The Fund
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation is committed to promoting and supporting the highest quality space activities in Australia and to driving progress in education, research and innovation.
A key part of our mission is to create educational opportunities for Australian students and researchers and The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Education Fund has been established for this purpose. The Foundation is inviting applications for financial assistance in the form of scholarships, awards and prizes for high school and tertiary students.
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation was incorporated in July 2020 as a not-for-profit company governed by a board of directors with power to receive grants and donations and to provide financial support for programs and projects consistent with its objects.
The Foundation is committed to driving progress at a national level in education, research and innovation. The Andy Thomas Space Foundation Education Fund provides financial assistance for deserving projects to deserving young Australians. The aims of the Education Fund are:
igniting a curiosity for space and related scientific activities
The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in contributing to the success of the Andy Thomas Space Foundation Education Fund. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are encouraged to apply.
The Program
The Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program is an intensive, five-week program, involving the international, intercultural, and interdisciplinary educational philosophy for which the International Space University (ISU) is renowned. Open to qualified Australian and international participants from all disciplines, the eleventh SH-SSP will be conducted on campus from 16 January to 17 February 2023.
Conducted jointly by the International Space University (a non-profit university headquartered in Strasbourg France) and the University of South Australia, the program is attended by:
The program provides a well-rounded overview of the key principles and concepts in:
The SHSSP is tailored to delivering cutting-edge knowledge relevant to industry professionals in space organisations, government and the defence services, educators, graduate researchers and undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of study.
The scholarship benefits
The Andy Thomas Scholarship covers the full cost of the on campus program of $17,000 for attendance at the Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program from 16 January to 17 February 2023.
Applications will be evaluated according to the criteria listed below, and scholarships will be awarded to the applicants whose applications address the award criteria best.
Who is eligible to apply?
University graduates and undergraduates who have successfully completed two years of their studies at the time of the program:
Special consideration will be given to female applicants and applicants with an indigenous background and/or from rural or regional areas.
Selection criteria
A selection committee will review enrolment documents and select the scholarship winner. The selection committee will consist of representatives of the Foundation, ISU and UniSA. The Selection Committee will select the scholarship winner taking into account:
To be valid, applications must be lodged before midnight on the closing date set out above.
Documentation required
All applications will be evaluated on the basis of the information and supporting documents lodged as part of the online enrolment process at http://www.isunet.edu/apply-online-shssp
(All eligible applicants, including those who have already enrolled, will be automatically considered unless an applicant specifically requests not to be considered by sending an email to inquiries.sh-ssp@isunet.edu)
Conditions of award of scholarship
The scholarship winner may be requested to contribute to the Foundation as follows:
Publicity
Foundation reserves the right to publish information about successful applicants as set out in the winner’s enrolment documents.
Deadline for applications
10 November 2022.
Notification
The winners of the scholarship will be notified no later than 30 November 2022.