This newly established scholarship memorialises Mrs Gwenda Ford, BA (Melb). Mrs Ford had a lifelong passion for and involvement in literature and taught English to migrants and also worked at Kew Library. She was also involved in many book clubs including clubs conducted by U3A, for which she led a monthly book group in her home for nine years.
This scholarship will support an undergraduate or postgraduate student, in whose course the study of English Literature is a significant component, and who is in financial need.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to students who meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Undergraduate student who is in the third year of their course and is completing a major in English Literature OR
- Postgraduate students who are undertaking a research project in English Literature AND
- Who are enrolled in the faculty of Arts ('faculty') at The University of Melbourne AND
- Who can demonstrate financial need.
The scholarship is valued at $4,000 and applications close Monday 19 March 2012.
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