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Alcorso Foundation Environment Prize

This award is provided by the Alcorso Foundation, which was established to celebrate the Alcorso family's legacy to the arts, culture, environment and social justice in Tasmania.

Alcorso Foundation Honours Environment Scholarship

Two scholarships are provided by the Alcorso Foundation, which was established to celebrate the Alcorso family's legacy to the arts, culture, environment and social justice in Tasmania.

Alumni Annual Appeal Tasmania University Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Alumni of the University through the annual appeal to members and graduates of the University.

Andrew Inglis Clark Honours Scholarship in History

This scholarship commemorates Andrew Inglis Clark (1848-1907), Tasmanian federalist and ‘the primary architect of our constitution’.

Anglicare Scholarship in Social Work

Anglicare is a major Australian welfare agency that supports many Tasmanians through its programs.

Australian Croatian Social and Sporting Club of Launceston Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by funds made available by the Croatian Club committee when the club closed in 2004.

Backhouse Walker Honours Scholarship in History

This scholarship commemorates James Backhouse and George Washington Walker, Quaker missionaries to Van Diemen’s Land, and James Backhouse Walker, Tasmanian lawyer, scientist and historian, and vice-chancellor of the University of Tasmania.

Ball and Chain Grill Tasmania University Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by the Ball and Chain Grill, one of Hobart's best-known restaurants.

Beryl Bennett Bursary

This scholarship was established to honour the memory of Beryl Bennett and to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in courses in the School of Agricultural Science at the University of Tasmania.

BookEnd Environmental Scholarship

Up to three scholarships are provided by private individuals and professionals to promote positive and cooperative environmental solutions and to provide inspiration and encouragement to students throughout our education system.

Burnie City Council West North-West Bursary

This bursary is provided by the Burnie City Council to support a commencing student from the municipality.

Circular Head Council Mayor's Education Fund Bursary

This bursary is provided by the Circular Head Council Mayor's Education Fund.

City of Burnie Lions Club West North-West Bursary

This bursary is provided by the City of Burnie Lions Club, a service organisation that raises funds to support the Burnie community.

Co-op Bookshop Scholarship

The Co-op Bookshop, based on university campuses around Australia, is a not-for-profit shop supplying educational resources.

Colin Norton Memorial Tasmania University Scholarship

This scholarship was endowed by the late Colin Norton to assist students to access tertiary study.

Colony 47 Honours Scholarship in Sociology

Colony 47 is a community sector organisation to assist Tasmanians with a range of needs including: accommodation, financial assistance, independent living skills, support and counselling, employment placement and recreational opportunities.

Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (CAS)

Funding for these awards is provided by the Federal Government and seeks to help low-income indigenous students with the costs associated with higher education. Two types of award are available - Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS) and Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS).

Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (CECS)

Funding for these awards is provided by the Federal Government and seeks to help low-income indigenous students with the costs associated with higher education. Two types of award are available - Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS) and Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS).

Community Based Services (South) Honours Scholarship in Sociology

Community Based Services (South) aims to enhance the client's quality of life through the provision of personal care, respite and related services, social support and home modifications.

Corporate Express Tasmania University Sports Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by Corporate Express, a national provider of office products and equipment.

Cricket Tasmania/UTAS Access Bursary

These two bursaries are an initiative of Cricket Tasmania through their fundraising campaign to support farmers, their families, and rural communities throughout Tasmania.

Cultural Environments and Heritage Honours Scholarship

These scholarships enable honours students to access the materials and expertise of some of Tasmania’s leading cultural institutions as part of their research program. Participating organisations include the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Port Arthur...

Cynthia N Thun Scholarship in Music

The late Mrs Cynthia Thun, a former Tasmanian who lived most of her adult life in the United States, has endowed this award to support a talented music student.

D&MV McDonald Scholarship in Music

The D&MV McDonald Scholarship in Music was established at Conservatorium of Music in 2008 by the late Dawson and Margaret McDonald to allow students of the violin, viola and cello to study in the United Kingdom with a selected master musician.

