2026 Edna Maskell Scholarship at Curtin University

The late Mrs Edna Maskell, widow of a former Curtin staff member, generously established the Edna Maskell Scholarship,  to support students enrolled in a postgraduate course in Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Science, to enable practicum placements or professional development opportunities (e.g. industry conference) that will enhance their studies and increase their opportunities after graduation.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 25, 2026
• Value$3,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorCurtin University
• City to studyWestern Australia
• School to studyCurtin University
• Course to studyInformation Science , Information and Library Studies , Information and Library Science , Records Management and Archives
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The Scholarship will provide the following support (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits):

• A one-off cash payment of up to $3,000.

The scholarship can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards, such as travel, accommodation, conference/workshop registration, and costs associated with their practicum placement or a professional development opportunity. 

Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Scholarship:

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, the holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa, New Zealand citizen or International student
• Enrolled in an at least 25 credits of an eligible course at Curtin University in Semester 1, 2026
• Must have completed at least 75 credits of your current course of study at the time of application
• Experiencing financial hardship
• Must have a minimum CWA of 50
• Be interested in participting in a study tour/travel experience offered by Curtin

Eligible courses

• Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies
• Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Science
• Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives
• Graduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management
• Master of Information Science
• Master of Information Science (Extended)

Double degrees considered.

Please note:

• OUA students are also eligible to apply, however must be enrolled in a full award eligible course (as above). Students enrolled in single subjects (non-award) through OUA are not eligible to apply.

Selection Process

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Your event/activity/travel experience must:
    • Comply with Curtin’s travel process and associated student travel procedures as outlined on the Student Travel Support webpage.
    • This includes submitting and receiving approval for all associated FRA’s/TOP requests.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Online Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Scholarship webpage.