R.S. Fox Forestry Bursaries 2026

Bequest of Rhys Stapleton Fox who died on 5 May 1993 to be used 'in furtherance of the interests of forestry generally to a postgraduate student enrolled or enrolling in Forest Science and who is in financial need.

The R.S. Fox Forestry Bursary is offered to students who are enrolled in a graduate research degree with the Faculty of Science, are undertaking research in the field of Forest Ecosystem Science and are experiencing financial need.

To be considered for this award, students must:

• Be enrolled in a Master of Philosophy – Science or Doctor of Philosophy – Science (or their successors) and be undertaking research in the field of Forest Ecosystem Science
• Meet the requirements for confirmation in their degree
• Apply prior to completion of 36 months of candidature

Please take note that applicants need to submit a  Student Financial Assessment form to be considered for this scholarship.

The bursary is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection committee based on overall level of financial need.

All scholarship outcomes will be sent via SmartyGrants.

Please see outcome timing below:

• Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
• Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
• Future Rounds: TBC

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