(Established in 1994 as a tangible memorial to the life and contribution of Anne Lyons (nee Byrne), a scholar, wife and teacher who died of cancer in 1987 at the age of 42 and whose prevailing passion was the study and pursuit of social justice in Australia.)

1. The Scholarship will have a value of up to $6,000.

2. The Scholarship will be open to any postgraduate student in the final year of study on any campus of the University. The Scholarship may be in the form of either a travelling fellowship for one semester to carry out relevant research into an area of social justice, or a visiting fellowship for a suitable local or overseas scholar to attend Australian Catholic University for one semester.

3. Applications should include –

1. details of the applicant’s research fellowship/placement in the area of social justice, including evidence that the applicant has been accepted into this placement;
2. a budget estimate outlining airfares and accommodation expenses;
3. a copy of the applicant’s academic transcript; and
4. two referee reports, one academic from the Head of School or Course Coordinator and one personal.
   

4. One Scholarship may be awarded each year on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of the Dean of each Faculty and the Director of the Australian Catholic University Foundation.

Applications for 2009 ACU Scholarships and Bursaries are now open and will close 5pm (AEDT) Friday 6 March, 2009.