Australian War Memorial
Summer Vacation Scholarships
2016
The Australian War Memorial provides one or more Summer Vacation Scholarships for
history students in their third or fourth year of an undergraduate course, or who are
undertaking early-stage postgraduate studies. The scholarships are also open to students
enrolled in museum or public history courses.
Each scholar is allocated a significant project relevant to the Memorial’s research interests.
At the end of their time, scholars submit a report on their project and give a short
presentation to staff and interested others.
Scholars are paid an honorarium of $420 per week for the duration of the scholarship
(provided they are not in receipt of a regular, full-time income) and supplied with
accommodation. A return fare between a scholarship holder’s home and Canberra is also
included.
The scholarships are tenable between 11 January and 19 February 2016.
Note that the application process involves writing an essay of 500 words on the topic set in
question 13. Assessors will be looking for originality of thought and clarity of expression.
Applications can be posted or emailed to the addresses below. Referees’ reports (see page
7) and certified copies of academic transcripts must be posted.
Applications open on 1 September and close on 9 October 2015. No applications will be
accepted before the opening date. Please note that your application must include suitable postal
addresses. For further information regarding the scheme please contact:
Dr Lachlan Grant
Military History Section
Australian War Memorial
GPO Box 345
Canberra ACT 2601
phone:
e-mail:
(02) 6243 4503
Summer.Scholars@awm.gov.au
A. Applicant
1.
Name
Title
Surname
Given names
2.
Contact address during the academic year
Telephone (landline)
Telephone (mobile)
Email
3.
Contact address outside the academic year
Telephone (landline)
Telephone (mobile)
Email
4.
Degree for which you are currently studying, and name of institution
5.
When did you commence this degree?
6.
When do you expect to qualify for this
degree?
How did you find out about the Memorial’s Summer Vacation Scholarship?
Have you previously applied for an Australian War Memorial Summer Vacation Scholarship (if yes,
which year)?
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B. Qualifications and experience
7.
Undergraduate degrees and diplomas
List you completed undergraduate qualifications, if any.
One certified transcript of academic record must be posted to the address on page 1.
Degree or diploma
Year
completed
Institution
Class of
honours
8. Area(s) of study
What degree are your currently enrolled in (please tick box)?
BA
Hons
MA
PhD
What year will you finish this
degree?
Other (please specify)
____________
If you are intending to study history at honours level, or have finished honours, please outline the
proposed topic/topic of your thesis.
If you are currently enrolled in, or if you are intending to enrol in, a postgraduate degree, please
outline the proposed topic/topic of your thesis.
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How would you describe the historical contribution and significance of your thesis (Hons, and/or MA,
PhD)?
C. Historical interests and ability
11.
12.
How do you see your future career path? (For example, do you wish to enter academia, work in
a museum/archive, teach history at a secondary or tertiary level, or something else?)
How do you think you may benefit from the experience of being an Australian War Memorial
Summer Vacation Scholar?
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13.
Do you have a particular interest in Australian history and/or Australian military history?
You might like to mention here any essays, papers, or articles you have written, historical projects
you have been involved in, associations such as historical societies or museum groups to which you
belong, and any other relevant information.
14.
Short essay
Of the two major conflicts of the twentieth century, was it the First World War or the Second
World War that proved more influential in shaping Australian history?
Discuss in NO MORE THAN 750 words (Include footnotes were necessary. You may include a
bibliography if you wish. Footnotes and bibliography are not included in the word count).
15.
Please attach a sample copy of your recent historical work. This may include an essay, an article,
or a chapter of a thesis. Do not send your entire thesis or multiple samples.
Do not send originals as we cannot return material submitted with applications.
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D. Referee
16.
Referee
Please ask ONE academic referee (a lecturer or your supervisor) to write directly to the Memorial,
commenting on your:
academic ability
historical training
ability to profit from the scholarship, and
potential for a career in history and museums
Give the name, address and position of your referee:
Name
....................................................................................................
Address
....................................................................................................
....................................................................................................
....................................................................................................
Telephone
(
) ..........................................................................................
Position
....................................................................................................
Referees' reports are confidential and should be mailed directly to:
Mr Ashley Ekins
Military History Section
Australian War Memorial
GPO Box 345
Canberra, ACT, 2601
Reports must arrive no later than the closing date for applications: 9 October 2015.
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