Dr Arthur Pryor Scholarship

The Dr Arthur Pryor Scholarship was established with a generous donation from Dr Arthur Pryor's family.

This scholarship supports commencing full-time students with high academic achievements studying a degree in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences majoring in Physics or Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Key details

Applications close

Friday, 13 November 2026, 11:59PM

Study level

Undergraduate

Student type

Domestic

Award value
(Direct payment)

$5,000 per year

Duration

Up to 3 years

About the scholarship

Arthur Pryor was a brilliant student of Physics and Electrical Engineering. His career took him to the UK, New Zealand and back to Australia. He made major research contributions in under-water acoustics, neutron and thermal physics. He co-authored Thermal Vibrations in Crystallography and shared the 1964 Syme Prize with AINSE co-workers - awarded for the best science contribution in any discipline in Australia. He taught PHYS242 in its beginnings in 1985 through to 1995.

Duration

This scholarship applies for up to 3 years subject to meeting ongoing eligibility critera.

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an Australian citizen, or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa.
  • Be a current school leaver; or have taken a gap year.
  • Be commencing a full-time undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in Session 1 2027.
  • Be undertaking study in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences majoring in Physics or Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Applicable courses

How to apply

Application for this scholarship can be made by completing the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) online scholarship application form. Successful applicant will be selected based on:

  • Academic merit.
  • Demonstrated achievement and contribution.
  • Future aspirations and commitment to studies in Physics or Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Demonstrated impact of scholarship.
  • Preference will be given to students who come from regional or remote NSW.