Alan and Helen Ross Forestry Education Scholarship | Australian National University – Australia

Location: Australia

Program: Postgraduate Degree

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: Up to 2 years

Deadline: Not Specified

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The Alan and Helen Ross Forestry Education Scholarship is offered by the Fenner School of Environment & Society at the Australian National University (ANU) to support a Papua New Guinea (PNG) citizen with interests and experience in PNG forests and forestry to study a graduate coursework program in forests. Funding for the award has been provided by the Alan and Helen Ross Forestry Education Scholarship Trust, which honours the life and work of Alan and Helen Ross, longtime residents of PNG who were deeply committed to its future. Alan Ross was a highly respected figure in forestry in PNG, mentoring many of his PNG colleagues. Only one scholarship is offered per competition, and continuation of the award is based on a full-time study load. Applications must be submitted by email to fses.coursework.enquiries@anu.edu.au by the due date.

The Australian National University (ANU) is a world-leading research university located in Canberra, Australia’s capital city. Consistently ranked among the top universities in the world and number one in Australia, ANU is known for its outstanding research output, distinguished faculty, and commitment to public policy and global engagement. The Fenner School of Environment & Society is one of ANU’s leading research and teaching schools, specialising in interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges including forests, ecology, sustainability, and resource management. The Alan and Helen Ross Forestry Education Scholarship reflects ANU’s dedication to supporting international students from the Pacific region and advancing forestry education in Papua New Guinea.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

$100,000 per annum (paid per semester for up to 2 years)
Coverage includes ANU fees, living allowance, travel and fieldwork costs
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:

Must be an international student visa holder with Papua New Guinea citizenship
Must hold an undergraduate qualification in forestry or a related discipline; or, in exceptional cases, does not hold such a qualification but possesses equivalent extensive professional experience in forestry
Must receive an offer of admission to one of the following programs: Master of Forests; Graduate Diploma in Science; or Graduate Certificate in Forests

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Recipients are selected based on academic merit. Applications are assessed on the basis of a completed application form, a written statement of no more than two pages outlining the proposed degree, the goals of study, and anticipated benefits to both the candidate and Papua New Guinea, a curriculum vitae of no more than three pages with examples of academic or professional work, academic transcripts for prior tertiary studies, and nominations of three referees — at least one of whom can speak to the candidate’s academic capability and at least one of whom can speak to their professional work.