Scholarships and bursaries for continuing undergraduate students
Please note: Application forms are made accessible when the scholarship or bursary opens for application.
Scholarships and bursaries offered for Semester 1
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Scholarships and bursaries offered for Semester 2
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Scholarships and bursaries overview
Please note: Application forms are made accessible when the scholarship or bursary opens for application.
Ann McDougall Co-op Bookshop Memorial Bursaries |
| Established in 2009 by the University Co-op Bookshop to honour the memory of Ann McDougall, former manager of the USC Co-op Bookshop who passed away suddenly in 2008. |
| Eligibility: |
Students should be enrolled full-time in any undergraduate program at USC and must have completed at least eight courses. |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
Two (2) scholarship available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: Semester 2 Equity Bursaries for Continuing Students (PDF 53KB) |
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Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Sunshine Coast, (ADFAS) Scholarship / Internship |
| Established in 2002 to assist students interested in developing a career within the Arts, the total value of the scholarship is directed towards tuition fees and internship. Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record, as well as good written and verbal communication skills. |
| Eligibility: |
Students enrolling in their second year in 2010 in the Bachelor of Arts (Computer Based Art and Design), Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication), Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing) or Bachelor of Computer-Based Design, who will have completed no less than eight (8) courses at the University of the Sunshine Coast. |
| Value: |
A$3,500 |
| Number: |
One (1) scholarship available |
| Closing date: |
TBA |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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Australian Federation of University Women Qld Inc (AFUWQ) Sunshine Coast Branch Bursary |
In awarding up to five (5) bursaries annually, the AFUW Sunshine Coast puts into regional practice the Federation's worldwide mission to promote the advancement of women through education. These bursaries are available to students with a high grade point average. Applicants will be asked to submit documentation including references, proof of citizenship and proof of Indigenous background (where applicable). Previous winners of AFUW awards are not eligible; however, unsuccessful previous applicants may re-apply.
For more information, visit the Australian Federation of University Women Qld Inc (AFUWQ) Sunshine Coast Branch website. |
| Eligibility: |
Female students enrolled full-time or part-time in their second year or beyond (including Honours) at University of the Sunshine Coast, in their first undergraduate program. (Note: only Australian citizens may apply for these bursaries.) |
| Value: |
A$1,000 each bursary |
| Number: |
Five (5) bursaries available |
| Closing date: |
Closed for 2010 |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation Scholarship |
| Established in 2003, this scholarship provides financial assistance for living and study-related expenses. The scholarship is paid as a stipend (fortnightly payment) each year the recipient is enrolled in an undergraduate program at USC. More information about Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation |
| Eligibility: |
Australian South Sea Islander students. |
| Value: |
A$5,000 per year of full-time study or A$2,500 per year of part-time study |
| Number: |
One (1) scholarship available |
| Closing date: |
Closed for 2010 |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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Catherine King Bursary |
| Established by the University in 2001 in memory of Catherine King, a second year Business student. The bursary will be awarded annually to a student who is able to demonstrate academic success and financial need. Connection to the town of Imbil will also be taken into account. |
| Eligibility: |
First-year undergraduate students from Gympie Regional Council area, who are the first in their family to attend university. |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: Semester 2 Equity Bursaries for Continuing Students (PDF 53KB) |
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Co-op Bookshop Textbook Bursaries |
| Established in 2004 by the Co-op Bookshop to support students at USC with the costs of their studies. |
| Eligibility: |
Students must be enrolled full-time in any undergraduate program and have completed at least four courses. |
| Value: |
A$500 textbook voucher |
| Number: |
Two (2) bursaries available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: Semester 2 Equity Bursaries for Continuing Students (PDF 53KB) |
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Darcy and Heather Stevens Rural Bursary |
| Established in 2005 by Darcy and Heather Stevens to assist students from a rural area who relocate to attend university. The bursary will be awarded based on academic performance and active involvement in the community from which the student relocated. In assessing applications, preference will be given to students outside the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area. |
| Eligibility: |
First-year undergraduate students who have successfully completed first semester. Applicants should be school leavers or students who commenced study within one (1) year of leaving school and moved from a rural area to attend university. |
| Value: |
A$500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: Semester 2 Equity Bursaries for Continuing Students (PDF 53KB) |
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DHF Mitchell Education Bursary for People with a Learning Disability |
| Offered for the first time in 2007, this bursary will be awarded annually to a student with a learning disability who is studying an undergraduate or postgraduate program in an Education discipline. |
| Eligibility: |
Students who have a learning disability and will be enrolled in their second year or beyond of an undergraduate or postgraduate education program. |
| Value: |
