CQUniCares Accommodation Scholarship (HEPPP-funded)

To be eligible to receive the CQUniCares Accommodation Scholarship successful applicants must:

• as defined under the HEPPP funding eligibility criteria at the time of initial enrolment with CQUniversity, be identified as persons,
  • from low socio-economic backgrounds (as defined by SEIFA)
  • living in regional or remote areas (as defined by ASGS)
  • Indigenous students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • living with or caring for someone with a Disability, Illness, Medical or Mental Health Condition
• be enrolled or intending to enrol in an undergraduate course as the primary course of study in Term 2, 2023
  • Bachelor;
  • Associate Degree;
  • Advanced Diploma (higher education);
  • Diploma (higher education)
• be relocating to live on-campus at Mackay due to the course not being available by distance
• be studying with a minimum term study load of 12 credit points or more
• be enrolled at Census date in Term 2, 2023
• be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or holder of an Australian Permanent Visa*
• not be receiving a donor-funded scholarship of similar or higher value, or a Dare to Be Deadly Scholarship

* Must have a permanent home address in Australia

Applicants are required to:

1. provide a 500-word personal statement addressing the question:
   How would a CQUniCares Accommodation Scholarship assist with your studies?
2. Provide confirmation of relocation to study

Selection process

Please note a limited number of scholarships are available, all scholarships may be exhausted prior to the advertised closing date.

Students are assessed based on the eligibility requirements of their application. As per the Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) Funding requirements, the funds provided as part of this program are directed – exclusively - towards students from low socio-economic (SES) backgrounds (as defined by SEIFA), persons from regional areas and remote areas (as defined by ASGS), Indigenous persons, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and students who are living with or caring for someone with a Disability, Illness, Medical or Mental Health Condition.

All requests for further information to support applications will be sent to the student email account. Failure to supply further information will deem the application incomplete and will not be considered.

Additional information

As a scholarship recipient, you will be asked to participate in a feedback survey. You may also be approached to assist with positively promoting the CQUniversity Scholarships program by sharing your experiences as a recipient through media or invited to attend events such as Orientation or Open Day.

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

Payment of scholarship

Payment of accommodation (plus food in Rockhampton) will be made directly to the CQUniversity Student Residential College on behalf of the successful applicant. The scholarship will include:

• Application Fee
• Facilities Levy
• 15 weeks accommodation (Term 2 only)
• Meals at Rockhampton Capricornia College only

This scholarship cannot be amended, transferred or redeemed for cash. This scholarship does not include linen or any other fees or charges issued by the Capricornia or Canefield Colleges.

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

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

• Written submission

All requests for further information to support applications will be sent to the student email account.

To apply for a CQUniCares Accommodation Scholarship:

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.

Complete applications must be received by 10 am AEST on the closing date. Please ensure all supporting documents are attached to the application as incomplete applications will not be considered.