This scholarship has been established in honour of Mavis Haydon. During her lifetime Mavis Haydon recognised and valued the power of education. She was acutely aware that the opportunity to attend University remains beyond the financial means of many talented young people. By establishing a perpetual charitable trust in support of University scholarships in her will, Mavis Haydon sought to address this imbalance.
About Flinders University
Flinders University is a public research university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of British navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group.Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities have been ranked among the nation’s top 10..
Aim and Benefits of Flinders University Mavis Brown Scholarship
Each scholarship will have a value of $5,000 per annum paid in equal instalments after the census date of each semester. The number of scholarships will be determined by available funding. Maximum funding for each student will be determined by the normal duration of the course, up to a maximum of 6 years.
Requirements for Flinders University Mavis Brown Scholarship Qualification
Scholarship applicants must:
- Be Australian citizens; and
- Be commencing a coursework degree in the field of medicine, law or engineering; and
- Be able to demonstrate financial need; and
- Normally be a resident of South Australia; and
- Normally be enrolled full-time at Flinders University.
Applications will be accepted from part-time students who have extenuating circumstances that prevent them from studying full-time (e.g. disabilities, carer responsibilities). Part-time recipients will be paid pro-rata.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Flinders University Mavis Brown Scholarship
The scholarship will be awarded taking consideration of:
- The extent to which the scholarship will assist the student’s education; and.
- Academic merit based on applicant’s entry score into the course in accordance with approved University procedures
- The student’s demonstrated commitment to their chosen field of study
A selection committee will be appointed comprising a representative from the Colleges of Medicine and Public Health; Science and Engineering; and Business, Government and Law; and a member of the general public appointed by the trustees of the Mavis Brown Charitable Trust.
Application Deadline
March 21, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Flinders University on www.flinders.edu.au to apply
For more details, visit Flinders University website