The Lillian de Lissa Trust Fund Board is pleased to announce the launch of this scholarship, continuing the legacy of Lillian de Lissa and supporting advanced studies and research in the field of Early Childhood Education. Apply now to contribute to groundbreaking research that can positively impact early learning and development practices.
Eligible candidates include first-year students, those embarking on their second year of master’s by research, and individuals planning to commence master’s by research studies in Early Childhood Education within the next 12 months. Domestic and international students, as well as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students, are encouraged to apply.
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0 (0 votes)In 1977, the Lillian de Lissa Trust Fund was created with the noble aim of supporting advanced and postgraduate studies or research in the realm of preschool education. This initiative pays homage to the legacy of Lillian de Lissa, a pioneer who founded the Kindergarten Union of South Australia and served as the director of Adelaide’s inaugural free kindergarten. The inception of this new scholarship underscores the Board’s conviction that research and inquiry play pivotal roles in cultivating fresh insights and understandings concerning early learning and development. Such endeavors hold the potential to significantly shape practice, ultimately striving toward the realization of optimal outcomes for every child.
Application Deadline: 19 May 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Adelaide Lillian de Lissa Trust Fund Board
- Department: Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics (ABLE)
- Course Level: Postgraduate Research
- Award: $25,000 per annum for domestic and international students, $37,000 per annum for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Students, plus a travel stipend Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: Australian Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents, New Zealand Citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holders, International Students
- The award can be taken in the Australia
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All Acceptable
- Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by the University
- Admissible Criteria: Applicants must be first-year students, or students beginning their second year of undertaking a master by research, or those planning to undertake a master by research in the field of Early Childhood Education within the next 12 months.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can find out more about the scholarship and access the application form via the flyer or by visiting https://education.smartygrants.com.au/LDLScholarship2024. For further inquiries, please contact the Board Secretariat, Clare Allen, at [email protected] or via phone at 0408836858 (available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).
Benefits
Scholarships are valued at $25,000 per annum for domestic and international students and $37,000 per annum for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Students, an additional travel stipend is also being offered to successful applicants