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.
Enquiries
Enquiries should be directed to:
Dr Alison Inglis
Room 340, East Tower
John Medley Building
T: +61 3 8344 7448
F: +61 3 8344 5494
Submissions
This form should be submitted to:
School front office
Room 216, West Tower
John Medley Building
Deadline for submissions
There are two (2) rounds of selection. All applications must be lodged by either:
- April 30 (for Round 1)
- August 31 (for Round 2)
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.