RESEARCH - Florence and Alexander Yule Memorial Scholarship

RESEARCH DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS

Pilgrim Theological College in partnership with the Uniting Church Synod of Victoria & Tasmania makes available a range of grants and scholarships to support students undertaking theological study. This funding aims to support access to theological education, and support students pursuing further study and research.

Scholarships for PhD students are administered through the University of Divinity’s competitive process. To apply click here.

Masters students undertaking a research component apply diectly through Pilgrim Theological College by 20th February (semester 1) and 20th July (semester 2).

If you have any questions about research study at Pilgrim please contact our research coordinator.

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Research Coordinator

Monica Melanchthon

BA, BD, ThM, PhD

research@pilgrim.edu.au

Joan Margaret Gilchrist PhD scholarship

This scholarship provides a Tuition Fee scholarship
(approximately $19,000) and a Stipend of $10,000 for up to three years to study a PhD in any discipline at Pilgrim Theological College in the University of Divinity. 

Eligibility criteria 

  1. The candidate must be a woman
  2. The candidate must be successfully admitted to commence a PhD at the University of Divinity through Pilgrim Theological College
  3. The candidate must have the capacity to make a contribution to theological scholarship and education in the Australian and Asia-Pacific region.

*This scholarship is currently held by Sarah Callista and will not be available in 2025

Robert James Brown scholarship (PhD or Masters)

The Robert James Brown scholarships are tuition fee scholarships for students enrolled in a research degree (Masters with a research component or PhD).  Successful PhD students will have their full tuition paid for up to three years (approximately $19,028 per annum). 

Eligibility criteria:

  • Graduate of Pilgrim or another UCA college, candidate for ministry, or UCA minister
  • Acceptance into a PhD or Masters with research component at Pilgrim.

*The Robert James Brown scholarship currently supports doctoral students, Annie Brophy & Kyle Moffitt.