Norma Hilda Schuster (nee Swift) Scholarship 2025

The Norma Hilda Schuster (nee Swift) Faculty of Science scholarship is supported by a bequest left to the University by the late William Alan Schuster and his wife Norma Hilda Schuster. Mrs Schuster was employed from 1946 to 1973 as a bacteriologist and biochemist in the Veterinary Research Institute, a predecessor of the Faculty of Veterinary Science.

The Norma Hilda Schuster (nee Swift) Scholarship is offered to talented students who are enrolled with the Faculty of Science and are undertaking research that is significantly aligned to the field of Biochemistry.

You must submit an application and include:

• a personal statement addressing the alignment of your research to the field of Biochemistry
• a copy of your Curriculum Vitae and
• a letter of support from your supervisor.

The prize is awarded to eligible candidates who are ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be enrolled in:
  • The Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) or the Master of Sciences
  • The Master of Philosophy – Science, Master of Industrial Research or
  • Doctor of Philosophy – Science and have met the requirements for confirmation in your degree
• Be undertaking research that is significantly aligned to the field of Biochemistry

The committee uses the following definition of Biochemistry: 'Biochemistry is the study of the structure and function of components of living cells, focusing on understanding at the molecular level the biological processes that enable all living things to survive and thrive. Biochemistry focuses on the relationship of molecular structure and function, the flow of chemical energy in metabolism and the molecular processes that regulate cell and tissue behaviour.'