Featured byAustralian National University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$ 24,000 per annum
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Each year the National Security College (‘the College’) may offer a number of awards known as the Dr Margot McCarthy Memorial Scholarship for Women in Security (‘the Award’).
The objectives of the Award are to foster domestic talent in women in national security policy and attract high quality applicants who may otherwise have been excluded due to financial constraints and who can demonstrate long-term commitment to a career in National Security in either the public service or policy research.
Funding for this Award has been provided by the National Security College.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a stipend of a maximum of $36,000 ($24,000 per annum) paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester, for the duration of the program (up to 72 units).
The recipient is responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date as set out by the University each session. Recipients of the Award are responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.
Eligibility
The Award is available to an ANU student commencing or continuing their studies in 2025 who:
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
Australian
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
06 Dec 2026
As well as applying for admission to the Master of National Security Policy, applicants must:
Complete the application form
Attach a statement of aims of no more than 500 words to support their application
A current Curriculum Vitae of no more than 3 pages attached as part of the application
Two (2) academic written references.