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Financial Assistance - you'd be surprised who's eligible
3 January, 2006
A special financial support information session will be
held at the University on the evening of January
24.
Further information and booking details.
The University of the Sunshine Coast has more than A$1 million
in scholarships, bursaries and prizes on offer in 2006.
You don't necessarily need to be a high-achiever to be eligible
to apply.
Many other factors are taken into consideration, such as
financial hardship or whether you've had to relocate to study
according to USC Scholarships Officer Kathryn Hughes.
"People attending the information session can find out how to
apply for scholarships and bursaries and get some advice from
current students about how to survive on a student budget," Ms
Hughes said.
"Many of the financial support programs specifically target new
students and school leavers.
"Centrelink representatives will also be available to provide
information about financial support and benefits for students
including Youth Allowance and Austudy.
"Hundreds of students starting at USC in 2006 will receive
financial assistance through these programs to help them begin
their university life and ease the costs.
"Each scholarship, bursary and prize has its own specific
criteria for application covering a range of different areas
relating to university study.
"From academic excellence to demonstrated financial need,
scholarships, bursaries and prizes can significantly help students
succeed in their university studies," she said.
Depending on student's needs - whether accommodation expenses or
text book allowances - even where students went to high school or
currently reside, all are relevant application criteria for one of
the hundreds of financial support programs available at USC in
2006.
"In the majority of cases, assistance is targeted towards people
who need the money to help them stay at university and complete
their studies," Ms Hughes said.
Applications for some scholarships and financial assistance
schemes begin closing on January 27.
Anyone commencing study at USC this year, including mature age
students, school leavers and parents are invited to attend the free
session on the evening of January 24.
Scholarships - you'd be surprised who's
eligible.
For further information on the full range of financial
assistance available to students, visit the
Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes section of this website or
contact USC's Scholarship Officer on (07) 5459 4520 or
email scholarships@usc.edu.au