About this scholarship
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
Duration
Payments made for a fixed number of years
Payment made for 1 year
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Academic |
Student type | Domestic, International |
Study level | Honours |
Selection bases | Academic merit |
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.
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on full-time study load
How to apply
Applicants submit applications once per year for selection prior to Semester 1. Application deadline is 15th December for students enrolled/enrolling in an Honours year with RSAA in Semester 1 of the following year. Download the application form and referee form template from the link below.
Students send an email to rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au containing:
- the completed scholarship application form;
- a short CV (1 page);
- a copy of all academic transcripts (not required for current ANU students)
Students contact two referees with the referee template (available in the link below). Referees should complete the report and send it directly to rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au.
Note, applicants are not required to secure a research supervisor prior to submitting this application. New Honours students will be given the opportunity to select a supervisor after commencing in the program. If you have already secured a supervisor, they can be a referee and submit a report.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applicationsApplication period is open all year round.
Value
$5,000 per annum.
Number of scholarships awarded
1 on offer
Payments made per semester
Additional information
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.
Applicants submit applications once per year for selection prior to Semester 1. Application deadline is 15th December for students enrolled/enrolling in an Honours year with RSAA in Semester 1 of the following year. Download the application form and referee form template from the link below.
Students send an email to rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au containing:
- the completed scholarship application form;
- a short CV (1 page);
- a copy of all academic transcripts (not required for current ANU students)
Students contact two referees with the referee template (available in the link below). Referees should complete the report and send it directly to rsaa.sa@anu.edu.au.
Note, applicants are not required to secure a research supervisor prior to submitting this application. New Honours students will be given the opportunity to select a supervisor after commencing in the program. If you have already secured a supervisor, they can be a referee and submit a report.
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Contact us
RSAA Student Administration
If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.
+61 2 6125 0221