Scholarship Details
Provider Name: University of Melbourne
Scholarship Name: Vera Scantlebury Brown Child Welfare Memorial Trust Scholarship
Description: The Vera Scantlebury Brown Child Welfare Memorial Trust Scholarship was created in 1946 to commemorate the work of Dr Vera Scantlebury Brown, OBE, Director of Maternal and Pre-School Welfare in Victoria from 1926 to 1946. It represents a celebration of Dr Scantlebury Brown’s leadership in the development of female professionals and as such is open to women only. The purpose of the scholarship is to enable the successful applicant to undertake further studies or research overseas or in Australia.
Study Level: Doctor Degree (By Coursework), Doctor Degree (By Research), Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master Degree (By Coursework), Master Degree (By Research), Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma
Study Fields: Health Services & Support, Welfare & Community Services
Subjects: Child health, Development studies, Well-being
Support Type: Scholarship
Offer Frequency: Annual
Annual Comment: The scholarship is valued at up to $6,000.
Length: 1 year(s)
Gender: Female
Eligibility: Applicants must be female and working in the area of prenatal, child and family health, development and well-being. Applicants must agree that within a period of no more than 12 months from the date of completion of her study she shall return to Victoria and work for at least 12 months in the area in which she has gained training and experience.
Study Location: Australia – VIC: Melbourne Metropolitan VIC: Goulburn-North Eastern Overseas – All countries
Closing Date: Mid November
Other Details: Applicants must submit a report of their work following completion of their studies no later than 12 months after receiving the scholarship.
Scholarship Website: http://www.paediatrics.unimelb.edu.au/VSB_Scholarship/VSBmainpage.html(opens in new window)
Scholarship Contact Details
Scholarship Contact: Ms Helen D’Cruz
Contact Department: Department of Paediatrics
Contact Phone: 61 3 93454545
Contact Email: hdcruz@unimelb.edu.au
Provider Details
Provider Name: University of Melbourne
Provider Phone: 61 3 136352
Provider Website: http://www.unimelb.edu.au (opens in new window)