Samuel Francis Pond Travelling Scholarship 2025

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Samuel Francis Pond Travelling Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Samuel Austin Frank Pond, a former Warden of Convocation, presented $5,480 to the University in 1966 for the acquisition of land to be used for the purpose of encouraging the study of forestry or, if the University should cease to engage in the study of forestry, then for similar purposes such as agricultural or botanical research as a memorial to his late father, Samuel Francis Pond.

He further directed that the land so acquired might be sold and the proceeds held as the "Samuel Francis Pond Trust" in such investments as the Council from time to time determines to be used to further the specified purposes.

The S.F. Pond Travelling Scholarship was established by Samuel Austin Frank Pond and is offered to students who are enrolled in a graduate degree in Forest Science and undertaking overseas travel related to their study or research.

The award provides a one-off payment of approximately $2,000 (net annual income of the fund)

This award can be used to fund overseas travel:

  • Field work activities,
  • Activities that further study,
  • Travel required for research.

Conditions
Students must complete the proposed travel and provide a report on completion of the proposed travel.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • be enrolled in the Master of Ecosystem Management and Conservation (or its successor), or
  • be enrolled in a masters degree by research or a doctor of philosophy in Forest Science,
  • have met the requirements for confirmation of their candidature, and have not consumed more than
    3 years (full-time equivalent) of candidature
  • be undertaking overseas travel

Please note, as part of the application process you are required to provide a personal statement and a letter of support from your supervisor. This will be considered as part of the committee's assessment.

Graduate Researchers need to apply for Study Away if travelling for research-related activities away from the University.

Selection criteria

The award is offered to the eligible student who is ranked highest by the selection panel based on their personal statement and statement of support from their supervisor. Students who have not received this award in the past will be given preference.

Outcome

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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