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CQUniversity Occupational Health and Safety Textbook Bursary

This bursary will provide recognition and financial assistance to a deserving student enrolled in a safety science related course.

Scholarship Value: $250 CQUniversity Bookshop Credit

Length of Scholarship: Once off

Number Available: 8

Opening Date: 04 May 2021

Closing Date: 11 June 2021

Study LevelVET; Undergraduate; Postgraduate (Course work); Masters
Year of StudyAny
CitizenshipAustralian Citizen; Permanent Resident; Permanent Humanitarian Visa; International; New Zealand Citizen
EthnicityAny
Study RegionAll
Study ModeAll modes
Study LoadAll loads
GenderAny

To be eligible to receive the CQUniversity Occupational Health and Safety Textbook Bursary, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
  • Be enrolled or intending to enrol at CQUniversity in Term 2, 2021
  • Be studying in any of the following safety science related courses:
    • Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
    • Diploma of Work Health and Safety
    • Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety
    • Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety
    • Graduate Certificate in Advanced Safety Science Practice
    • Graduate Certificate in Fatigue Management
    • Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
    • Master of Safety Science
    • Master of Advanced Safety Science Practice
  • Be enrolled at CQUniversity as of Census Date in Term 2, 2021

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

  • Career goals and how the scholarship will assist you in achieving your educational objectives
  • Extracurricular activities – especially community and volunteering activities and demonstration of leadership
  • Life experiences

Ongoing Criteria

In addition to the ongoing eligibility requirements, the successful applicants must:

  • Maintain a minimum average GPA of 4.0 each term
  • Remain enrolled in the course as at Census date of each term (Terms 1 & 2)

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.

Applicants must include all necessary supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will need to supply the following supporting documentation:

  • Written submission
  • Evidence of academic achievements or unofficial transcript
  • Evidence of community involvement, exemplary work or demonstration of leadership
  • Resume

To apply for the CQUniversity Occupational Health and Safety Textbook Bursary:

  1. Complete a Scholarship Online Application Form, ensuring all supporting documentation is completed and attached as outlined here
    • 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.
    2. Complete Applications must be received at the Student Scholarships Office by 5pm AEST on the closing date.

    Failure to supply requested documents will result in your application being incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A selection panel, consisting of representatives from the CQUniversity Occupational Health and Safety Unit 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 applications as soon as possible after the selection panel meets.
CQUniversity Occupational Health and Safety Unit