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Scholarship Criteria and Further Information

Continuing and Honours Scholarships

Please refer to application process and closing dates as indicated. Further scholarships will be posted to these lists upon confirmation for 2013.

For more information, contact the Scholarships Office:

Email: scholarships@scu.edu.au
Phone: 02 6620 3006 or 02 6620 3313.

Mayor of Lismore for Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholarship (for second year students)
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number2
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyStudents commencing their second year of full-time studies
CampusLismore campus
Value1 × $5,000 per year for 1 year
1 × $5,000 per year for 2 years.
Selection CriteriaApplicants for the Mayor of Lismore for Outstanding Academic Achievement (for second year students) Scholarship must be Australian citizens or permanent residents commencing their second year of study in any undergraduate program at SCU's Lismore campus and selection based on:

  1. Academic achievement: achievement of a credit average in the first year of a Bachelor undergraduate degree (completion of between 6 and 8 units)
  2. Applicants must reside within the Lismore Local Government Area
  3. Applicants must be studying and Bachelor degree at Southern Cross University's Lismore campus, and be enrolling in a minimum of three units per session or undertaking a total of 6–8 units for the entire academic year.
  4. Applicants who have achieved success under conditions of disadvantage or hardship as demonstrated by their answers to questions on the application form.
  5. Applicants who can demonstrate a history of leadership and involvement in their school and/or broader community.
  6. Applicants who have an interest in working in the government sector.
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Far North Coast Law Society Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number5 × 2 year
1 × 1 year
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyBachelor of Laws (Undergraduate)
CampusLismore campus
Value$4,000 for 2 year scholarship
$1,000 for 1 year scholarship
Selection CriteriaApplicants for the Far North Coast Law Society Scholarship must be Australian citizens or permanent residents commencing their second year or final year (depending on scholarship) of study in the Bachelor of Law degree at SCU's Lismore campus and selection based on:

  1. Applicants for the 2-year scholarship must be enrolling to study their second year of a Bachelor of Laws degree full time at the Southern Cross University Lismore campus.
  2. Applicants for the 1-year scholarship must be enrolling to study their final year of a Bachelor of Laws degree full-time at the Southern Cross University Lismore campus.
  3. Preference will be given to students that meet the above criteria and show evidence of outstanding achievement under conditions of economic or social disadvantage.
  4. Preference will be given to local students enrolling to study and who indicate a high likelihood of remaining in the area to practice law following graduation.
  5. Applicants for both scholarships must submit a letter of support from a law lecturer who indicates that the applicant has a high level of commitment and dedication and proof of successful academic progression in their studies to date.
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Thomas Noble and Russell Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number1
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyBachelor of Business (Majoring in Accounting)
CampusLismore, Coffs Harbour or Gold Coast
Value$10,000
Selection CriteriaApplicants for the Thomas Noble and Russell Scholarship must be Australian citizens or permanent residents commencing their second year of study in the Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Accounting) degree on-campus and selection based on:

