Laurie Daniels Scholarship

About this scholarship

Established in 2009 to commemorate the life of Mr Laurie Daniels, a founding member of the University Senate, an active supporter of ACU and a lifelong advocate of Catholic education.

Application dates

Open Date: Thursday 06 September 2018

Close Date: Monday 11 March 2019

Scholarship type

Merit

Value

The scholarship is valued at $4,000. It will be paid in instalments of $2,000 per annum during the recipient’s second and third year.

There is one scholarship available.

Student type

Current Students

Eligibility

This scholarship is open to applicants who meet all of the following criteria:

Citizenship: Domestic students
Faculty: Health Sciences
Course: Bachelor of Nursing (including dual degrees)
Campus: Canberra
Year level: Second year
Required study load: Full-time
Minimum GPA: Current GPA of 5.0 on the ACU seven point scale
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 200 words outlining:
- Why have you chosen to undertake your degree? And what do you hope to achieve with it in the future?
- How do you engage with your community and how does this reflect the mission and values of ACU?
Academic transcript
Written reference (professional) outlining commitment to the nursing profession
Evidence of your contribution to, and/or leadership in, community service

Selection criteria

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:

Written statement
Academic merit
Written reference
Community service

Selection process

The recipient will be selected by the Scholarships Office.

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.

Apply online now