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Faculty of Education – Dean’s Bursary for Academic Excellence for future students

In 2013, The Faculty of Education will offer three Dean’s Bursary for Academic Excellence.

Value

The bursary will have a maximum value of $2500.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must:

  • have attended Year 12 in schools located in either the Darling Downs, South-West Queensland, Springfield or Fraser Coast area in 2012 
  • commence their studies in a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Early Childhood in Semester 1, 2013 
  • be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2 of each year of study 
  • be studying on-campus or online.

Selection criteria

Applicants will:

  • submit a personal statement indicating: 
    • an understanding, enthusiasm and commitment to education
    • personal attributes applicable to the profession 
    • reasons for choosing to study education 
  • provide evidence of academic achievement eg. High School report card, awards/acknowledgements of outstanding achievements
  • demonstrate a history of involvement within their school, extracurricular activities or within their local community
  • provide evidence of sustained contributions to their school’s learning community (e.g. school captain, school forums, prefect, sport, debating, music, clubs, etc).

How to apply

Complete the USQ Scholarship Application Form (PDF* 147KB) 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

Applicants completing their Year 12 studies in 2012 must also attach a Statement of Support (PDF* 162KB) with their application.

Closing date

Applications have closed.

Further information

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

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