A$500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: DHF Mitchell Education Bursary (PDF 52KB) |
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Dillon Folker Stephens Bursary in Regional and Urban Planning |
| Established in 2005, this bursary is awarded annually to a student who performed well in the first semester and is able to demonstrate financial need. Students must have graduated from secondary school during the previous five years. |
| Eligibility: |
First-year students who have successfully completed first semester of the Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning program at the University of the Sunshine Coast and are enrolled full-time in second semester. |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: Semester 2 Equity Bursaries for Continuing Students (PDF 53KB) |
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Focus Professional Group Bursary |
| Established in 2005, this bursary is awarded annually to a student who has achieved a high academic standard. The recipient will be an enthusiastic person with a range of interests and/or involvement in sports, community organisations or university clubs. |
| Eligibility: |
Second or Third Year Accountancy students studying full-time. |
| Value: |
A$1,500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
TBA |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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Graham Tamblyn Scholarship in Engineering |
| Established in 2009 by Mr Graham Tamblyn to support and encourage a student at USC entering their second year of Bachelor of Civil Engineering with a major in Environment and Water. |
| Eligibility: |
Full-time second year B Civil Engineering student taking a major in Environment and Water |
| Value: |
A$5000 over three years |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
Closed for 2010 |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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Holmans Taxation and Accounting Bursary |
| Established in 2005, this bursary is awarded annually to a student who has achieved a high academic standard. The recipient will be an enthusiastic person with a range of interests and/or involvement in sports, community organisations or university clubs. |
| Eligibility: |
Final-year Bachelor of Business (Accounting) students studying full-time. |
| Value: |
A$500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
TBA |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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Judy Henzell Bursary |
| Established in 2001, the bursary will be awarded to a student who performed well in first semester and is able to demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a resident of Caloundra City. |
| Eligibility: |
First-year Bachelor of Business students who have successfully completed first semester and are enrolled full-time in second semester. |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: Semester 2 Equity Bursaries for Continuing Students (PDF 53KB) |
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STEPS Disability Bursaries |
| STEPS is a not-for-profit community organisation which helps build better communities through empowering people to maximise their potential, and promoting the inclusion of people with a disability. Two (2) bursaries will be awarded each year. |
| Eligibility: |
Students with a disability who have completed at least six (6) courses towards their undergraduate program (full-time or part-time enrolment). |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
Two (2) bursaries available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: STEPS Disability Bursary (PDF 66KB) |
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Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network Bursary |
| The Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network Bursary is awarded to support female students who have, or have the potential, to make a significant contribution to business in the Sunshine Coast Region. Other selection criteria include financial need and academic merit. |
| Eligibility: |
Female students aged 21 years or over enrolled full-time in their second year or above of any undergraduate program at the University of the Sunshine Coast. |
| Value: |
A$500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
email Scholarships@usc.edu.au for a copy of the application or call into Student Administration |
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Sunshine Coast Sports Medicine Clinic Bursary in Sport and Exercise Science |
| Established in 2005 by Dr June Canavan of the Sunshine Coast Sports Medicine Clinic in memory of Dr Paul McCarthy, a medical doctor who was one of the servicemen killed in a helicopter crash in Asia in 2005, this bursary is offered to support a student studying a Sport and Exercise Science related program. |
| Eligibility: |
Students enrolled full-time in either:
- the second year of one of the following programs:
- Bachelor of Science (Sport and Exercise Science)
- Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Sport and Industry
- Bachelor of Sport and Technology
- Bachelor of Science (Exercise Therapy)
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Exercise Science)
- or enrolled full-time in the third year of Diploma of Fitness and Bachelor of Science (Exercise Therapy)
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| Value: |
A$500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: Semester 2 Equity Bursaries for Continuing Students (PDF 53KB) |
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The Encouragement Foundation Textbook Bursaries |
The Encouragement Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to support and encourage people to make a positive contribution.
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| Eligibility: |
Students enrolled full-time in their first undergraduate program at USC, who must have successfully completed at least four (4) courses. |
| Value: |
A$500 (textbook voucher) |
| Number: |
Two (2) textbook vouchers |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: Semester 2 Equity Bursaries for Continuing Students (PDF 53KB) |
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University of the Third Age (U3A) Bursaries |
U3A supports three merit-based second year equity bursaries. One bursary is awarded each year to a student from each of the three faculties.
