The Centenary Trust for Women has provided funds to the University of Western Australia (`the University') to establish a scholarship in recognition of Margaret Herley's support of the Trust. This scholarship aims to assist and encourage an eligible female student, who demonstrates an interest in Humanities, to undertake a major in History or English. For the past two decades Margaret Herley has served on the Centenary Trust for Women, promoting the on-going studies by female students at the University. In more recent years, Margaret chaired the Scholarship Sub-Committee which oversaw the naming and the criteria set for many of the Centenary Trust scholarships now in existence. Her education commenced in Cunderdin, a small town in rural Western Australia, then secondary years spent in boarding school followed by years at The University of Western Australia concluding in a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History. In the years following, Margaret taught in both WA and in NSW predominantly in the areas of History and English, completing her professional career as Principal of Iona Presentation College.
- Status Opening Soon
- Applications open 15/12/2025
- Applications close 03/03/2026
- Value $15,000.00
- Number offered 1
Eligibility
To be eligible to be considered for the scholarship, an applicant must—
(a) be an Australian Citizen;
(b) be a female student;
(c) be enrolled in major in History or English and Literary Studies; and
(d) have completed at least 48 points towards their course
Benefits
The Centenary Trust for Women has provided funds to the University of Western Australia ('the University') to establish a scholarship in recognition of Margaret Herley's support of the Trust. This scholarship aims to assist and encourage an eligible female student, who demonstrates an interest in Humanities, to undertake a major in History or English.
For the past two decades Margaret Herley has served on the Centenary Trust for Women, promoting the on-going studies by female students at the University. In more recent years, Margaret chaired the Scholarship Sub-Committee which oversaw the naming and the criteria set for many of the Centenary Trust scholarships now in existence.
Her education commenced in Cunderdin, a small town in rural Western Australia, then secondary years spent in boarding school followed by years at The University of Western Australia concluding in a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History. In the years following, Margaret taught in both WA and in NSW predominantly in the areas of History and English, completing her professional career as Principal of Iona Presentation College.