Cecilie Anne Sloane Postgraduate English Creative Writing Research Scholarship at University of Queensland 2025

About the Scholarship:

Established in 2006 in memory of Cecilie Anne Sloane, a former tutor and lecturer in the Department of English at The University of Queensland, and maintained by the income from a perpetual endowment fund set up by a gift from her brother-in-law, RF (Ron) Diamond, and her sister, HM (Helen) Diamond. The purpose of the scholarship is to enable a Higher Degree by Research candidate to undertake English language creative writing research within The University of Queensland.

Eligibility for the Cecilie Anne Sloane Postgraduate English Creative Writing Research Scholarship:

• Open to all nationalities.
• Applicants must be PhD candidates researching in the field of creative writing.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic Achievement and Potential for Scholastic Success
• The quality of academic and research work throughout your academic career, including demonstrated aptitude, suitability, and potential for original research
• Experience and achievement in English language creative writing
• Any other matters the selection committee sees fit.

Documents Required:

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria, noting academic and creative writing achievements, and stating how the $2000 would be used to support their research
• The version of the prospectus as at the time of confirmation
• A copy of your Confirmation Milestone report.