John Maxwell Memorial Scholarship

The John Maxwell Memorial Scholarship is to assist commencing Bachelor of Accounting; Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Accounting students from the Central Queensland region with the costs of study.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to receive The John Maxwell Memorial Scholarship an applicant must meet these criteria:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Accounting program at CQUniversity
• Entering into their First year of study
• Studying Full Time
• Have a residential postcode in the Central Queensland region
• Australian citizens, permanent residents or holders of Permanent Humanitarian Visas
• Enrolled at CQUniversity at the time of Census Date

Selection Criteria

Each Applicant will be assessed based on an application form and a written submission of no more than 500 words addressing the following criteria:

• Career Aspirations
• Academic Achievement
• Community Participation

Additional Information

CQUniversity may terminate the Scholarship if the recipient does not maintain satisfactory academic progress. A recipient will be considered to have maintained satisfactory progress if they successfully pass all courses in each Term of their enrolment.

If the recipient fails to meet these requirements The Rock Building Society may request the recipient to repay all monies received from the Scholarship.

Payment of Scholarship

The scholarship is paid in two instalments ($2500 Term 1 & $2500 Term 2). The second instalment is paid after census date in Term Two, on the condition that the student successfully passes all Term One courses.

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

Supporting Documentation

• Written submission - refer to Selection Criteria
  

How do I apply?

To apply for the John Maxwell Memorial 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 The Rock Building Society and CQUniversity will be formed to determine the successful applicant in each instance. A scholarship will only be offered where there is an applicant of sufficient merit. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 6 weeks of the closing date of the Scholarship. In cases where this is not possible, the students will be informed of a revised date within this 6 week period.

Scholarship Donor - The Rock Building Society

The John Maxwell Memorial Scholarship has been established by The Rock Building Society in partnership with CQUniversity Australia to honour the late John Maxwell and his contribution to the Rockhampton region.

John helped establish The Rock as a Central Queensland icon and was an integral part of the business for 43 years. He served as its first general manager, became a director in 1975, and served as deputy chairman from 1981 before becoming The Rock’s Chairman in November 2007.

As a prominent Central Queensland businessman, John also practised as an accountant in Rockhampton for more than 35 years and was senior partner in the accounting firm Maxwell and Cameron Pty Ltd.

Widely known as a ‘people person’, John constantly helped and supported others and his family and friends were paramount. This generosity was also extended to the wider community. The Rock Building Society has established the scholarship in acknowledgement of John’s professional accomplishments, thirst for knowledge and his desire to help others.