Faculty of Education – Dean’s Bursary for Equity for continuing students

In 2013, the Faculty of Education will offer one Dean’s Bursary to a continuing student, enrolled in an undergraduate Education program, who is experiencing financial difficulties.

Value

The bursary will have a maximum value of $2500.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must:

• continue their studies in a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood in Semester 1, 2013 
• have completed at least the first year of a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood program 
• be enrolled in up to 4 study units in each of Semester One and Semester Two of each year of study 
• be studying on-campus or online
• be experiencing financial hardship which may impact on their studies.

Selection criteria

Applicants will:

• submit a personal statement indicating: 
  • a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development 
  • a commitment to the pursuit of education as a career 
  • a reflection on your teacher education to date 
• provide evidence of academic achievement eg. academic history 
• provide evidence of financial hardship.  Please refer to "Frequently asked questions - What documents should I attach to show financial hardship?" 
• provide evidence of activities undertaken that demonstrate significant and value-adding interactions with fellow students, the Faculty, University and the wider community 
• provide other relevant supporting documentation.

How to apply

Complete the USQ Continuing Student Scholarship form (PDF* 95 KB) and post the application and all supporting documents to:

Private and Confidential
Scholarship 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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