Faculty of Education – Dean’s Bursary for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students

In 2013, the Faculty of Education will offer two Dean’s Bursaries to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in recognition of the special role that Indigenous educators play within their community.

Value

The scholarship will have a maximum value of $2500.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must:

• be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
• be studying on-campus or online 
• be enrolled in up to 4 study units in each of Semester One and Semester Two of each year of study 
• commence their studies in an undergraduate or postgraduate Education degree or 
• continue their studies in an undergraduate or postgraduate Education degree (have completed at least the first year of the degree).

Selection criteria

Applicants will: 

• provide evidence of Indigenous background
• provide evidence of academic achievement eg. High School report card or post-secondary academic history as applicable
• provide evidence of financial hardship. Please refer to "Frequently asked questions - What documents should I attach to show financial hardship?"
• submit a personal statement indicating:
  • demonstrated commitment to academic studies
  • demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career as an educator 
  • demonstrated evidence of involvement in social service in the community.

How to apply

Students commencing study in Semester 1, 2013 must complete the USQ Scholarship Application Form (PDF* 147KB).

Students studying during 2012 must complete the USQ Continuing Students Scholarships Application Form (PDF* 95KB).

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
AUSTRALIA

Closing date

Further information

University of Southern Queensland
Phone:  1800 269 500
Email:  study@usq.edu.au

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