Bernard J Lustig Memorial Scholarship

BERNARD J LUSTIG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2026

TRAVEL GRANT APPLICANTS:

The value of the scholarship covers the cost of airfares to most parts of the world. While visiting overseas countries can undoubtedly be a life-enriching experience, to be successful, applicants are expected to have a very specific purpose in mind. Professional development courses, conferences, semester programs/exchange at an overseas university or college are common examples of specific purposes.

Bearing in mind that travel grants are given to outstanding student leaders, we also request some explanation of how the intended program might be expected to enhance your leadership skills.

We also look for details of how far your planning has progressed. If your application is highly regarded but you are still awaiting a response from an overseas institution, we may be prepared to wait for a reasonable time before announcing our decision.

Importantly, before transferring any funds to you, we require relevant documentary evidence (e.g., an invoice from a travel agent or a copy of an e-ticket).

POST GRADUATE RESEARCH APPLICANTS:

The post-graduate research category of the scholarship is intended for students pursuing a doctorate or a master’s degree by thesis. Students undertaking a master’s degree purely by coursework are excluded from consideration. There is a grey area in which a master’s coursework program may include a substantial minor research project. Some details of the nature of your intended research are required, including a statement from a supervisor that the research plan has been approved.

As the cost of enrolling for a higher degree course is far greater than the value of this scholarship, we request that applicants illustrate how the scholarship funds would be utilised, e.g., for purchasing a piece of equipment or participating in a relevant conference. Support for enrolment fees or living expenses is unlikely to be successful.

REFEREES:

Contact details of a minimum of two referees are required as part of your application. Please ensure that at least one of your referees is someone who can provide an assessment of your capability to pursue your chosen research project or, if you are applying for a travel grant, to benefit from the program you have chosen.

If your application is short-listed, we contact your referees.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name of Applicant(Required)

First Last

Date of Birth(Required)

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Email(Required)

Mobile Number(Required)

Name of Tertiary institution in which you are currently enrolled

Degree

Subjects undertaken

Awards received (if any). Type N/A if not applicable.

Are you applying for a Post-Graduate Research (PGR) award or a Travel Grant (TG)?(Required)

Post-Graduate Research (PGR)

Travel Grant (TG)

Please provide:(Required)

a) For Travel Grants, an explanation of how you would expect this experience to assist in your development as a leader.

b) For Research Grants, please provide an explanation of how the scholarship grant would be used to assist your research.

If applying for a Travel Grant:

a) What is the study program you will be participating in? Please include link to website with further information.

a) What are your intended dates of travel?

If the cost of your intended research project or travel plan exceeds the value of the scholarship, describe the other sources of funding that you have already obtained or will seek to obtain to meet the budget.

Please provide details of your Secondary School education

Which secondary school did you attend?

In which year did you complete Year 12?

VCE results

Awards (if any). N/A if not applicable.

Describe your involvment in leadership at school or youth groups/organisations outside school during your school years(Required)

You are required to upload a copy of your academic transcript/s later in the application.

Describe your current involvement and achievements in leadership at university or in the wider community

Describe your involvement in Jewish community life.

Describe your involvement in wider community life.

REFEREES

Please provide details of referee #1

Name(Required)

First Last

Professional position

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Please provide details of referee #2

Name(Required)

First Last

Professional position

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Please provide details of referee #3

Name(Required)

First Last

Professional position

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Please upload your academic transcript and copies of other relevant documents supporting your application.(Required)

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Bernard J Lustig Memorial Scholarship