Equity Residential School Initiative

The Equity Residential School Initiative (ERSI) assists CQUniversity students on low income to meet some of the additional costs they incur when attending compulsory residential schools as part of their academic program. The initiative is offered for one term only. Students wishing to be considered for the initiative in subsequent terms will need to submit a new application each term.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the ERSI, a student must:

• be in receipt of a Centrelink Benefit or can demonstrate low personal/family income;

• be attending a compulsory residential school as part of their CQUniversity program for the term in which they are applying for the scholarship;

• demonstrate that the additional costs incurred as a result of attending the compulsory residential school will result in financial hardship;

• be a Commonwealth supported AND undergraduate student at CQUniversity;

• be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or holder of a Humanitarian Visa

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on:

• their ability to demonstrate low personal/family income;
• the degree of financial hardship that they will experience as a result of the additional costs incurred to attend their compulsory residential school; and
• the impact attending the residential school will have on your capacity to earn during that period

The Equity Residential School Initiative is a financial supplement and is not intended to cover all of the costs associated with attending your residential school.

Additional Information

Students are able to request a review of the decision made by the selection panel-please refer to the Review Process for Equity Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program document for more information.

Terms and Conditions of the Initiative

Successful applicants must be enrolled in the relevant courses at the start of term.

Payment of the Initiative

Successful applicants will receive a financial supplement of $200, $350 or $500 depending on the degree of financial hardship assessed by the selection panel.

Payment of the scholarship will be made via electronic funds transfer as soon as possible after final enrolment checks at the start of term. 

Please note: Successful applicants may not receive payment until after their Residential School for Term 2 (if Residential Schools are held prior to Week 4).

Supporting Documentation

Financial Documentation - as per the Initiative Application Form

How do I apply?

To apply for the Equity Residential School Initiative please complete the following:

(Note: If applying for more than one residential school, please complete separate applications as required.  If Residential Schools are held consecutively ie. in the same week, only one application form is required):

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 and Application Form
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 will meet to determine the successful applicants. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications as soon as possible after the selection panel sits.

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