Richard WS Nicholas Agricultural Science Scholarship 2026

The Richard WS Nicholas Agricultural Science Scholarship was established with a gift from Richard William Sutton Nicholas and is offered to students enrolled in a graduate research degree in Agricultural Science to promote research into conditions pertaining to the State of Victoria. ​ 

The ​scholarship​ is offered to the student(s) ranked highest ​by the selection panel based on​ the quality of their application. In the interests of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received by students are considered. 

​​Students must submit an application and include: 

• ​A personal statement addressing how their research in agricultural science is of benefit and has practical application within the state of Victoria 

• ​Curriculum vitae including qualifications, work experience, awards, publications or presentations related to their field of research.​ 

This is scholarship is subject to the University's Graduate Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions and cannot be deferred to the following year. In addition, students must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation and a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.

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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