Grace Vaughn Award 2011
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is now accepting applications for the Grace Vaughan Award – 2011.
The Award is offered annually, to commemorate the work of Grace Vaughan – teacher, social worker and parliamentarian – in the area of social justice and human rights. The award aims to:
- support activities characteristic of Grace’s own determination in qualifying herself to serve others; and
- provide benefits for those who share her concern for social justice and human rights.
Value
The award is valued at $2,500.
Eligibility
The following are eligible to apply for the Award:
- individuals wishing to pursue studies in the area of social justice and human rights at the University of Western Australia;
- individuals with a demonstrated scholarly or professional concern for social justice and human rights wishing to travel in Australia or overseas for further studies likely to be of benefit to the community; and
- individuals, practitioners and/or early career professionals with a demonstrated commitment in a particular field of social justice and human rights wishing to pursue studies or activities for the purpose of their professional development.
How to apply
Applicants are requested to submit the following documents:
- Application Form
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact details of two referees
- Detailed description of proposed use of the Award (250-500 words)
- Other supporting documentation (optional)
Send applications to the Administrative Officer (Governance), Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (M200), University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 OR submit in person to the Student Office, Arts Building, The University of Western Australia.
Application Closing Date: 1 November 2011.
