Laurie Hergenhan Scholarship in Australian Literary Studies
University of Queensland · 49 Compass Score
About this scholarship
The Laurie Hergenhan Scholarship in Australian Literary Studies was established in 2019 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and is maintained by the Laurie Hergenhan Scholarship Endowment fund. Emeritus Professor Laurie Hergenhan (1931-2019) was one of the world's foremost authorities on Australian Literature. Coming to UQ from the University of Tasmania in 1971, he was the founding director of the Australian Studies Centre in 1979 and Chair of the English Department in 1992 before retiring in 1995. Laurie was the founder of the journal Australian Literary Studies, which has served as an example to other literary publications around the world. He mentored and inspired countless students, authors and scholars throughout his life. Growing up on a small dairy farm in Bega in the rural heartland of the NSW South Coast, Laurie received a scholarship to attend St Bernard's College in the Blue Mountains, without which he may never have achieved his scholarly ambitions, that took him from The University of Sydney to Birkbeck College, London where he completed his PhD. In recognition of Laurie's dedication, support and steadfast friendship, Dr Petersson wishes to open opportunities for future scholars to advance their investigation and understanding of Australian Literature, regardless of financial hardship.
Eligibility
You're eligible to apply if you: are enrolled in a major, extended major or field of study in English Literature at UQ are a domestic student can demonstrate you are experiencing financial hardship.
Focus areas
Academic excellence, Financial hardship
How to apply
Applications are made through the University of Queensland application portal. Always verify eligibility, supporting document requirements, and deadline timing on the provider's official page before applying.
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