Zonta Club of Bundaberg STEPS /TEP Scholarship
The Scholarship provides recognition and financial assistance to a first year female Bachelor student residing and studying in the Bundaberg Region. The Scholar will be supported during two academic years provided she continues to meet the on‐going eligibility criteria.
Scholarship Value: $2,000 ($500/term in Terms 1 & 2)
Length of Scholarship: 2 (Two) years
Number Available: 1 (One)
Opening Date: 11 September 2017
Closing Date: 12 January 2018
| Study Level | Bachelor; Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Year of Study | Future/First Year; First Year |
| Citizenship | Australian Citizen; Permanent Resident; Permanent Humanitarian Visa |
| Ethnicity | Any |
| Study Region | Bundaberg |
| Study Mode | All modes |
| Study Load | All loads |
| Gender | Female |
Eligibility Criteria
- Be enrolled in any CQUniversity’s Bachelor programs as a first year student in 2018
- Having completed at least two units of either a STEPS or TEP course
- Be studying on the Bundaberg Campus or studying by online with a permanent residential address within the Bundaberg region
- Be female
- Be financially disadvantaged
- Not be receiving another Donor Funded** Scholarship
- How will this Scholarship help you achieve your research project and educational/career goals?
Ongoing Eligibility
In addition to the eligibility requirements, the successful applicant must:
- Maintain a minimum average GPA of 4.0 each term
- Remain enrolled in the course as at Census date of each term
Payment of Scholarship
The successful applicant is required to enter their current financial institution details (banking details) into their MyCentre for payment to occur. This must be done prior to Census Date Term 1 2018 to avoid delays.
Payment will be made to the successful applicant in Week 6 of Term 1 and Term 2 following final post Census date eligibility checks. Payments will be credited electronically to the successful applicant's nominated bank account.
- Written submission
- Evidence of low income (please see below possible required documents):
- Centrelink Income Statement – current (How to obtain a Centrelink Income Statement)
- 3 current payslips – including partner’s income if partnered or parent/s if you are under 22 years of age
- Latest Notice of Assessment (If you or your partner are in receipt of Business Income)
- Most recent Tax Return (If you or your partner are in receipt of Business Income)
- 3 months of personal or business bank account statements
Please note if you are under the age of 22 and not deemed "Independent" by Centrelink we will require income documents from your parent/s.
To apply for the Zonta Club of Bundaberg STEPS/TEP Scholarship :
- Read the Scholarship Guidelines to check for eligibility and documentation required
- Complete a Scholarship Online Application Form, ensuring all supporting documentation is completed and attached as outlined in the Scholarship Guidelines
- For Current students (applicants who have already have a Student ID number) here to apply through MyCentre. 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) click here to apply
Failure to supply requested documents will result in your application being incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How will I know the outcome of my application?
Selection of the successful recipient will be determined by a selection panel made of representatives from the Zonta Club of Bundaberg and CQUniversity. 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.
