The Australian National University is a national research university located in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Its main campus in Acton encompasses seven teaching and research colleges, in addition to several national academies and institutes.

Each year the ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences and the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific offer up to 30 awards known as the “Ethel Tory Language Scholarship”.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for students undertaking full-time language study.

Eligible Nationalities: Domestic or international students can apply for these scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria: The award will be available each year to a continuing ANU student who is:
A domestic or international student; however, international students may not use the scholarship for study in their country of birth or citizenship, and,
Currently studying language at an intermediate/advanced (or equivalent) level within their undergraduate degree as approved by the Ethel Tory Language Scholarship Committee.
Applicants undertaking language study outside Australia (Asian, Australian Indigenous, European and Middle Eastern Languages) must study full time while overseas in one of the following categories:
Language courses conducted off shore by ANU and approved for credit towards the student’s ANU degree;
Language courses offered by an approved international higher education provider and approved for credit towards the student’s ANU degree; or
A program of study, offered by an approved international higher education provider, delivered in a foreign language and approved for credit towards the student’s ANU degree.
Applicants undertaking language study of Australian Indigenous Languages within Australia must study full time in region in one of the following categories:
Australian Indigenous Language courses conducted by ANU and approved for credit towards the student’s ANU degree; or
Australian Indigenous Language courses offered by an approved higher education provider and approved for credit towards the student’s ANU degree.
Previous recipients of the Ethel Tory Language Scholarship are ineligible to apply.

Method of Application:

The following documents should be sent, as scanned attachments, via email. Please state your name, degree and language to be studied in the subject line of the email.

  • Itemised quotation of travel costs from a travel agent
  • Citizenship documentation (international students only)
  • Access and equity supporting documentation, as required

Applicants must complete and submit the online application form.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 6, 2018