CQUniversity's Vice-Chancellor's Merit Scholarship

The Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarships are offered to high achieving commencing CQUniversity students who can demonstrate considerable involvement within the local community to cover educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to receive this scholarship an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Achieved an OP1 to OP5 or equivalent ranking
• Have completed Grade 12 in 2012
• Be commencing full-time study in an undergraduate degree at CQUniversity in Term 1 of the academic year.
• Have not undertaken any previous tertiary study other than that completed as part of year 11 or 12 studies.
• Be an Australian Citizen, Australia Permanent Resident or holder of a Humanitarian Visa

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on the scholarship eligibility criteria, the strength of their personal statement which should include information and support on your:

• Career Aspirations and
• Ability to demonstrate considerable involvement within the local community (supporting documentation required)

Additional Information

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Terms and Conditions of Scholarship

Successful Scholarship recipients:

• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress , i.e. passing all courses of study at the first attempt and maintaining a minimum GPA of 4.0
• Must attend the agreed course of study in accordance with University requirements
• Must remain enrolled as a full-time student in the Program of study for which the scholarship was awarded
• May only be awarded one CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
• Are also encouraged to participate in the Student Ambassador Program where possible, which involves casual paid work. The Student Ambassador Coordinator will be in contact with you to discuss this in further detail.

Students are required to notify the Student Support Centre if there are any changes in their circumstances which impact on the above terms and conditions. Should a student not continue to meet the above terms and conditions the scholarship will become invalid, unless at the University’s discretion extenuating circumstances are considered.

Scholarship recipients are not able to defer their offer and still retain the scholarship.

Payment of Scholarship

The Scholarship will be paid via electronic funds transfer in four instalments, $2500 in Term 1 and $2500 in Term 2 for two years. Funds will be paid directly to the student (after Census dates in each term).

Supporting Documentation

• Personal Statement and
• Evidence of involvement within the local community

How do I apply?

To apply for the CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor's Merit Scholarship:

1. Read the Scholarship Guidelines
2. Complete a Scholarship Application Form
3. Ensure all  supporting documentation is completed and attached as outlined in the Scholarship Guidelines
4. Submit your Scholarship Application to the Student Support Centre by the closing date – refer to the Scholarship Application Form for submission options

Please Note: Complete Applications must be received at the Student Support Centre, Scholarships Office by the closing date.

How will I know the outcome of my application?

A selection panel, consisting of representatives from CQUniversity will meet to short list applicants. The Vice-Chancellor will have final approval of successful applicants. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications as soon as possible after a decision has been reached.

Scholarship Donor - Professor Scott Bowman, CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor