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SCU Strengthening Participation Scholarship

The SCU Strengthening Participation Scholarship will be awarded to a student from a low income background who is completing their HSC (or equivalent) in 2013 and who demonstrates commendable academic performance, leadership and contribution to community. Scholarship recipients will be given opportunities to develop their leadership abilities through a special program and professional development activities.

Scholarship Criteria and Details

Title of
Scholarship		Number
available		Course of Study
and location		Total value
per scholarship		Closing
Date
SCU Strengthening Participation ScholarshipTBAAny bachelor degree, any campus$8000TBA

Key Application Dates

Applications open July, 2013

How to Apply

For more information, contact the Scholarships Office:

Email: scholarships@scu.edu.au
Phone: 02 6620 3006.

Scholarship Criteria and Further Information

SCU Strengthening Participation Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications for 2014 will open July, 2013.
NumberTBA
Offered in 2014Yes
Course of StudyAny Bachelor degree, any campus
Value$8000 over three years
Selection Criteria

Applicants for the SCU Strengthening Participation Scholarship must be Australian citizens or permanent residents commencing study in any Bachelor degree at any SCU campus. Selection is based on:

  1. Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) in 2013;
  2. Acceptance of enrolment in a Bachelor degree commencing in 2014
  3. Applicants must meet the criteria for low socio-economic status, demonstrated by supporting documentation
  4. Applicants must demonstrate their motivation and aptitude for tertiary study in a written statement and this must be supported through statements provided by their school or principal on a STAR entry scheme application
  5. Applicants must have demonstrated their abilities in leadership in a written statement and indicate a willingness to engage in further opportunities to develop their leadership skills as valued graduate attributes.
Leadership development opportunitiesAs a condition of this scholarship, successful recipients will be required to engage in activities including the UniMentor Program, UNI-BOUND High School Outreach Program, and a number of other activities designed to provide leadership experience.

Updated: 06 March 2013