USQ will offer two John Ross Clancy Indigenous Student Book Bursaries for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying on-campus at USQ in 2013.

The late John Ross Clancy was an advocate for Australian Indigenous affairs, and generously bequeathed funds to USQ to advance Australian Indigenous higher education. While John Ross Clancy had many achievements, both he and his wife, Lydia, were active in initiating the Black Women's Action group in the 1970's.

Value

The USQ Bookshop bursary will have a maximum value of $750.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status
• be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
• commence their studies in a Bachelor degree in Semester 1, 2013 or
• continue their studies in a Bachelor degree in Semester 1, 2013 
• be enrolled at Toowoomba, Springfield or Fraser Coast Campus 
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in Semester 1 
• be studying on-campus.

Students demonstrating financial hardship will receive a higher preference for these bursaries.

Selection criteria

Applicants will:

• provide evidence of academic achievement, e.g. high school report card or post-secondary academic history as applicable
• provide evidence of financial hardship. Refer to "Frequently asked questions - What documents should I attach to show financial hardship?" 
• demonstrate a history of involvement within their school, extracurricular activities or within their local 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

Applicants who complete Year 12 in 2012 must also provide 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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