Established in 1975, Griffith University is regarded as one of Australia’s most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the most influential universities in the Asia-Pacific region.
They were the very first university in Australia to offer degrees in Asian studies and Environmental studies. Griffith presently offers more than 300 degrees across five campuses and is home to more than 43,000 students from 131 countries. Griffith is Australia’s ninth largest higher education provider.
Griffith University’s School of Public Health is currently seeking applications for the Eberhard Wenzel Scholarship for International Public health. The scholarship is in the hornor of the late Dr Eberhard Wenzel, who was an academic in the School of Public Health and worked in public health with a range of international health agencies for over 20 years. Dr Wenzel had a tremendous knowledge and understanding of public health issues facing humanity and his establishment of the Virtual Library for Public Health and the International Public Health Watch websites provided important means for him to engage with others who shared his passion for the field.
The objective of this Scholarship is to enable students to undertake research which will advance understanding of a public health topic relevant to the academic interests of the late Dr Eberhard Wenzel.
There is one Scholarship valued at $2000, for a student enrolled in either full or part-time study in the Master of Public Health (research option), Master of Health Services Management (Honours), Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (research option) or an Honours program with the School of Public Health. The intent of the scholarship is to support the thesis component of the student’s honours or masters program of study.
Selection will be based on review and assessment of applications.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on the following criteria.
The Scholarship is open to all applicants of:
– Griffith Health Group Honours Program enrolled with the School of Public Health
– Master of Public Health (research option),
– Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (research option) and
– Master of Health Services Management (honours).
The scholarship is open to both Australian residents and international students of the above named programs
The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of Grade Point Average (GPA), referees reports, applicant’s proposed project and relevance to Dr Eberhard Wenzel’s research interests and the applicant’s personal achievements.
Last date for submission of application is March 2,2012
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