Education – Continuing Student (Academic Excellence)

In 2012 the Faculty of Education will offer a scholarship to a continuing student enrolled in any Bachelor of Education degree program at the University of Southern Queensland.

Scholarship value

The scholarship has a value of $2,500 ($500 per semester for 5 semesters). The scholarship will be used for the purchase of prescribed textbooks, stationery or equipment for use in connection with the student's program and/or for attendance at one professional development activity related to the student's program of study, approved by the Associate Dean (Academic). Normally, purchase of books and stationery would be through the USQ Bookshop, though other arrangements may be considered by the Faculty.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

be currently enrolled at USQ in a Bachelor of Education degree
have completed their first year of full-time study
intend to continue full-time enrolment at USQ until completion of a Bachelor of Education degree.

Conditions

students already holding other undergraduate scholarships may be deemed ineligible
successful applicants who are offered other scholarships may be required to relinquish one of the offers
applicants must meet the following selection criteria:

Performance at first-year level;
Perceived potential to satisfactorily complete a Bachelor of Education degree;
Perceived benefit from receipt of the Undergraduate Continuing Scholarship for Education.

the selection panel may decide to interview some candidates
any other scholarship, bursary, award or benefit to which the applicant is entitled will also be taken into account
a high level of academic achievement is expected
the scholarship will be forfeited if:

the recipient fails any courses in the program; and/or
the recipient cancels their enrolment in the program and/or
the recipient changes their program of study to a degree program offered by another Faculty.

the decision of the selection panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Payment

The allocation will be available for the purchase of prescribed textbooks, stationery and appropriate equipment, including second-hand goods, in accordance with USQ purchasing regulations. There will be no cash allocation.

Selection criteria

demonstrate sustained high achievement in university studies (a grade point average of 6.0 or above)
demonstrate valuable contribution to the University community and fellow students
demonstrate leadership among fellow students
demonstrate sustained effective participation in:

professional activities
community and social service
activities for youth

demonstrate through a philosophy statement, your understanding of:

children/students as learners
the multiple roles of the teacher
the importance of cultural and social sensitivities
inclusive education; and
curriculum.

Applications

To ensure the selection criteria are met applicants must:

state their reasons for applying for the scholarship and how they believe they would benefit from receipt of the scholarship
provide evidence of sustained high achievement in their university studies.
submit a personal statement and reflection on their teacher education experiences to-date (up to 2 pages)
provide evidence of their valued contribution to their fellow students, the University, the wider community and leadership.

To apply for this Scholarship you must complete the USQ Continuing Students Scholarship Application Form (PDF* 83KB), and forward the application and all supporting documents to:

Private and Confidential
The Scholarships Officer
Student Services
University of Southern Queensland
West Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350.

Closing date

Applications for this scholarship must be received by 5.00pm Friday 28 October 2011.

Further information

Faculty of Education
Phone: +61 7 4631 2356
Email: studyedu@usq.edu.au