Devonport City Council West North-West Bursary

This bursary is provided by the Devonport City Council to support a student from the Devonport municipality commencing a degree course at the University.

Dorset Council Education Fund Bursary

The Dorset Council in the north-east of Tasmania has provided this bursary to support a student from the municipality.

Elizabeth Wade Tasmania University Scholarship in Music

This scholarship is provided from the estate of the late Elizabeth (Dora) Wade, who devoted her life to music education.

Endowed TCE Scholarships

A number of endowed scholarships, some dating back almost a century, are available.

Equity Graduate Research Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the University of Tasmania.

Fairbrother Foundation Scholarship

The Fairbrother Foundation has funded this perpetual scholarship at UTAS for immediate family members of employees of the company.

Fairbrother Foundation Scholarship

The Fairbrother Foundation has funded this perpetual scholarship at UTAS for immediate family members of employees of the company.

Flora Fenton Tasmania University Scholarship

This scholarship has been endowed by Mrs Flora Fenton, a long-time resident of the Circular Head district.

Freemasons Assisting Tertiary Education Scholarship

The Grand Lodge of Tasmanian Freemasons has endowed this scholarship to support Tasmanian students in their study.

Fruit Growers Tasmania Honours Scholarship

Fruit Growers Tasmania, the peak body representing the interests of the State's apple, pear and stone fruit industries, will support a student whose honours research will further improve the technical capacity and value of these industries to Tasmania.

Gay and Lesbian Community Centre Inc. Honours Scholarship

The GLC Centre Inc is a social support, non government organisation that was established in Hobart in 1992. It seeks to be a focus, for support, resources and communication in the wider Tasmanian gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities.

Gilbertson Family Scholarship

Up to two scholarships will be offered by the Gilbertson family to support students with a learning disability and who are commencing any undergraduate course.

Graduate Research Scholarships

These scholarships are provided by the University of Tasmania. Scholarships are offered for a wide range of disciplines in which the University has major research programs.

Graeme Foster Tasmania University Football Club Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Tasmania University Football Club (TUFC) through the generosity of its past members and supporters.

Gwen Donnelly Memorial Award

Friends of the late Gwen Donnelly established this award to recognise her contribution to the Australian Federation of University Women.

Gwen Nettlefold Memorial Scholarship

Gwen Nettlefold was born in Hobart and trained as a nurse, a naturopath and completed a Bachelor of Communications before embarking on her doctorate in philosophy at the University of Tasmania. Her ability as a philosopher rapidly became apparent and she made a significant contribution to the...

Harold Carroll Memorial Scholarship

Two scholarships are provided from a fund established by the late Harold Carroll, a retired grazier, to provide scholarships for deserving students educated in Devonport.

Hobart City Council Bursary

Hobart City Council supports a number of awards for residents enrolling at UTAS.

Hobart City Council Don Kay Music Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Hobart City Council in recognition of the contribution made to the cultural life of the city by Mr Don Kay, who taught music at the Tasmanian Conservatorium for many years.

Hobart City Council Indigenous Bursary

Hobart City Council supports a number of awards for residents enrolling at UTAS.

Hobart City Council Scholarship

Hobart City Council supports a number of awards for Hobart residents enrolling at UTAS.

Holy Trinity Church Honours Scholarship in Business Ethics

Launceston's Holy Trinity Anglican Church has funded this scholarship to encourage study in the general area of business ethics.

Indigenous Access Scholarship

Indigenous Access Scholarships will provide payment to indigenous higher education students, particularly those from rural or remote areas of Australia who need to relocate to take up an undergraduate course or an approved enabling course. An indigenous student who receives an Indigenous Access...

Indigenous Graduate Research Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the University of Tasmania.

Jack Kirwin Memorial Bursary

The Jack Kirwin Memorial Bursary is funded by the Claremont RSL in memory of a former member who served in the Australian Army in World War II.

James Fenton Memorial Scholarship

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 Franklin Hall, one of the University of Tasmania's residential...

