The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Centenary Trust for Women Margaret Mills (nee Summers) Scholarship

Award value: $7500 annually

Level of study: Undergraduate / VET

Nationality: Australian

Closing date: 14-Mar-2025

The scholarship was established in support of the objectives of the UWA Centenary Trust for Women and in memory of the late Mrs Margaret Mills (nee Summers) who, as a clinical biochemist and endocrinologist in Western Australia, mentored many newcomers to the profession and was greatly respected and admired. The scholarship is provided to encourage and assist a meritorious female student experiencing financial hardship to undertake an honours course with a thesis related to biochemistry or biomedical science.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must: be female; be Australian citizens or permanent residents; be experiencing financial hardship; be enrolled or eligible to enrol in an honours program preparing a thesis related to biochemistry or biomedical science. Selection is based on academic achievement and educational disadvantage.