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Summer Vacation Scholarship Scheme

The Australian War Memorial provides Summer Vacation Scholarships for history students in the third or fourth year of an undergraduate course, early-stage postgraduate studies, or museum or public history courses. To be eligible, students need to have completed a BA or equivalent in history or a related discipline.

This is an exciting opportunity for students hoping to make history their career. Scholars acquire skills in public history by working with staff in the Memorial's Military History Section, learn about the range and significance of the Memorial's collections, and gain an understanding of a historian’s work in a cultural institution.

You will need an excellent academic record and an ability to think imaginatively and work collaboratively. While you do not need a background in military history, you will need a willingness to engage with the subject. If military history is your particular interest, you will gain valuable experience by working with some of Australia's leading experts.

Each scholar is allocated a project relating to the Memorial’s research interests. At the end of the scholarship period, scholars give a short web-based presentation to staff and members of the public. After the scholarship period, scholars submit a written report.

Applications for 2024 scholarships will open in early September 2023. Please check this page closer to the date to download the application form.

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About the scholarships

The Australian War Memorial provides Summer Vacation Scholarships for history students at the end of the third or fourth year of an undergraduate course, undertaking early-stage postgraduate studies, or enrolled in museum or public history courses. To be eligible to apply, students need to have completed a BA or equivalent in history or a related discipline by the beginning of the scholarship.

This is an exciting opportunity for students hoping to make history their career. Scholars acquire skills in public history by working with staff in the Memorial's Military History Section, learn about the range and significance of the Memorial's collections, and gain an understanding of a historian’s work in a major cultural institution.

You will need an excellent academic record, as well as an ability to think imaginatively and work collaboratively. While you do not need a background in military history, you will need a willingness to engage with the subject. If military history is your particular interest, you will gain valuable experience by working intensively with some of Australia's leading experts in the field.

Each scholar is allocated a project relating to the Memorial’s research interests. At the end of their scholarship period, scholars give a short presentation to staff and interested members of the public via webinar. After the scholarship period, scholars submit a written report on their project.

For further information please contact,
Meghan Adams
Military History Section
Australian War Memorial
GPO Box 345
Canberra ACT 2601

Phone: (02) 6206 9835
Email: Summer.Scholars@awm.gov.au

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Last updated: 28 February 2023

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