Jan Sedivka Scholarship in Music

This scholarship is provided by friends of distinguished musician the late Professor Jan Sedivka to recognise his contribution to the education of music students in Tasmania, Australia and around the world.

Jane Franklin Hall Scholarships and Bursaries

These scholarships and bursaries are provided by Jane Franklin Hall, one of the University of Tasmania's residential colleges in Hobart.

Jessie Jenkins Accommodation Bursary

Ten bursaries have been endowed by the late Jessie Jenkins to support women students.

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...

John Kable Memorial Tasmania University Scholarship in Law

This scholarship is provided by the estate of the late John Kable QC, a noted Tasmanian barrister.

Joyce Griston Memorial Tasmania University Scholarship

Two scholarships have been endowed by the late Basil Griston (in memory of his sister Joyce), who provided significant support for homeless and unemployed youth in Tasmania.

Launceston City Council Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by the Launceston City Council to residents of the Launceston municipality.

Lesley Alcorso Award in Music

This award is provided by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom in memory of Lesley Alcorso, a long-term, active member of the Tasmanian branch.

LGAT Assist Bursary

Three bursaries are provided by the Local Government Association of Tasmania Welfare Fund.

Lithuanian Studies Society Tasmania Honours Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Lithuanian Studies Society, whose aim is to promote the study and research of topics connected with Lithuania and its people.

Marie Edwards Travelling Scholarship in Visual Arts, Craft and Design

Marie Edwards, a graduate of the Tasmanian School of Art, holds a unique place in the Tasmanian art scene. During her ascent in the 1970s she was one of the few women artists in the State working seriously in the area of abstraction. Her works rank her amongst Tasmania's finest women artist. She...

Minh Hien and Farshid Scholarship

The Minh Hien and Farshid Scholarship was established in 2008 by two UTAS alumni. Two awards are available.

Nick Cretan Tasmania University Scholarship in Tourism

This endowed scholarship is provided by Mr Nick Cretan, who is a successful Tasmanian businessman and a long-time supporter of University of Tasmania students.

North Eastern Art and Craft Association Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the North Eastern Art and Craft Association to a student from the Dorset area.

North Hobart Football Club Peter Wells Scholarship

An endowment from the late Peter Wells, a life member, funds two scholarships to support North Hobart Football Club players or supporters while at UTAS.

Onstream Tasmania Scholarship

Onstream is a vibrant new professional services firm offering expertise and services in billing, payroll, IT platforms, corporate governance services and communications advice. It was formed in 2009 as a result of water industry reforms; it supports the state’s new water utilities and is working...

Premier of Tasmania National Undergraduate Scholarship

The Government of Tasmania, in partnership with the University, will offer three prestigious awards, in which the Premier takes great interest.

Premier of Tasmania University Bursary

Three bursaries are provided by the Government of Tasmania in partnership with the University.

Premier of Tasmania West North-West Bursary

Three bursaries are provided by the Tasmanian Government, in partnership with the University, to provide west north-west students with access to university study.

Primary Health Care Honours Scholarship

These two scholarships are intended to encourage students from a variety of schools to study a topic in the area of primary health care. They are provided by the University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) and the Menzies Research Institute (MRI).

Riawunna Access Bursary

Three bursaries provided by Riawunna, which is committed to the advancement of knowledge about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and societies.

Riawunna Postgraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by Riawunna, which is committed to the advancement of knowledge about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and societies.

Riawunna West North-West Bursary

This scholarship is provided by Riawunna, to encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students from the North-West of Tasmania to undertake study at the University of Tasmania.

RSL Women's Auxiliary (Tas) Honours Bursary

This bursary is provided by the RSL Women's Auxiliary (Tas) which works for the benefit of servicemen and women.

Salamanca Arts Centre Honours Scholarship

The Salamanca Arts Centre management board will provide this scholarship in 2010.

Sir Victor Burley Postgraduate Scholarship in Music

The late Sir Victor Burley was one of Tasmania's most celebrated engineers. A graduate of the University of Tasmania, he had a lifelong involvement in tertiary education in Tasmania and a passion for music. His family has endowed this scholarship to encourage the development of advanced music...

