[AUSTRALIA] George Alexander Foundation Scholarships : The Australian Catholic University Ballarat Campus

[AUSTRALIA] George Alexander Foundation Scholarships
The Australian Catholic University Ballarat Campus

The Australian Catholic University Foundation has established these scholarships through a grant from the George Alexander Foundation. George Alexander had a special interest in the areas of Education and Environment & Conservation. These scholarships reflect his interest in helping young people of outstanding academic ability, particularly those from rural and regional communities, to overcome financial disadvantage and achieve their tertiary education goals.
Eligibility

Students from rural or regional areas of Victoria who are entering the first year of their undergraduate course at Ballarat Campus

Must be an Australian citizen or have Australian Residency status


Value

Five scholarships of $10,000 each will be offered each year. Each scholarship will be paid in instalments over three years. An initial payment of $4,000 will be made in first year of study, then $3,000 for the following two years.

Selection Criteria

* Academic merit (based on ENTER score or entry rank). This is a key criterion.
* Evidence of desire to overcome social, economic or geographic disadvantage to their studies.
* Evidence of activities undertaken by applicants that show a measure of initiative and commitment in their academic, professional or personal life (for example, part-time employment, positions of leadership, community involvement or voluntary work).
* Evidence of how the scholarship would enable the applicant to overcome financial disadvantage and achieve academic success or a demonstrable career pathway and employment opportunities.
* At least one academic referee report which must address the selection criteria.

Ongoing criteria – scholarship holders must

* Maintain a Grade Point Average of 5 or more;
* Continue to meet eligibility requirements and provide documentary evidence to support ongoing eligibility when requested;
* Remain a full-time enrolled student at the Ballarat campus unless there are exceptional circumstances that prevent the student from studying full-time, which have been endorsed by the University.

Note: Performance and personal circumstances are to be taken into consideration when reviewing and renewing the award each year.
Further info

Email: Linda.Carpenter@acu.edu.au

More Information Please visit: http://www.acu.edu.au