The University will consider applications from students from the following equity groups:
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- students with a disability
- students from rural and isolated areas
- students from low socio-economic backgrounds
- students from non-English speaking backgrounds who arrived in Australia in the last ten years
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| Eligibility: |
Part-time or full-time students entering second year of an undergraduate program, who have completed no more than eight (8) courses. |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
Three (3) bursaries available |
| Closing date: |
October 2010 |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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USC Rural and Remote Education Bursary |
| This Bursary was established in 2010 by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation (TFFF). The aim of the Rural and Remote Educaiton Bursary is to assist pre-service teachers to gain valuable experience in a rural or remote location for Workplace Learning in Education. |
| Eligibility: |
Currently studying Undergraduate Education or Graduate Diploma in Education. |
| Value: |
Up to A$2500 depending on location and distance |
| Number: |
Numerous depending on demand |
| Closing date: |
Now extended to 16 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: USC Rural and Remote Education Bursary (PDF 49KB) |
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War Widows Guild Bursary |
| The Maroochydore branch of the War Widows Guild of Australia (Qld) supports an annual award to provide financial assistance to the "next generation" of women. Applicants should be a permanent resident of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area. |
| Eligibility: |
Second-year female Nursing student aged up to 25 years. |
| Value: |
A$500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: Semester 2 Equity Bursaries for Continuing Students (PDF 53KB) |
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Zonta Club of Blackall Range Bursary |
| The bursary will be awarded to a female student living in or from the area covered by the Zonta Club of Blackall Range (ie Blackall Range and Sunshine Coast Hinterland from Maleny to Kureelpa, including Conondale, Kenilworth and Palmwoods) who is undertaking tertiary studies. |
| Eligibility: |
Female students from Blackall range/Sunshine Coast Hinterland or women who went to school in the area |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
Closed for 2010 |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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Zonta Club of Caloundra Equity Bursary |
| The bursary will be awarded annually to support and encourage a young woman who has experienced educational disadvantage because of their personal circumstances. |
| Eligibility: |
Female students aged 21 years or under, first years who have completed at least four (4) courses of their undergraduate degree program or second year students. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are from one of the following equity groups:
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- students with a disability
- students from low socio-economic backgrounds
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| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
30 July 2010 |
| Application: |
Application form: Semester 2 Equity Bursaries for Continuing Students (PDF 53KB) |
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Zonta Club of Maroochy Mature-Age Bursary |
| These bursaries are offered to provide encouragement and support to a mature age female student from the area that were formerly a part of Maroochy Shire who returned to study after a break. |
| Eligibility: |
Part-time or full-time female students over 25 years of age entering into second year. |
| Value: |
A$800 (full-time) or A$400 (part-time) |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
Closed for 2010 |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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Zonta Club of Noosa, Jane M Klausman Women in Business Bursary |
| This bursary is awarded to a female student studying in a Faculty of Business program at USC. It aims to encourage women pursuing undergraduate degrees in business to overcome gender barriers. |
| Eligibility: |
Female students enrolled full-time in second year or beyond (including Honours) year in a University of the Sunshine Coast program in the Faculty of Busines. |
| Value: |
A$500.00 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
Closed for 2010 |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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Zonta Club of Noosa, Women in Science Bursary |
| This bursary is awarded to a female student aged over 21, or living independently, who has a demonstrated commitment to community and the environment. Applicants will have a high grade point average and will have as their main income Austudy or another Centrelink pension or otherwise be prevented from continuing study due to financial hardship. It is also desirable that applicants reside in Noosa Shire. |
| Eligibility: |
Female students enrolled full-time in their second or above or Honours year in a University of the Sunshine Coast Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science program. |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
Closed for 2010 |
| Application: |
Not currently available |
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Commonwealth Scholarships for Indigenous students
Indigenous students undertaking their first undergraduate degree, or a graduate diploma in an area of National Priority (eg Education) who can make a case for financial hardship ^ are invited to apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship.
| Undergraduate scholarships or bursaries |
Value |
Closing date |
Program eligibility criteria |
| Commonwealth Scholarship - Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS) |
A$2,207 # per annum |
To be advised |
All programs |
| Commonwealth Scholarship - Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS) |
A$4,415 # per annum |
To be advised |
All programs |
| Commonwealth Scholarship - Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS) |
A$4,166 # once only payment |
To be advised |
All programs |
Refer to Commonwealth scholarships for Indigenous students for more information, including detailed scholarship information, eligibility criteria and supporting documentation required.
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