Professor ST Leong Memorial Scholarship
Murdoch University
This Scholarship was established in memory of Sow-Theng Leong, Professor of Asian Studies at Murdoch University from 1985 to 1987, and aims to promote academic excellence in the study of Asian languages and cultures. Professor Leong was born in 1939 in Malaysia and received his university education at Brandeis and Harvard Universities. He held teaching and research posts at the University of Malaysia, the International Christian University in Tokyo, Australian National University and Melbourne University before taking up his post at Murdoch. The scholarship is intended to help finance study in South East Asia, China or Japan. Study in the region may include language study or research at honours or postgraduate level.
Eligibility
Applicant must: be enrolled in Graduate Certificate in Asian Languages, Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies), Bachelor of Asian Studies (Specialist) at either Undergraduate or Honours level, or a postgraduate degree that requires travel to Asia for study of an Asian topic. Applicant must: provide a full academic transcript; supply written references from people who are qualified to comment on the applicant's academic studies, and may include a past or current employer.
| Amount | $2,500 The scholarship is a one-off payment valued at $2,500 to assist with travel and living expenses in Asia. |
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| Closing date | 5 March |
| Number per year | 1 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Duration | year |
| Student type | Australian |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| For Australian students | |
| For international students | |
| Level of study | Undergraduate / VET Postgraduate |
| Field of studys | Accounting Agriculture Architecture Psychology Built environment Business and management Communications Computing and information technology Creative arts Dentistry Economics Education and training Engineering and technology Environmental studies Tourism and hospitality Health services and support Humanities and social sciences Languages Law Para-legal studies Mathematics Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Rehabilitation Sciences Social work Sport and leisure Surveying Veterinary science |
