Education - Academic Excellence Scholarship
In 2012 the Faculty of Education will offer an annual scholarship to Year 12 students attending schools in the Darling Downs, South-West Queensland, Springfield or Fraser Coast areas who successfully apply for entry to any Bachelor of Education degree program, or any combined degree program incorporating a Bachelor of Education, at the University of Southern Queensland.
Scholarship value
The scholarship has a value of $2,500 ($500 per semester for five semesters). The scholarship will be used for the purchase of prescribed textbooks, stationery or equipment for use in connection with the student's program. Normally, purchase of books and stationery would be through the USQ Bookshop, though other arrangements may be considered by the Faculty.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
start their studies, in a Bachelor of Education, or any combined degree program incorporating a Bachelor of Education, full-time on-campus at USQ in Semester 1, 2012
attend Year 12 in schools located in the Darling Downs, South-West Queensland, Springfield or Fraser Coast area
be less than 21 years of age on 31 January of the year in which the scholarship is awarded
have a high level of academic achievement.
Conditions
Applications must be received by the closing date and in writing on the USQ application form provided
Recipients must enrol on a full-time basis
The scholarship will be forfeited if, during the Scholarship period, the recipient:
fails any courses in the program
cancels their enrolment in the program
changes their program of study to a degree program offered by another Faculty
The decision of the selection panel will be 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
Applicants must:
be eligible to receive a Tertiary Entrance Statement
have an outstanding OP Score (1 to 5)
provide evidence of awards/acknowledgements of outstanding achievements
demonstrate evidence of sustained contributions to the school's learning community e.g. school captain, school forums, prefect, sport, debating, music, clubs etc)
demonstrate evidence of understanding of teaching as a profession
demonstrate evidence of enthusiasm for and commitment to education
demonstrate evidence of involvement in social service to the community
meet the eligibility requirements outlined above.
Applications
To apply for this Scholarship you must complete the USQ Scholarship Application Form (PDF* 158KB), and forward the application and supporting documents to:
Private and Confidential
The Scholarships Officer
Student Services
Univerity of Southern Queensland
West Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350
To ensure the Selection Criteria are met applicants must provide the following:
a copy of the latest school report for Year 12
details of extra-curricular activities, within and outside the school
information about any prizes awarded
reasons for wishing to pursue a career in education (one-page typed statement or equivalent) (refer to Selection Criteria 5 and 6)
any other information considered relevant.
Closing date
Applications must be received by 5.00pm Friday 28 October 2011.
Further information
University of Southern Queensland
Faculty of Education
Phone: +61 7 4631 2356
Email: studyedu@usq.edu.au
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