CQU Cares BMA Hay Point Engineering Scholarship

To be eligible to receive the CQU Cares BMA Hay Point Engineering Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled or intending to be enrolled at CQUniversity in Term 2, 2023;
• Be entering their second year of course structure;
• Be studying one of the following courses:
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [CC31]
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) [CC32];
• Be majoring in electrical, mechanical or mechatronics engineering;
• Be studying in the Mackay region (postcode range 4737-4803);
• Be enrolled with a term study load of at least 18 credit points*;
• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with a permanent home address in Australia;
• Be enrolled at Census Date in Term 2, 2023;
• Not be receiving multiple CQUniversity Scholarships that exceed the annual value of $10,000.

Preference will be given to female students and students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders.

Applicants will be assessed on the application and a 500-word personal statement addressing the following:

• Tell us about yourself:
  • Name/course/interests.
  • Please include your current situation, challenges you have experienced or overcome, work experience history, as well as any examples of success, leadership, community, or volunteering.
• How will a scholarship help you to overcome financial barriers to success?
  • Further explain your current situation and how a scholarship will assist you in managing general living and study expenses.
• What are your career goals and how will a scholarship assist you in achieving your educational objectives?
  • Outline your aspirations following graduation, as well as your plans for giving back and supporting our regions.

Applications for Donor-Funded Scholarships are offered through a personalised, targeted process. Eligible enrolled students will receive a direct email to their student account with instructions on how to apply. Initial eligibility for an invitation to apply is determined based on the personal information provided in MyCQU and enrolment details, so it is important to ensure your details are up to date in MyCQU to allow for accurate assessment.

Assessment Process

A section panel, consisting of representatives from BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd (BMA) and CQUniversity will be formed to determine the successful applicant. Shortlisted applicants may be required to participate in an interview (either face-to-face or online).

Scholarships at CQUniversity are highly competitive. All applications are ranked based on how well applicants address the selection criteria, and in comparison, to other applicants.

Being eligible or being a recipient in the past is no guarantee of having a successful application.

A scholarship will only be offered where there is an applicant of sufficient merit.

The Student Scholarships Team are unable to provide updates to students on the progress of their individual application until all assessments are completed.

Students will be notified of the outcome of their application via their student email accounts only. Decisions are final.

*Disclaimer - Students may be required to provide further documentation to support their application. This can include the following:

• Documentation demonstrating low personal or family income/ financial need
• Documentation demonstrating academic achievements or unofficial transcript
• Documentation demonstrating community involvement, exemplary work or demonstration of leadership
• Resume
• Confirmation of Identity or 2 x Cultural References + a Statutory Declaration (if relevant to 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 Term 2 Census Date to avoid delays.

Payments are based on term study loads as follows:

• $5,000/term for study load of 18 credit points or more

Payment will be made to the successful applicant in Week 6 after final post Census Date eligibility checks each term.

Payments will be credited electronically to the student’s nominated bank account.

Expectations of recipients

As a scholarship recipient, you will be asked to participate in a feedback survey. You may also be approached to assist with promoting CQUniversity’s Scholarship program by sharing your experiences as a recipient through testimonials, media or invitations to attend events such as Orientation or Open Days. If you do not wish to be publicly recognised or be involved in the above initiatives, please advise the Advancement and Alumni Relations Team via [email protected] immediately following acceptance.

CQUniversity has a range of support services located on our website Student Support Services and Financial Preparedness.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

In addition to the ongoing eligibility requirements, the successful applicant/s must:

• Maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 throughout the duration of their scholarship
• Remain enrolled in the course as at Census date (Term 1 and 2) with a minimum term study load of 12 credit points or more

Please note that failure to meet the continuing eligibility criteria may result in the scholarship being cancelled.

Additional information

Students may request a deferral of their scholarship in special circumstances. This request must be made through the Student Scholarships Team and should occur in conjunction with an official Leave of Absence request to the University. If approved, a scholarship may only be deferred for a maximum period of two terms (excludes Term 3). Continuing students must still maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 in the term directly before taking a Leave of Absence.

In special circumstances, a student may also make a request to transfer their scholarship to an alternative course of study. This request must be made through the Student Scholarships Team and is at the discretion of the scholarship donor.

Sharing details with the Donor of your scholarship

As funds for your scholarship have been generously donated, CQUniversity is required to share your name, course/ study area and ongoing eligibility (including academic performance) with the donor of your scholarship. Donors may wish to celebrate their recipients, however if you do not wish your donor or CQUniversity to promote your name publicly, this can be arranged.

In doing so, CQUniversity will also connect you with the donor’s representative regarding specific details and arrangements for any additional benefits such as work experience, vacation employment, or other professional development opportunities.

Thanking your Donor

Many of our scholarships are made possible by generous donations from community partners who are committed to supporting CQUniversity students to reach their academic goals. Our donors are always keen to hear how their support is making a difference. You are strongly encouraged to submit a letter of thanks (Word/PDF) to [email protected] to express your appreciation. To help you get started, we recommend providing a brief overview of who you are, what you are studying and your career aspirations, as well as some insight into how your scholarship will benefit you.