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Scholarships and bursaries for continuing undergraduate students
Please note: Application forms will be made available when the scholarship or bursary opens.
How to apply
- Refer to the bursary descriptor to determine which bursaries you may be eligible for. Each bursary has different eligibility and selection criteria.
- Complete the relevant application form.
- Scan or photocopy all supporting documentation.
- Email your application with all supporting documentation before the closing date to scholarships@usc.edu.au
- Late applications or any late supporting documentation will not be taken forward to the selection panel.
For PDF documents you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Download page.
Please note: Mac users must open with Adobe Acrobat to complete / submit all application forms.
If you require assistance with the application process, including scholarships that are external to the University of the Sunshine Coast, please speak with an adviser in the Scholarships Office. Telephone +61 7 5430 2890 or email scholarships@usc.edu.au
Scholarships and bursaries - Semester 1
| Scholarship or bursary |
Value |
No. |
Programs |
Status |
| Australian South Sea Islander Community Foundation Scholarship |
A$15,000 over 3 years |
1 |
All programs |
Closed 10 February 2012 |
| The Encouragement Foundation Rugby Scholarships |
A$9,000 over 3 years or
A$12,000 over 4 years |
3 |
All programs |
Open
31 March–11 May 2012 (for 2012 payment)
Open
1 July–31 October 2012 (for 2013 payment) |
| Graduate Women Qld Inc Sunshine Coast Branch Bursaries |
A$1,000 |
5 |
All programs |
Closed for 2012 |
| Urban Development Institute of Australia (Sunshine Coast branch) Bursary |
A$2,000 |
1 |
B Property Economics and Development |
Closed 20 April 2012 |
| USC Equity Bursary |
A$1,000 |
200 |
All programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| USC Rural and Remote Education Bursary |
Up to A$2,500 |
TBA |
Undergraduate Education or Graduate Diploma of Education programs |
Closes 29 June 2012 (for rural work placement in Semester 2) |
| USC Study Support Bursary |
A$4,000 |
25 |
All undergraduate programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| WEIR Minerals Mutliflo Mechanical Engineering Scholarship |
A$9,000 |
1 |
B Engineering (Mechanical) |
Closed 20 April 2012 |
| Zonta Club of Blackall Range Bursary |
A$1,000 |
1 |
All programs |
Closed 27 April 2012 |
| Zonta Club of Maroochy Mature Age Bursary |
A$800
A$400 |
1
1 |
All programs |
Closed 13 April 2012 |
| Zonta Club of Maroochy Jane M Klausman Women in Business Bursary |
A$1,000 at district level |
|
Business programs |
Closed 20 April 2012 |
| Zonta Club of Noosa Indigenous Women's Bursary |
A$1,000 |
1 |
Undergraduate Education programs |
Closed 4 May 2012 |
| Zonta Club of Noosa Jane M Klausman Women in Business Bursary |
A$1,000 |
1 |
Business programs |
Closed 4 May 2012 |
| Zonta Club of Noosa, Women in Science Bursary |
A$1,000 |
1 |
Environmental Science programs |
Closed 20 April 2012 |
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Scholarships and bursaries - Semester 2
| Scholarship or bursary |
Value |
No. |
Programs |
Status |
| Ann McDougall Co-op Bookshop Memorial Bursary |
A$1,000 |
2 |
All programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) Sunshine Coast Inc. Scholarship / Internship |
A$3,500 |
1 |
Art and Design |
Closed for 2012 |
| Catherine King Bursary |
A$1,000 |
1 |
All programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| Co-op Bookshop Textbook Bursaries |
A$500 book voucher |
3 |
All programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| Darcy and Heather Stevens Rural Bursary |
A$500 |
1 |
All programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| Dillon Folker Stephens Bursary |
A$1,000 |
1 |
B Regional and Urban Planning |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| Dr Paul McCarthy Memorial Bursary |
A$1,500 |
1 |
Sport / Exercise Science programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| Focus Professional Group Bursary |
A$1,500 |
1 |
B Business (Accounting) /
B Commerce (Accounting) |
Open
2 July–31 October 2012 |
| GHD Scholarship in Engineering |
A$5,000 |
2 |
Bachelor of Civil Engineering Program |
Open
2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Graham Tamblyn Scholarship in Engineering |
$5,000 over 3 years |
1 |
B Civil Engineering |
Open
2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Holmans Taxation and Accounting Bursary |
A$500 |
1 |
B Business (Accounting) /
B Commerce (Accounting) |
Open
2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Judy Henzell Bursary |
A$1,000 |
1 |
