BMA Community Scholarship Program

Scholarship description

The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Scholarship program is a five year partnership between CQUniversity Australia and BMA to support enrolments in higher education by students who reside in BMA’s communities of interest studying non-mining disciplines. The aim of the program is to alleviate skills shortages and build capacity in key services areas of BMA’s communities. The scholarships are open to students who are applying to study Full Time, in their first year of Study in Term One 2013 on campus or by distance education. Applications are invited from mature students as well as school leavers.

There are TEN Community Scholarships offered each year and FIVE Indigenous Scholarships.

Applications are invited from 1 August 2012 and close at 5pm 4 January 2013

 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to receive the BMA Community Scholarship applicants must:

• Be enrolled at one of CQUniversity’s Central Queensland campuses by HECS census date
• Be enrolled in an academic program that will contribute towards alleviating the skills shortages in the specified region (non-mining related) in Term One 2013.
• Provide evidence that they or their parents reside permanently in one of the following specified postcode areas: 4717, 4720, 4723, 4744, 4745.
• Australian citizens or permanent residents.

• Applications are encouraged from students who identify as having a disability, be disadvantaged or from a low socio economic background, or who are rural and remote.

 

Scholarship Selection Criteria

• Applicants should complete an application form, and provide a 500 word statement demonstrating;
• How your intended area of study will address the needs of Central Highlands and/or Isaac regional areas upon completion of the program.
• Involvement in the community to date.
• How the scholarship and CQUniversity will assist you to be what you want to be.

Applicants should include two referees, one personal and one professional (employer or high school), plus any supporting documentation.

 

For more information contact:

Scholarship applications and enquiries should be sent to:

Prizes and Scholarships Administration Officer,

CQUniversity Australia

Student Support Centre,

Building 31, Bruce Highway

Rockhampton Qld 4702

For all enquiries please phone 07 4930 9456
or email ssc@cqu.edu.au.

BMA Indigenous Scholarship Program

Scholarship description

The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Scholarship program is a five year partnership between CQUniversity Australia and BMA to support enrolments in higher education by students who reside in BMA’s communities of interest studying non-mining disciplines. The aim of the program is to alleviate skills shortages and build capacity in key services areas of BMA’s communities. The scholarships are open to students who are applying to study Full Time, in their first year of Study in Term One 2013 on campus or by distance education. Applications are invited from mature students as well as school leavers.

There are TEN Community Scholarships offered each year and FIVE Indigenous Scholarships.

Applications are invited from 1 August 2012 and close at 5pm 4 January 2013

 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to receive the BMA Indigenous Scholarship applicants must:

• Be enrolled at one of CQUniversity’s Central Queensland campuses at HECS census date
• Be enrolled in an Academic program that will contribute towards alleviating the skills shortages in the specified region (non mining related) in Term One 2013.
• Provide evidence that they belonging to one of the recognised Indigenous Traditional Owner groups in BMA’s footprint and/or
• Provide evidence that they or their parents reside permanently in one of the following specified postcode areas: 4717, 4720, 4723, 4744, 4745.
• Indigenous applicants regardless of residential address may also be considered if they can demonstrate a desire to complete a Bachelor program at CQUniversity and to contribute to the Bowen Basin region.

 

Scholarship Selection Criteria

• Applicants should complete an application form, and provide a 500 word statement demonstrating;
• How your intended area of study will address the needs of the Central Highlands and/or Isaac regional areas upon completion of the program.
• Involvement in the community to date.
• How the scholarship and CQUniversity will assist you to be what you want to be.

Applicants should include two referees, one personal and one professional (employer or high school), plus any supporting documentation.

 

For more information contact:

Scholarship Applications and Enquiries should be sent to:

Prizes and Scholarships Administration Officer

CQUniversity Australia

Student Support Centre

Building 31, Bruce Highway

Bruce Highway Qld 4702

For further enquiries 07 4930 9456 or email ssc@cqu.edu.au