
available each year, supplying around $8500
per annum in addition to the amount provided by an APA, UPA or
other award.
Selection Criteria
(1) The scholarship is awarded by the
selection committee to the applicant who, in its opinion, best
demonstrates through their letter of application and supporting
documentation:
(a) how they will benefit from the proposed scholarship
funds;
(b) a significant research project; and
(c) academic achievement as evidenced by their academic
record.
(2) Preference may be given to applicants
from outside UWA.
Duration of Award
The scholarship is tenable for up to three years or equivalent
part time.
Application Procedure
Applicants should apply for an Australian/University
Postgraduate Award at UWA as normal (see
http://www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/postgrad/general/australian_postgraduate_awards).
In addition, and by the same closing date, they should send a
brief letter of application headed 'Theresa Symons Postgraduate
Scholarship' directly to the Chair of the Discipline Group of
Philosophy, M207: Philosophy, The University of Western
Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009, Australia. The
letter must be accompanied by an outline of no more than 250
words which explains how they would benefit from the Symons
funds, and a writing sample of up to 5000 words.
The Theresa Symons Philosophy
Trust
The Theresa Symons Philosophy Trust (the Trust) was
established by the estate of the late Christopher Symons to
honour the memory of his mother, Theresa Symons (pictured). The
Trust funds up to three postgraduate scholarships annually, known
as the Theresa Symons Postgraduate Scholarships in Philosophy,
for qualified students wishing to pursue a higher degree by
research in philosophy at The University of Western Australia.
Mr. Christopher Symons was a philosophy student in the
1950’s who went on to study for a Master’s degree in
the 1960’s. He continued to show a keen interest in the
Department of Philosophy by maintaining contact with the staff up
until 2003.
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