B Business |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| MCU Bursary in Sustainaiblity |
A$2,500 |
1 |
Sustainability major |
Open
2 July - 31 October 2012 |
| Queensland Government and USC Language Scholarships |
A$1,666 |
2 |
Japanese or Indonesian language students |
Open
2 July–31 October 2012 |
| STEPS Disability Bursaries |
A$1,000 |
2 |
All programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network Bursaries |
A$500 |
1 |
All programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| The Encouragement Foundation Textbook Bursaries |
A$500 book voucher |
2
|
All programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| University of the Sunshine Coast Equity Bursary |
A$1,000 |
200 |
All undergraduate programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| University of the Third Age (U3A) Second Year Bursary |
A$1,000 |
3 |
All programs |
Open
2 July–31 October 2012 |
| USC Rural and Remote Education Bursaries |
Up to $2,500 |
TBA |
Undergraduate Education or Grad Dip Education |
Closes 29 June 2012 (for rural work placement in Semester 2) |
| USC Study Support Bursary |
$4,000 |
25 |
All undergraduate programs |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
| War Widows Guild Bursary |
A$500 |
1 |
B Nursing Science |
Open
10 May–29 June 2012 |
WEIR Minerals Multiflo
Mechanical Engineering Scholarship |
A$9,000 |
1 |
B Engineering (Mechanical) |
Closes 29 June 2012 |
| Zonta Club of Caloundra Equity Bursary |
A$1,000 |
1 |
All programs |
Open
2 July–31 October 2012 |
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Scholarships and bursaries overview
Please note: Application forms are made available 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.
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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.
For more information about the Association of Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Societies visit www.adfas.org.au
| Eligibility: |
Students enrolling in their second year in 2013 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 |
| Status: |
Closed for 2012 |
| Application: |
Not currently open for application |
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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 |
| Status: |
Closed for 2012 |
| Application: |
Not currently open for application |
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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. |
| Selection criteria: |
- demonstrated academic merit based on first year first semester results
- demonstrated financial need
- any connection with the town on Imbil will be highly regarded
|
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Status: |
Open 10 May–29 June 2012 |
| Application: |
Semester 2, 2012 Bursaries brochure (PDF 652KB)
Semester 2, 2012 Bursaries application form (220KB)) |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dr Paul McCarthy Memorial Bursary
This bursary was established in honour of Dr Paul McCarthy, a doctor who was one of the servicemen killed in a helicopter crash in Asia in 2005.
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The Encouragement Foundation Rugby Scholarship
Rugby Scholarships are available to new and continuing USC students. They are sponsored by individual donations from the Sunshine Coast Rugby Community. Individuals who want to encourage excellence in sport and education can make tax deductable donations to The Encouragement Foundation, who then ‘pool’ the money to fund these scholarships. This will enable students to focus on their sport, as well as their studies without having to worry about juggling work commitments.
This scholarship aims to promote leadership on and off the field, as well as promoting Rugby Union’s core values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high level of rugby ability/potential, as well as good academic standing at high school or through tertiary education. Successful applicants will have ability or potential to play at the Colts or Open level with the Sunshine Coast Stingrays.
| Eligibility: |
New or continuing students enrolled, or intending to be enrolled, full-time in any undergraduate program |
| Selection criteria: |
- good academic standing
- demonstrable high level of rugby union ability/skill/potential to play for a premier team
- extra-curricular and community involvement
|
| Value: |
A$9,000 over three years or A$12,000 over four years |
| Number: |
Up to three (3) scholarships available |
| Status: |
2012 scholarships will open 31 March–11 May 2012. A further release may be made in Semester 2, 2012. This will depend on the quality of applicants in the earlier round and if the funding allocation has been absorbed for 2012.
