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About this scholarship
Established in 2017 by the ACU Aquinas Campus Dean, Associate Professor Joe Fleming, to recognise students' community service, leadership, and excellence by commencing EAP students.
Application dates
- Open: Wednesday, 16 August 2017
- Close: Monday, 12 March 2018
Scholarship type
Merit
Value
- The scholarship is valued at $2,000, to be paid in one lump sum.
- There is one scholarship available.
Student type
Commencing
Eligibility
- Citizenship: domestic students
- Target group: EAP students
- Faculty: any
- Course: any ACU undergraduate degree
- Campus: Ballarat
- Year level: First year
- Early Achievers Program participant
- Contribution to and/or leadership in community service
Application process
Apply online by clicking the button below and completing the application form. You must attach the following documentation with your application:
- A written statement of approximately 500 words outlining:
- Why have you chosen to undertake your degree?
- What do you hope to achieve with it in the future?
- Evidence of your contribution to and/or leadership in community service.
- One written reference.
- The reference must also include the title and/or position and contact details of the person providing the reference.
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:
- Written statement
- Evidence of community service
- Written reference
- Preference will be given to applicants who are physically, socially, and/or economically disadvantaged; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; and students from rural and regional areas.
Selection process
Applicants will be shortlisted by the Scholarships Office, and the recipient will be determined by a selection committee. The committee will be comprised of the Campus Dean, ACU Aquinas Campus and the relevant Heads of School or nominees.
Ongoing requirements
You are requested to submit a letter of appreciation for the donor explaining how the scholarship has assisted you. The letter should be submitted to the Scholarships Office no later than 1 October 2018.
Applications are closed
Page last updated:
2018-03-13
Short url: http://www.acu.edu.au/1124839