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, 2011.
• One scholarship will be offered to a student commencing their studies in Semester 2, 2011.
• One scholarship will be offered to a student commencing their studies in Semester 3, 2011.

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 USQ Postgraduate Scholarships Application (PDF 108 KB) Please make sure you attach the documentation requested in Sections 3 and 4 of the application form.

A (pdf 338kb)Statement of Support  signed by either an employer or independent referee should be supplied. (Please note Questions 1 and 2 are not relevant for this scholarship and therefore do not require completion).

Forward applications to:

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

Applications for Semester 1, 2011 close on 28 January, 2011.
Applications for Semester 2, 2011 close on 1 July, 2011.
Applications for Semester 3, 2011 close on 28 October, 2011.

Further Information

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