2013 applications will open 2 July–31 October 2012. Payment will be made in Semester 1, 2013. |
| Application: |
Encouragement Foundation Rugby Scholarship (PDF 166KB) |
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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 Accounting students studying full-time. |
| Value: |
A$1,500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Status: |
Open 2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Application: |
Will be available from 2 July 2012 |
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GHD Scholarship in Engineering
GHD have established two scholarships to assist fourth year students in the Bachelor of Civil Engineering at USC. A scholarship will be offered to a student doing a major in Construction Engineering and another will be offered to a student taking a Water and Environment major.
| Eligibility: |
Students who will be enrolled full-time * in 2013 in the fourth year of a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and who are taking a major in Construction or Water and Environment are eligible to apply. |
| Value: |
A$5,000 each |
| Number: |
Two (2) |
| Status: |
Open 2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Application: |
Will be available from 2 July 2012 |
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Graduate Women Qld Inc (GWQ) Sunshine Coast Branch Bursary
(Formerly Australian Federation of University Women AFUW)
In awarding up to five (5) bursaries annually, the GWQ 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 GWQ awards are not eligible; however, unsuccessful previous applicants may re-apply.
For more information, visit the Graduate Women Qld Inc (GWQ) Sunshine Coast Branch website.
| Eligibility: |
- Female students enrolled full-time or part-time in second year or beyond (including Honours) at the University of the Sunshine Coast, in their first undergraduate program.
- GPA of 5.5 or higher.
(Note: only Australian citizens may apply for these bursaries) |
| Value: |
A$1,000 each bursary |
| Number: |
Five (5) bursaries available |
| Status: |
Closed for 2012 |
| Application: |
Will be available in early 2013 |
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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 Bachelor of Civil Engineering student taking a major in Environment and Water |
| Value: |
A$5,000 over three years |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Closing date: |
Open 2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Application: |
Will be available from 2 July 2012 |
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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) and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) students studying full-time. |
| Value: |
A$500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Status: |
Open 2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Application: |
Will be available from 2 July 2012 |
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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.
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MCU Bursary in Sustainability
Established in 2010, the bursary to reward and encourage a student enrolled in the Sustainability Major.
| Eligibility: |
Third year students who have completed at least 16 courses (192 credit points) and are undertaking the second year of a Sustainability Major (Any program). |
| Value: |
A$2,500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Status: |
Open 2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Application: |
Will be available from 2 July 2012 |
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Queensland Government and University of the Sunshine Coast Language Scholarships
The Queensland Government and University of the Sunshine Coast Language Schoalrship was established in 2011 to encourage the continuing study of languages. The establishment of th the program will demonstrate Queensland's focus on Languages Other Than English (LOTE) education for developing powerful and enduring trade and diplomatic relations.
| Eligbility: |
Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program as a Commonwealth Supported student at USC who have successfully completed at least two (2) language courses at USC in Japanese or Indonesian.
Students must not be in receipt of a similar scholarship and not be a previous recipient of this scholarship |
| Selection criteria: |
- demonstrated academic merit in the Language courses undertaken
- demonstrated interest in the Japanese or Indonesian language and culture
- other matters that are relevant to the applicant's future professional success in the Japanese of Indonesian language discipline
|
| Value: |
A$1,666 over two semesters |
| Number: |
One (1) for a Japanese language student and one (1) for an Indonesian language student. |
| Status: |
Closed for 2012 |
| Application: |
Not currently open for application |
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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.
