About this scholarship
Established in 1994 as a tangible memorial to the life and contribution of Anne Lyons (nee Byrne), a scholar, wife and teacher who died of cancer in 1987 at the age of 42 and whose prevailing passion was the study and pursuit of social justice in Australia. The Scholarship is intended to financially assist students to travel overseas in order to carry out research into an area of social justice.
Scholarship type
Merit
Value
- The scholarship is valued at $6,000, to be paid in one lump sum.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Current Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria, as of the scholarship closing date:
- Plan to undertake overseas study in 2027.
- Enrolled in Semester 1, 2027
- Level: in final year of course
- Course: any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 100 words outlining why you are planning to undertake this travel and what you hope to gain from it.
- Budget estimate outlining all expenses relating to overseas study.
- Letter of recommendation (academic)
- Evidence of overseas enrolment or offer.
*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Budget estimate
- Letter of recommendation
- Academic merit (based current ACU GPA)
Selection process
The recipient will be selected by the Scholarships Office.
Other
In the year the scholarship is awarded, recipients will be asked to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them.
Anne Lyons Memorial Travel Scholarship
About this scholarship
Established in 1994 as a tangible memorial to the life and contribution of Anne Lyons (nee Byrne), a scholar, wife and teacher who died of cancer in 1987 at the age of 42 and whose prevailing passion was the study and pursuit of social justice in Australia. The Scholarship is intended to financially assist students to travel overseas in order to carry out research into an area of social justice.
Scholarship type
Merit
Value
- The scholarship is valued at $6,000, to be paid in one lump sum.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Current Students
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria, as of the scholarship closing date:
- Plan to undertake overseas study in 2027.
- Enrolled in Semester 1, 2027
- Level: in final year of course
- Course: any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
Application process
Applicants will be required to provide the following as part of the application:
- A written statement* of approximately 100 words outlining why you are planning to undertake this travel and what you hope to gain from it.
- Budget estimate outlining all expenses relating to overseas study.
- Letter of recommendation (academic)
- Evidence of overseas enrolment or offer.
*Statements are assessed on content, not language skills. If you access assistance from advisors, tutors or AI technology to complete your personal statement, please ensure that your submission accurately reflects your personal situation with regards to the criteria.
Selection criteria
Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Budget estimate
- Letter of recommendation
- Academic merit (based current ACU GPA)
Selection process
The recipient will be selected by the Scholarships Office.
Other
In the year the scholarship is awarded, recipients will be asked to submit an Impact Statement for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted them.