Jim Bacon Foundation Scholarship

The Jim Bacon Foundation provides practical support and financial assistance to cancer patients and organisations that support them during their treatment. The Foundation keeps in regular contact with service providers, hospital auxiliaries, community groups and health professionals to ensure the needs of individuals are met and services aren't duplicated. The Foundation also provides three annual scholarships for UTAS students studying in the areas of fine arts, political science and the care and treatment of cancer. The Jim Bacon Foundation was formed after Jim was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer and his untimely death in June 2004. For more information about the Jim Bacon Foundation visit the website: http://www.jimbaconfoundation.tas.gov.au

Eligibility

Available to honours or postgraduate students studying in fine arts, political science and the care and treatment of cancer. The scholarships will be awarded to students whose study is in areas which has practical application or benefit for Tasmanians or who seek to promote issues which are important to Tasmanians. The selection panel will give preference to students for whom the financial assistance will make a difference in the successful completion of their studies. While the student's academic achievement is important and will be considered, the scholarships are not provided just for outstanding academic achievement.

Amount

$10,000

Duration

One year

Closing Date

31 October 2009

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