Summer Vacation Scholarship Scheme

About the scholarships

The Summer Vacation Scholarship Scheme provides an exciting opportunity for students hoping to make history their career.

Summer Scholars will:

• 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
• Gain an understanding of a historian’s work in a cultural institution

To apply, applicants must be:

• history students undertaking postgraduate studies or
• entering their Honours (fourth) year of an undergraduate course

The scholarships are also open to students enrolled in museum or public history courses.

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.

For further information please contact,
Michael Kelly

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