St John Ambulance Bursary

Three bursaries are provided by St John Ambulance, Australia's largest first-aid training organisation.

Tasmania Access Bursary

Tasmania Access Bursaries are provided by the University of Tasmania. There are 100 awards available.

Tasmania Honours Scholarship

These honours scholarships are provided by the University to encourage excellent students to continue their study at honours level. They may include a living allowance, course fees, support with accommodation and establishment fees and a return airfare to Tasmania if you live interstate.

Tasmania National Undergraduate Scholarship

These six scholarships are the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships offered by the University of Tasmania.

Tasmania Overseas Scholarship

Overseas Scholarships are designed to assist current UTAS students with the costs associated with travel for an approved international exchange with another university, or to undertake an approved cultural program or a practicum. Applicants should provide a clear statement of the purpose of travel...

Tasmania University Cricket Club Scholarship

This scholarship is made available through the generosity of past members and supporters of the Tasmania University Cricket Club.

Tasmania University Scholarship

Up to 50 Tasmania University Scholarships are available to students who have performed very well at school, TAFE or in the initial years of university study at another institution, and who are enrolling for the first time at the University of Tasmania.

Tasmania University Sports Scholarship

These scholarships are provided by the Tasmania University Union (TUU), and the Vice-Chancellor of the University for outstanding athletes studying at the University of Tasmania. Up to 12 awards are available.

Tasmanian Institute of Sport University Scholarship

UTAS and the Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) have agreed to support two students each year while they study.

The David McQuestin Memorial Foundation Scholarship

The David McQuestin Foundation's scholarship recognises the significant contribution made by the late David McQuestin to journalism and the media in Tasmania.

The Governor’s Environment Scholarship

The Governor of Tasmania, the Hon. Peter Underwood AC, is patron of these prestigious scholarships, which are sponsored by Tasmanian government and business organisations. Last year's sponsors were: Nyrstar Hobart, Aurora Energy, Local Government Association of Tasmania, Hydro Tasmania, Norske Skog...

The Zoe Ewart Tasmania University Scholarship in Law

This scholarship is provided by Rhonda Ewart to honour the memory of her mother, Zoe Ewart. The scholarship encourages talented students to explore legal and justice issues at tertiary level.

Thomas A Crawford Memorial Tasmania University Scholarship

The Thomas A Crawford Memorial Scholarship is provided as a result of a bequest to the University of Tasmania by the late Thomas A Crawford. Tom was an American citizen who graduated from UTAS in 1963. His bequest to the University will provide opportunities for citizens of a variety of nations to...

TSO Scholarship in Orchestral Studies

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra is one of Australia's major professional orchestras. It supports the advanced education of talented musicians through its scholarship program. As a result of a partnership between the TSO and the UTAS Conservatorium of Music, up to five successful applicants will...

Uniprint Tasmania University Scholarship in Graphic Design

This scholarship is provided by Uniprint, which provides printing services to the University.

Unitas Internship

This scholarship provides an internship/employment opportunity with the University of Tasmania's Communications and Media for a student enrolled in honours or postgraduate coursework study in Journalism, Media and Communications.

University Club Honours Scholarship

The Management Committee of the University Staff Club has agreed to fund an honours scholarship to encourage a talented graduate to continue their studies.

University Strings Scholarship

The Vice-Chancellor at UTAS has initiated generous support for students studying at the Conservatorium of Music through establishing 20 scholarships for talented orchestral string players.

UTAS International Travel Scholarship

The University of Tasmania has introduced a program of scholarships offering financial assistance for domestic students undertaking overseas travel for a “gap year”. These scholarships will cover a range of overseas travel options, including volunteering or community-based placements and tourist...

Waratah Wynyard Council Bill French Memorial Bursary

This bursary is provided by the Waratah Wynyard Council to assist a resident of the municipality to access tertiary study.

Women Chiefs of Enterprises Honours Scholarship in Entrepreneurship

Women Chiefs of Enterprises is a professional organisation for women entrepreneurs.