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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 enrolled full-time in their second year or above of any undergraduate program at the University of the Sunshine Coast. |
| Selection criteria: |
- demonstrated high academic achievement
- demonstrated financial need
- demonstrated commitment or ability to make a contribution to the Sunshine Coast community/businesses
|
| Value: |
A$500 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Status: |
Open 10 May–29 June 2012 |
| Application: |
Semester 2, 2012 Bursaries brochure (PDF 652KB)
Semester 2, 2012 Bursaries application form (PDF 220KB) |
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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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University of the Sunshine Coast Equity Bursaries
The University of the Sunshine Coast Equity Bursaries have been established to help support students living on low incomes or another disadvantage.
| Eligibility: |
Students who will be enrolled full-time in in their first undergraduate program. Part time students will be considered where there are special circumstances.
Students should hold or expect to hold a Commonwealth Supported Place ie Australian Citizens, Permanent Visa Holders and New Zealand Citizens. |
| Selection criteria: |
- demonstrated financial need
- demonstrated disadvantage due to one or more equity group or status (outlined on application form)
|
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
200 |
| Status: |
First release (for students studying in semester 2): Open 10 May–29 June 2012
Second release (for students studying in semester 1): Open 2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Application: |
Semester 2, 2012 Bursaries brochure (PDF 652KB)
Semester 2, 2012 Bursaries application form (PDF 220KB) |
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University of the Third Age (U3A) Bursaries
U3A supports four merit-based second year equity bursaries. A $1,500 bursary is awarded each year to a student from each of the two faculties. A $1,000 bursary is awarded to a student in honour of Professor Paul Thomas, former Vice Chancellor of USC.
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
| Eligibility: |
Part-time or full-time students entering second year of an undergraduate program, who have completed no more than eight (8) courses. |
| Value: |
2 x A$1,500 and 1 x A$1,000 |
| Number: |
Three (3) bursaries available |
| Status: |
Open 2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Application: |
Will be available from 2 July 2012 |
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Urban Development Institute of Australia (Sunshine Coast branch) Bursary
UDIA is a professional body, representing the interests of the property development industry. The Sunshine Coast Branch is providing a bursary to enable USC students to attend network meetings, conferences and seminars. The aim is to further USC students’ knowledge and interest in the Institute, as well as providing greater involvement in property economics and development through UDIA’s member organisations.
| Eligibility: |
Students who completed at least twelve (12) courses towards the Bachelor of Property Economics and Development and are enrolled full-time |
| Selection criteria: |
- Demonstrated academic merit
- Active participation in extra-curricular activities, community groups or professional networks or associations
|
| Value: |
A$2,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Status: |
Closed 20 April 2012 |
| Application: |
Not currently open for application. |
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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 Education Bursary is to assist Education students to gain valuable experience in a rural or remote location for Workplace Learning.
| Eligibility: |
Students currently studying an Undergraduate Education program or the Graduate Diploma in Education. |
| Value: |
Up to A$2,500 depending on location and distance |
| Number: |
Numerous depending on demand |
| Status: |
Open 1 May–29 June 2012 for those undertaking rural Work Place Learning in Semester 2, 2012
Open 2 July–31 October 2012 for those undertaking rural Work Place Learning in Semester 1, 2013 |
| Application: |
USC Rural and Remote Bursary application form (PDF 358KB) |
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USC Study Support Bursary
The USC Study Support Bursary was established by the generosity of private donors to help supprt USC students with their studies. The intention of the bursary is to support students from low socio-economic backgrounds with a preference for students who must work to support their studies. It is hoped that recipeints will be able to apply more time to studies and less to paid employment.
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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. This bursary is awarded in honour of the memory of Wyn Rahilly.
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WEIR Minerals Multiflo Mechanical Engineering Scholarship
Established in 2012, this new scholarship for Mechanical Engineering students is sponsored by WEIR Minerals Multiflo, an international and multi-national company. With a base at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast, the company employs around 9,000 people worldwide in engineering, minerals processing and global mining sectors.
The scholarship aims to help establish Mechanical Engineering at USC and broaden awareness of engineering careers. Applicants can view the WEIR Minerals Multiflo website to gain further understanding of the business, as well as employment opportunities in the sector.
