The Eugenie La Gerche Scholarship
A scholarship for Honours, Postgraduate Diploma and Research Postgraduate Art History students
About the benefactor
Eugenie La Gerche, graduate of The University of Melbourne and generous benefactor, made available the Scholarship bearing her name to assist deserving Art History students particularly those experiencing financial hardship. Eugenie La Gerche graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of Melbourne in the 1930s and subsequently edited Farrago. Eugenie later took up watercolour painting, exhibiting in The Atheneum Gallery in 1957. Eugenie was also a benefactor to the Faculty of Science and, with her husband, founded the Hugh and Eugenie Johnston Scholarship for medical students.
Potential candidates
The Eugenie La Gerche Scholarship will be awarded to needy and deserving Fourth Year Honours and Postgraduate Art History student/s demonstrating potential for up to $5,000 (five thousand dollars) or part thereof. Special consideration will be given to students experiencing financial hardship. The scholarship will normally be used to support a research project or comparable activity.
Applications
The Eugenie La Gerche Scholarship application form is available to download and print.
Applicants must answer all questions. A copy of your current enrolment record must be attached.
Enquiries
Enquiries should be directed to:
Head of Art History
Room G21, Ground Floor
Elisabeth Murdoch Building
Tel: +61 3 8344 7448
Fax: +61 3 8344 5563
Submissions
This form should be returned to:
Research Administrator
Jessica Rose
Graduate and Research Administrator:
Art History, Creative Writing, Creative Arts
Room 135, First Floor
Elisabeth Murdoch Building
Tel: +61 3 8344 6870
Fax: +61 3 8344 5563
Deadline for submissions
There are two (2) rounds of selection. All applications must be lodged by either:
- June 13 (for Round 1)
- August 31 (for Round 2)
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.