About this scholarship
Each year, the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics ('RSFAS'), College of Business and Economics ('CBE') may offer an award knows as the Plato Investment Management Women in Finance Scholarship ('the Award').
The objective of the award is to support students who identify as women who are undertaking an undergraduate program at the Australian National University, College of Business and Economics (CBE). There is an additional opportunity for the Award recipient to complete a paid internship at Plato Investment Management Ltd in Sydney, providing a real-world experience to complement the complex research skills learnt on campus.
Funding for this Award has been provided by Dr Don Hamson, Plato Investment Management Ltd.
SUMMARY
VALUE
$ 7,500
per annum
1 on offer
Payments made per semester
Payments made for 2 years
Student types
Domestic, CurrentStudent levels
UndergraduateNumber of scholarships awarded
1 on offerSelection bases
Academic merit, GenderOngoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
Field of study
Eligibility
The Award is available each year to a continuing ANU student who:
- is a domestic student;
- identifies as female;
- is studying in the Bachelor of Finance (BFIN) or in a CBE undergraduate degree with a Finance major (single or flexible double degree);
- has completed at least 24 units toward a Finance major;
- has achieved at least a 5.5 ANU Grade Point Average (GPA) in one of the undergraduate programs referred to under 3 (c); and
- if in a single undergraduate degree, has completed a minimum of 48 units for the Bachelor of Finance or in a CBE undergraduate degree with a Finance major; or
- if in a flexible double undergraduate degree, has completed a minimum of 96 units toward the Bachelor of Finance or a CBE undergraduate degree with a Finance major.
Additional information
The value of the Award is $7,500 per year. The duration of the Award is for up to two years. The Award is paid in equal instalments after each census date unless otherwise stated in the letter of offer.
The recipient is responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date as set out by the University each session. Recipients of the Award are responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.
The application is submitted on the prescribed form. Any requirement for supporting documentation and forwarding details will be stated on the application form and/or ANU Scholarships website. The application and all supporting documentation (where applicable) must be submitted on or prior to the closing date published on the ANU Scholarships website.
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The internship component is in addition to the scholarship value. It is envisaged the internship will be undertaken during the break between semesters one and two (early-June to third week of July), or before the start of their Honours program (mid-December to mid-February). Discussions over the internship component will take place directly between Plato Investment Management and the scholarship recipient, with appropriate advice from the RSFAS Honours program convenor.
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