[AUSTRALIA] Gleeson Family Scholarship:The Australian Catholic University Brisbane Campus

[AUSTRALIA] Gleeson Family Scholarship
The Australian Catholic University Brisbane Campus



The Gleeson Family Scholarship was established in 2006 by the Family of Mr John (Jack) Gleeson AM. Jack Gleeson's work in industry and telecommunications improved the lives of thousands of people, particularly those from isolated and rural areas. In 2005 he was awarded Australian Catholic University's (ACU National) highest honour, Doctor of the University, honoris causa, for his selfless and tireless commitment to the Church and society. This scholarship for study at ACU National was established to support undergraduate students who might not otherwise be able to access tertiary education.
Eligibility

Students entering the first year of their course in business, education, health, or social welfare related disciplines.

Must be Australian Citizens or those with Permanent Residency status.


Value

The scholarship will be valued at $4,000 per annum for the 3 or 4 years of an eligible undergraduate course and will be awarded subject to annual review of performance and personal circumstances. The benefit amount is to be subject to review and increase with CPI.

Selection Criteria
Preference will be given to students who are socially and economically disadvantaged and those from rural and regional Queensland particularly from the Catholic Diocese of Townsville.

* Australian Catholic University must be given as their QTAC first preference
* Academic merit (based on OP score or entry rank)
* A written statement (200 words or less) demonstrating commitment to the Catholic community
* Two referee reports from applicant's local parish priest and School Principal

On-going criteria – scholarship holders must

* Maintain satisfactory academic progress, according to the University's policy;
* Remain a full-time enrolled student at the institution 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

Jane Thompson - State Manager Fundraising & Development, Queensland
Email: Jane.Thompson@acu.edu.au phone: 07 3623 7146
Applications

Download the application form (PDF, 67kb)
Completed forms may be faxed to the Student Fees and Scholarships Office (03) 9417 3259, emailed to scholarships@acu.edu.au or mailed to:

Attn: Student Fees & Scholarships Office.
ACU National
Locked Bag 4115
FITZROY MDC VIC 3065

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