This scholarship is provided by the generosity of a Tasmanian-born businessman to support a place-based research project relevant to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), facilitated through the Highland Conservation Pty Ltd and Cape Herbert Pty Ltd agricultural properties.
- Available to a student who is commencing an honours degree in any discipline within the College of Sciences and Engineering in Semester 1, 2024.
- The successful recipient will be encouraged to complete the research component of their honours project on site at one of the following properties:
- Highland Conservation Pty Ltd, Gunns Plains (North West Tasmania)
- Highland Conservation Pty Ltd, Cockatoo Hills (Tasmanian Central Highlands)
- Cape Herbert Pty Ltd, Okehampton (South East Tasmania)
- Selection will be based on academic merit and on the suitability of the proposed Honours project in relation to the properties mentioned above.
- It is recommended applicants discuss their proposed honours project with their supervisor prior to submitting their application.
- Applicants and supervisors are required to ensure that the research can be designed so that at least part of the project can be completed at one of the listed properties.
