Applications are invited for Samstag Scholarships, for study overseas in the visual arts from 2011.The University of South Australia offers the scholarships on behalf of the Trustee of the estate of Gordon Samstag, late of Naples, Florida USA.Each 2011 scholarship is intended to cover the reasonable costs for a period of twelve months overseas, and includes a tax-exempt stipend equivalent to US$37,000 (United States dollars), plus return airfares and institutional fees for one academic year.
The following are eligible:
- Graduates, of not more than five years standing by 30 June 2010, of a studio-based course at an Australian institution of higher education;
- All applicants must be either Australian citizens or have permanent residency status, and be at least 18 years of age. Persons currently overseas may apply provided they are otherwise eligible in accordance with the above.
Samstag guidelines and application forms are only available to applicants as downloads from the Samstag website.
Applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully.
Applications close on 30 June 2010.
