The Australian National University, Bok Honours Year Scholarship in Astrophysics
Overview
Each year, the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) in the ANU College of Science may offer an award known as the Bok Honours Year Scholarship in Astrophysics.
The objective of the award is to support students with an outstanding academic record to undertake their Honours year in Astronomy and Astrophysics with the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics in the ANU College of Science.
The Scholarship is offered in honour of the late Professor Bart J. Bok, a former Director of the Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring Observatories from 1957 to 1966 and Professor of Astronomy at the Australian National University.
Field of study
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Eligibility
The award is available each year to a prospective or continuing ANU student who:
(a) is a domestic or international student; and
(b) is enrolled/enrolling in the Astronomy and Astrophysics Honours Year within the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics in the ANU College of Science.
Benefits
The award is valued at $5,000 and paid in two instalments at the beginning of each semester.
Applicants who transfer their enrolment to ANU for their Honours year, and whose permanent place of residence is outside Canberra, may be eligible for an additional amount of up to $4,000.
How to apply
Applicants submit applications once per year for selection prior to Semester 1. Application deadline is 15th December for students who commence their Honours year with RSAA in Semester 1 of the following year. Students can download application form and referee form template from the “Apply Now” button on this page.
Students send an email to rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au containing:
– the completed scholarship application form;
– a short CV (1 page) containing contact details for the proposed Honours supervisor;
– a copy of all academic transcripts (not required for current ANU students)
– Students contact two referees with the referee template (available on the ANU Scholarship website under the Bok scholarship entry) and referees send a completed form directly to rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au.
The Honours thesis supervisor can be a referee.