Planning to attend ASC2025 in Perth? The SSA is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities to support student and early-career statistician participation for SSA members, provided by our branches.

 

  • Applications Open: Friday, 15 August

  • Applications Close: Friday, 22 August

  • Results Announced: Friday, 29 August

 

Please note that most scholarships require applicants to have an accepted abstract, so don’t forget to submit yours by 15 June!

 

Funding is available for SSA students and early career members to support expenses related to conference registration, travel, and accommodation costs.

 

SSA ACT

SSA ACT is offering up to $1,000 per recipient to support registration and travel expenses.

  • Open to SSA ACT student and early-career members

  • Applicants must be presenting a talk or poster

  • Funding reimbursed post-conference

 

Please prepare the following documents and submit a single PDF form containing:

  • A brief resume/CV of up to 2 pages

  • A short document (of no more than 200 words) describing why attending ASC 2025 will be beneficial for you and your statistical/data science career

  • A description of the costs and amounts you would like to be reimbursed

  • A statement declaring any other financial support you are receiving

 

Email your application as a single PDF to: ssacanberra@gmail.com

SSA NSW

SSA NSW is offering grants of up to $750 for registration, travel, and accommodation.

  • Open to SSA NSW student and early-career members

  • Applicants must be presenting a talk or poster

  • Membership required at time of application

Apply using this form: SSA NSW scholarship form 

SSA QLD

SSA Queensland will award up to two scholarships, each worth up to $1,000.

  • Open to Honours, Masters, and PhD students at QLD universities

  • Applicants must be SSA members and presenting a talk or poster at ASC2025

  • Award can be used for registration, travel, and accommodation (funding reimbursed post-conference)

  • Award recipients are required to submit to the SSA Queensland Branch Secretary a short summary (of approximately 250 to 500 words) of their presentation and their personal conference highlights within two weeks of the conclusion of the conference.

 

To apply, email the following to the SSA QLD Branch Secretary:

  • Personal details: name, email address and phone number and a short paragraph introducing yourself, your current degree and qualifications and/or career experience.

  • Evidence of enrolment at a Queensland university (e.g., picture of student ID card).

  • Evidence of acceptance of your talk or poster

  • Abstract of your talk or poster.

SSA SA

SSA SA will offer two scholarships of up to $550 each for in-person attendees.

  • Open to SSA SA student and early-career members

  • Priority given to those involved in branch activities

  • Covers registration; remainder can assist with travel

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

  • Career stage (e.g., 2nd-year PhD student)

  • Benefits of attending ASC2025

  • Any additional funding received

Email your application:  SSA SA branch secretary

SSA Vic & Tas

SSA Vic & Tas will provide some scholarships as a contribution to the cost of attending the conference. Full details regarding the funding amount and selection criteria will be provided before applications open on Friday, 15 August.

  • Open to SSA Vic & Tas student and early-career members

  • Membership required at time of application

  • Applicants must be presenting a poster or talk

Apply here: Vic & Tas scholarship form

SSA WA

As the host, SSA WA will not offer any scholarships in 2025. ECSS branch members who are interested in volunteering at the conference should contact the branch (ssa.wa.secretary@gmail.com) to express their interest.

 

Whether you're just starting your journey in statistics or building your early career, ASC2025 is a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, share your work, and grow your skills. We encourage all eligible members to apply for a scholarship and join us in Perth this December for a week of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.