  1. Academic achievement: achievement of a credit average in the first year of study (completion of between 6 and 8 units).
  2. Reside within the boundaries of Broadbeach (north), Coffs Harbour (south) and Armidale (west).
  3. Applicants must undertake the Bachelor of Business degree majoring in Accounting, studying full-time, (however part-time status may be considered).
  4. Any evidence of outstanding performance under conditions of hardship.
  5. The recipient may be required to carry out any internship component of the course with Thomas, Noble and Russell Accountants.
  6. The applicant will be required to provide a statement describing how they would benefit from the scholarship.
  7. Shortlisted applicants may also be required to participate in an interview (by phone or in person)
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Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Honours Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number2
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyBachelor of Environmental Science and Management with Honours (aligned with Coastal Biogeochemistry).
CampusLismore campus or National Marine Science Centre (Coffs Harbour)
Value$5000 per year ($2500 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Honours projects must be taken in the Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry and be aligned to one of the Centre's key research programs. Applicants must discuss their proposed project with an academic staff member in the Centre and identify a supervisor.
  2. Applicants must outline their Honours research topic and why it is significant in a one to two page proposal. Also outline how the proposed research aligns with the Centre's key research programs and name the proposed supervisor.
  3. Applicants must provide a 100-word statement outlining their passion for research and commitment to developing a research career path.
  4. Applicants must provide a copy of their Undergraduate record and CV. Students must have attained a Distinction average during their undergraduate study.
  5. The recipient is required to undertake their Honours program on a full-time basis on-campus.
  6. Short-listed applicants may be required to attend an interview.
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Centre for Gambling Education and Research Honours Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number1
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyBachelor of Business in Tourism Management with Honours
CampusLismore, Gold Coast and Tweed Heads, Hotel School Sydney or Coffs Harbour
Value$5000 per year ($2500 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Acceptance into the Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management with Honours
  2. A research topic with relevance to some aspect of gambling
  3. Provision of a one-two page proposal describing their Honours research topic
  4. A current CV
  5. Shortlisted applicants may be required to participate in an interview
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Centre for Tourism Leisure and Work Honours Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number2
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyAny Honours course within the Schools of Arts and Social Sciences, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Human Sciences, Law and Justice and Southern Cross Business School
CampusLismore, Gold Coast and Tweed Heads, Hotel School Sydney or Coffs Harbour
Value$5000 per year ($2500 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Formal acceptance into an Honours course within a nominated School related to the membership of the Centre for Tourism, Leisure and Work (schools of Arts and Social Sciences, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Human Sciences, Law and Justice and Southern Cross Business School).
  2. One two-page Honours research proposal on the research topic introducing the research topic, outlining why there is a need to address the issue under consideration, how the research will be undertaken and what might be the expected outcomes of the research.
  3. A current CV
  4. The recipient is to undertake their Honours program on a full-time basis. Short listed applicants may be required to participate in an interview.
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Neil Leiper Tourism Honours Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number1
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyAny Honours course within the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
CampusLismore, Gold Coast and Tweed Heads, Hotel School Sydney or Coffs Harbour
Value$5000 per year ($2500 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Formal acceptance into a School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Honours program.
  2. Applicants to indicate their Honours research proposal topic in a two page proposal, accompanied by their CV.
  3. The recipient is to undertake their Honours program on a full-time basis on-campus (internal).
  4. Short listed applicants may be required to participate in an interview.
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Opem Psychology Honours Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number1
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyBachelor of Psychological Science with Honours
CampusCoffs Harbour campus
Value$1000 per year ($500 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Applicants must submit a description of their Honours research topic in a one to two page proposal accompanied by a CV.
  2. Preference will be given to a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours student undertaking research pertaining to or having links to sustainability.
  3. The achievement of a minimum of a credit average within the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree.
  4. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
  5. This scholarship is open to Australian citizens or permanent residents only.
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Peter Baverstock 'Research Career Path' Honours Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number1
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyAny Honours course as a separate year (refer to Rule 5)
CampusCoffs Harbour (including National Marine Science Centre), Lismore or Gold Coast and Tweed Heads
Value$5000 per year ($2500 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Applicants must provide a 100 word statement outlining their passion for research and commitment to developing a research career path.
  2. Applicants are to explain their Honours research topic and why it is significant in a one to two page proposal. Applicants should explain how their research topic is aligned to one of the University's designated Areas of Research Strength.
  3. Applicants should provide a copy of their undergraduate record and must have attained a Distinction average during their Undergraduate study.
  4. The recipient is required to undertake their Honours program on a full-time basis on-campus.
  5. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
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School of Arts and Social Sciences Honours Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number5
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyAny Honours course within the School of Arts and Social Sciences
CampusDistance Education, Coffs Harbour, Lismore or Gold Coast and Tweed Heads
Value$5000 per year ($2500 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Enrolled into an Honours program within the School of Arts and Social Sciences (full or part time, any study mode or location)
  2. Applicants will be evaluated on:
    • The quality of the student's academic record
    • The extent to which the proposed project aligns with supervisor's existing research interests and outputs; and
    • The strength of the research proposal.
  3. Applicants must provide a research project proposal outlining
    • The research to be undertaken, including the role of the student, and whether and how the student's honours work articulates with the supervisor's research agenda
    • Whether there is any community engagement incorporated into the research
    • The research goals (i.e. what is to be learned from the work); and
    • How the research results will be communicated publicly.
  4. Students cannot receive both an SCU and a School of Arts and Social Sciences Honours Scholarship;
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School of Environment, Science and Engineering Honours Scholarship
Application ProcessApplications are closed
Number2
Offered in 2013Yes
Course of StudyAny Separate Year Honours course (refer to Rules Relating to Awards - Rule 5) within the School of Environment, Science and Engineering
CampusLismore or National Marine Science Centre (Coffs Harbour)
Value$3000 ($1500 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Applicants must outline their Honours research topic and why it is significant in a one to two page proposal to the Head of School.
  2. Applicants must provide a copy of their undergraduate record and CV. Students must have attained a high degree of academic achievement during their undergraduate study.
  3. The recipient is required to undertake their Honours program on a full-time basis on-campus.
  4. Short-listed applicants may be required to attend an interview.

NOTE: Priority for these scholarships is for students who are not in receipt of any other Honours scholarship.

Updated: 02 April 2013