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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 |
| Status: |
Closed 27 April 2012 |
| Application: |
Will be available in early 2013 |
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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
|
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Status: |
Open 2 July–31 October 2012 |
| Application: |
Will be available from 2 July 2012 |
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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 areas 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: |
Two (2) bursaries available |
| Status: |
Closed 13 April 2012 |
| Application: |
Will be available in early 2013 |
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Zonta Club of Maroochy Jane M Klausman Women in Business Bursary
This bursary aims to support and encourage a female student studying a Business program. The selected student will be put forward to the district level of the bursary selection where the award has a value of A$1,000. If successful at the district level the student will then be nominated for the international level of the bursary where the value of the award is A$5,000.
| Eligibility: |
Female students enrolled in the second year or beyond in a Business program |
| Value: |
A$1,000 if the Zonta Maroochy student is successful at the District level |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary at the district level |
| Status: |
Closed 20 April 2012 |
| Application: |
Not currently open for application |
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Zonta Club of Noosa, Indigenous Women's Bursary
The Zonta Club of Noosa established the Indigenous Women's Bursary in 2011 with the aim of assisting an Indigenous woman through an undergraduate education program that will lead to a teaching career.
| Eligibility: |
Indigenous female students enrolled full time in an undergraduate Education program who must have completed at least four courses at USC with a GPA of 4.0 or higher.
Students must be able to demonstrate financial hardship (Receiving Centrelink Income Support or are prevented from continuing study due to financial hardship.) |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Status: |
Closed 4 May 2012 |
| Application |
Not currently open for application. |
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Zonta Club of Noosa, Jane M Klausman Women in Business Bursary
The Zonta Club of Noosa was chartered in 1993, and since then has raised and distributed more than $500,000 to improve the status of women locally, nationally and internationally, including projects in conjunction with UNICEF and UNIFEM. The Club has recently established the 'Women in Business' bursary which is valued at $1000. It aims to assist women pursuing undergraduate degrees in business management to overcome gender barriers from the classroom to the boardroom. The bursary will be awarded to the successful applicant at the Zonta Club of Noosa Dinner meeting in June.
As well as the $1000 Zonta Club Bursary, a national and international bursary are also available. The application form for the Zonta district level is also forwarded on to the Club for submission to the national and international awards.
Zonta International is a worldwide service organisation of female executives in business and the professions, working to improve the legal, political, economic, health, educational and professional status of women. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA there are now more than 35,000 Zontians in over 1,200 clubs in 68 countries and geographical areas. The name Zonta is based on the Sioux Indian word meaning 'honest and trustworthy', and the emblem is a composite of Sioux symbols.
| Eligibility: |
Female students enrolled full-time in second year or beyond in a Business program. |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Status: |
Closed 4 May 2012 |
| Application: |
Not currently open for application. |
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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 Environmental Science or Bachelor of Science with an Environmental focus. |
| Value: |
A$1,000 |
| Number: |
One (1) bursary available |
| Status: |
Closed 20 April 2012 |
| Application: |
Not currently open for application. |
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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.
Please email scholarships@usc.edu.au for the application form.
| Undergraduate scholarships or bursaries |
Value |
Closing date |
Program eligibility criteria |
| Indigenous Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (ICECS) |
A$2,377 per annum # |
1st Round
29 June 2012 |
All undergraduate programs |
| Indigenous Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (ICAS) |
A$4,754 per annum # |
1st Round
29 June 2012 |
All undergraduate programs |
| Indigenous Enabling Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship (IENCECS) |
A$2,377 per annum # |
1st Round
29 June 2012 |
Tertiary Preparation Pathway |
| Indigenous Enabling Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship (IENCAS) |
A$4,754 per annum # |
1st Round
29 June 2012 |
Tertiary Preparation Pathway |
| Indigenous Access Scholarships (IAS) |
A$4,485
once only payment # |
1st Round
29 June 2012 |
All undergraduate programs and Tertiary Preparation Pathway |
Refer to Commonwealth scholarships for Indigenous students for more information, including detailed scholarship information, eligibility criteria and supporting documentation required.
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