CQUniCares Gladstone Engineering Alliance Scholarship
The CQUniCares Gladstone Engineering Alliance Scholarship will provide recognition and assistance to a female vocational education and training (VET), undergraduate or postgraduate student who is studying a STEM related discipline in the Gladstone region, and who has an interest in working for the local industry.
Scholarship Value: Up to $5,000
Length of Scholarship: 1 (One) Year
Number Available: 1
Opening Date: 05 October 2022
Closing Date: 07 January 2022
| Study Level | VET; Undergraduate; Postgraduate (Course work); Postgraduate (Research); Masters; Doctorate |
|---|---|
| Year of Study | Future; First year; Any |
| Citizenship | Australian Citizen; Permanent Resident; Permanent Humanitarian Visa; New Zealand Citizen |
| Ethnicity | Any |
| Study Region | Gladstone |
| Study Mode | All modes |
| Study Load | All loads |
| Gender | Female |
- Be enrolled or intending to enrol at CQUniversity in Term 1, 2022
- Be female
- Be enrolled in any STEM related VET Cert III, Cert IV, Diploma or Higher Education Undergraduate or Postgraduate course*
- For Undergraduate or Postgraduate students, be studying a minimum term study load of 12 credit points or more
- Be studying and residing within the Gladstone region
- Preference will be given to students demonstrating low personal or family income, and those wishing to pursue a career within the Gladstone industry.
- Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, holder of a Humanitarian Visa or New Zealand Citizen
- Not be receiving multiple CQUniversity Scholarships that exceed the annual value of $10,000.
Applicants will be assessed based on the application form and a written submission of no more than 500 words addressing the following criteria:
- Career goals and how the scholarship will assist you in achieving your education objectives
- Extracurricular activities - especially community and volunteering activities and demonstration of leadership
- Life experiences
Preference will be given to students demonstrating low personal or family income, and those wishing to pursue a career within the Gladstone industry.
Ongoing Criteria
In addition to the ongoing eligibility requirements, the successful applicants must:
- Maintain a minimum average GPA of 4.0 each term (for Undergraduate or Postgraduate recipients) or Pass/Competency Achieved (VET recipients)
- Remain enrolled in the course as at Census date in Term 2, 2022 ((for Undergraduate or Postgraduate recipients) or in subsequent intakes as appropriate (VET recipients)
- Complete any two additional Blackbullion pathways of the recipients choice prior to Census Date/July 2022
As a donor scholarship recipient, you may be approached to assist with positively promoting the CQUniversity Scholarships program by sharing your experiences as a recipient through media and at events such as Open Day.
Payment of Scholarship
The successful applicant is required to enter their current financial institution details (banking details) into their MyCQU for payment to occur. This must be done prior to Census Date to avoid delays.
For Undergraduate and Postgraduate recipients, payments are made after Census date following final eligibility and Blackbullion engagement checks:
- $2,500/term (Term 1 and Term 2 only) based on full time study load of 18 credit points or more
- $1,250/term (Term 1 and Term 2 only) based on full time study load of 12 credit points
For VET recipients, payments are made following course engagement and final eligibility and Blackbullion engagement checks:
- $2,500 at the commencement of the scholarship
- $2,500 at the completion of a full intake period of study
Applications must include all necessary supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will need to supply the following supporting documentation:
- Written submission
- CQUniversity unofficial transcript
- Documents demonstrating community involvement, exemplary work or demonstration of leadership
- Resume
- Centrelink Income Statement and/or
- 3 x recent consecutive payslips
To apply for the CQUniCares Gladstone Engineering Alliance Scholarship:
Complete an online Scholarship Application Form, ensuring all supporting documentation is attached:
- For Current students (applicants who have already have a Student ID number) apply through MyCQU. You will need to log in with your student details.
- For Future students (applicants who have applied or are intending to apply to study at CQUniversity but not yet received or accepted an offer) apply now.
Complete Applications must be received at the Student Scholarships Office by 5pm AEST on the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.