USQ Master of Education Scholarship

The Faculty of Education will offer scholarships for students commencing a Master of Education degree program in Semester 1, 2 and 3 of each year.

• Two scholarships will be offered to students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2010.
• One scholarship will be offered to a student commencing their studies in Semester 2, 2010.
• One scholarship will be offered to a student commencing their studies in Semester 3, 2010.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• be citizens of Australia or have permanent resident status
• commence their postgraduate studies in the Master of Education program in the semester of scholarship application.

Selection Criteria

It is expected that applicants:

• have applied for entry into the Master of Education degree program offered by the Faculty of Education
• provide evidence of sustained commitment to and achievement in academic studies
• provide evidence of understanding of and enthusiasm for Teaching as a profession
• have demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional learning
• provide evidence of involvement in social service to the community
• submit a brief statement (maximum one page) providing information relating to how this scholarship will affect applicants financial situation, personal circumstances and academic standing.

Conditions

• All new applicants for the Master of Education degree are eligible to apply for the scholarships.

The scholarship will be forfeited if:

• the recipient changes their program of study to a program offered by another Faculty or University 
  Note:  Where a scholarship recipient changes their program of study to another Masters program offered by the Faculty of Education (excluding the Master of Learning and Development), the scholarship will be retained.
• the recipient cancels their enrolment in the program
• the recipient fails any course in the program
• The scholarship will be paid directly to the student via electronic funds transfer (EFT) as a stipend of $250 per course after the last date to drop courses per semester
• Exemptions/credit for prior study will not be covered by the scholarship
• It is expected that students enrol in a minimum of two courses per semester
• Scholarships are not transferable to other students in any circumstances
• The Faculty reserves the right not to award all or some of the scholarships in a given semester and/or year
• Applications must be received by the closing date and in writing on the USQ application form provided.
  

Applications

To apply for this scholarship, you must complete a ScholarshipsApplication (pdf 502 kb) Please make sure you attach the documentation requested in Sections 3 and 4 of the application form.

A Statement of Support signed by either an employer or independent referee should be supplied.

Forward applications to:

Scholarships Officer
Student Services
University of Southern Queensland
West Street
Toowoomba Qld 4350

Applications for Semester 1, 2010 close on 30 January, 2010.
Applications for Semester 2, 2010 close on 9 July, 2010.
Applications for Semester 3, 2010 close on 29 October, 2010.

Further Information

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