Robert James Diamond Science Trust Scholarship

The Robert James Science Trust Scholarship will assist a minimum of two (2) students commencing a science program at CQUniversity. The scholarship is intended principally for the purchase of text books or additionally as may be, for the purchase of other items or consumables incidental to the program.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to receive the Robert James Science Trust Scholarship an applicant must be:

• Commencing studies in one of the following science program at CQUniversity in Term 1 2013:
• • Bachelor Medical Science (Specialisation) CG93,
  • Bachelor Environmental Science CA42 or 
  • Bachelor Science CU18
• Studying full-time at CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus
• A Resident of Central Queensland
• Have completed Year 12 at a secondary school or its equivalent elsewhere in the year prior to commencing at CQUniversity
• Enrolled at CQUniversity at the time of Census date
• An Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on an application form and a written submission addressing the following criteria:

•  Career Aspirations
• Details of any extra-curricular activities
• Demonstrated need for financial assistance
• Previous Academic Achievement
  

Additional Information

Successful Applicants may be required to participate in publicity events to promote the scholarship including attending any recognition ceremonies.

Payment of Scholarship

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

Supporting Documentation

• Written submission - refer to Selection Criteria
  

How do I apply?

To apply for the Robert James Diamond Science Trust 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 representative from CQUniversity 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.

Scholarship Donor - R.F. (Ron) and H.M. (Helen) Diamond

The Scholarship has been established by R.F. (Ron) and H.M. (Helen) Diamond to mark the exceptional academic achievements of their brother and brother-in-law, the late Jim Diamond, and to assist students about to begin a science program at CQUniversity.

Jim Diamond was born in Rockhampton into a family that experienced economic hardship along with so many other in the Great Depression of 1929-32. His widowed mother reared him and his three brother with Government assistance as wards of the State.

His schooling was at Halls Infants', Boys' Central, and Rockhampton High from which he won a scholarship to The University of Queensland in 1933, one of eighteen awarded annually and financed by the State Government. He was the first "State ward" to win one of these scholarships. He graduated as Bachelor of Science in 1936 and obtained his Doctorate of Philosophy (mathematics and physics) from California Institute of Technology in 1951.

Subsequently working in the United States of America until his retirement in 1982 when he returned to Australia. Dr Diamond contributed to the development of mathematical thinking in writing and lecturing, especially in the field of applied mathematics.