Jenny Liney Scholarship
Applications are now open
Applications for the 2025 scholarship are now open.
The closing date is Friday 17 January 2025.
About the scholarship
The scholarship recognises the contribution of Jenny Liney OAM to the development and maintenance of the Wallace Herbarium housed at the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden. Jenny’s role as voluntary coordinator of the Herbarium over a period of many years has ensured the Herbarium continues as an important scientific collection of specimen plants from the Eurobodalla region.
The annual scholarship of up to $5000 will support students from the Eurobodalla Shire who commence or are continuing tertiary studies in a field related to the natural sciences such as botany, horticulture, conservation, or environmental studies.
The scholarship is funded by Friends of the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden through donations and fundraising activities.
Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to maintain a relationship with the Botanic Garden through sharing their learning with the Friends and staff of the Garden, as appropriate.
Term of the scholarship
The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis for a period of one year. Recipients of the scholarship are eligible to apply for the scholarship in subsequent years, provided they are continuing studies in a relevant discipline at tertiary level.
At the discretion of the Selection Committee, a number of partial scholarships may be awarded. Where no suitable candidates apply, the Committee may decide not to grant a scholarship in any particular year.
Eligibility
- A student commencing or continuing a post-secondary qualification in a field of the natural sciences.
- Resident of Eurobodalla Shire at some point within the previous five years.
- A commitment to environmental conservation, research, or environmental education objectives.
- Demonstrated academic success at secondary school (for commencing students) and successful progress within study program (for continuing or higher-level students).
If a scholarship awardee fails to commence their studies after being awarded a scholarship, the scholarship will be forfeited.
Payment process
The scholarship is payable in three amounts - $2000, $2000 and $1000. The first payment is subject to confirmation of enrolment. The second payment will be subject to successful completion of the first semester of study. The final payment will be subject to the successful completion of the second semester of study. Payments will be made directly to a nominated bank account.
Selection of successful scholarship awardee(s)
A Scholarship Committee of the Friends of the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden will assess applications and determine the successful scholarship awardee(s).
Shortlisted candidates for a scholarship will be interviewed by the selection committee in late January 2025.
Privacy
All applications will be administered in accordance with privacy legislation. No information provided by applicants will be used for a purpose other than the assessment of the application for a scholarship or for administration of the scholarship.
Applications will be destroyed following the selection process.
How to apply
To apply for the Jenny Liney Scholarship, complete the application form:
Send your completed form by 17 January 2025:
- by email: friends@erbg.org.au
- by post: Friends of the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden Inc.
PO Box 1068, Batemans Bay NSW 2536 - keep a copy for your records.
More information
All enquiries about the scholarship, including the selection process, should be directed to the Secretary, Friends of Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden: