Education – Continuing Student (Academic Excellence)
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 five [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:
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Be currently enrolled at USQ in a Bachelor of Education degree.
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Have completed their first year of full-time study.
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Intend to continue full-time enrolment at USQ until completion of a Bachelor of Education degree.
Conditions
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Students already holding other undergraduate scholarships may be deemed ineligible.
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Successful applicants who are offered other scholarships may be required to relinquish one of the offers.
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Applicants must meet the following selection criteria:
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Performance at first-year level;
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Perceived potential to satisfactorily complete a Bachelor of Education degree;
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Perceived benefit from receipt of the Undergraduate Continuing Scholarship for Education.
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The selection panel may decide to interview some candidates.
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Any other scholarship, bursary, award or benefit to which the applicant is entitled will also be taken into account
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A high level of academic achievement is expected.
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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.
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The scholarship will be forfeited if:
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the recipient fails any courses in the program; and/or
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the recipient cancels their enrolment in the program and/or
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the recipient changes their program of study to a degree program offered by another Faculty.
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The decision of the selection panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Selection Criteria
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Demonstrate sustained high achievement in university studies (a grade point average of 6.0 or above).
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Demonstrate through a philosophy statement, your understanding of:
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Children/students as learners;
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The multiple roles of the teacher;
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The importance of cultural and social sensitivities;
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Inclusive education; and
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Curriculum.
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Demonstrate valuable contribution to the university community and fellow students.
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Demonstrate leadership among fellow students
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Demonstrate sustained effective participation in:
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Professional activities
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Community and social service
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Activities for youth.
Applications
To ensure the selection criteria are met applicants must provide the following information:
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State their reasons for applying for the scholarship and how they believe they would benefit from receipt of the scholarship.
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Provide evidence of sustained high achievement in their university studies.
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Provide a philosophy statement (one typed page or equivalent) (refer to selection criteria 2).
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Provide evidence of their valued contribution to their fellow students, the university community and leadership.
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Provide evidence of their service to the community and to youth.
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Provide information about any other scholarship, bursary, award or benefit to which they are entitled.
To apply for this scholarship, you must forward a completed Continuing students application form 2009 (PDF 204 kb) to:
The Scholarships Officer
Student Services
USQ
Toowoomba
QLD 4350.
Closing date
The closing date for applications is Friday 30 October 2009.
Further Information
For further information please contact Melanie Cameron.