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: Thursday, 6 September 2018
• Close: Monday, 11 March 2019

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.