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Continuing and Honours Scholarships

Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships to support students continuing in their studies.

Scholarships for Continuing Students (2nd Year onwards)

Scholarships for 2nd Year Students aim to reward outstanding achievement in 1st year and provide valuable financial support for successful continued study.

Scholarship Criteria and Details

Title of
Scholarship
Number availableCourse of Study
and location
Total value per scholarshipClosing Date
Far North Coast Law Society5 × 1 yrBachelor of Laws; Lismore Campus$10003rd February 2012
Mayor of Lismore Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement1 × 1yr
1 × 2yr
Any Bachelor degree; Lismore Campus$5000–$100003rd February 2012
Telstra Country Wide Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship1Students commencing their second year of full-time studies; Gold Coast/Tweed Heads (Lakeside, Beachside or Riverside)$50003rd February 2012
Tweed Heads Bowls Club Scholarship2Students commencing their second year of full-time studies; Gold Coast/Tweed Heads (Lakeside, Beachside or Riverside)$25003rd February 2012
Zonta Coffs Harbour Scholarship1Bachelor of Information Technology$10003rd February 2012

Key Application and Offer Dates

Applications Open 7th November 2011 – Closing 3rd February, 2012

How to Apply

See the How to Apply section below for more information.


Honours Scholarships

Scholarships for Honours Students support those students progressing from a Bachelor degree to Honours research in their chosen field of study.

Scholarship Criteria and Details

Title of
Scholarship
Number availableCourse of Study
and location
Total value per scholarshipClosing Date
Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Honours ScholarshipUp to 2Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management with Honours (aligned with Coastal Biogeochemistry); Lismore Campus$50003rd February 2012
Centre for Tourism, Leisure and Work Honours ScholarshipUp to 2Honours course in the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management$500030th November 2011
Centre for Gambling Education and Research Honours Scholarship1Bachelor of Business in Tourism Honours; Lismore campus$500030th November 2011
George Lewin Honours ScholarshipUp to 4Any Honours course; Coffs Harbour, Lismore or Tweed Gold Coast Campus (Beachside, Lakeside, Riverside)$50003rd February 2012
Neil Leiper Tourism Honours Scholarship1Honours course in the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Lismore, Gold Coast (Beachside,Riverside, Lakeside), Hotel School Sydney or Coffs Harbour campuses$500030th November 2011
Opem Psychology Honours Scholarship1Honours year of the Bachelor of Psychology degree; Coffs Harbour Campus$10003rd February 2012
Peter Baverstock ‘Research Career Path’ Honours Scholarship1Any Honours course; Coffs Harbour, Lismore or Tweed Gold Coast Campus (Beachside, Lakeside, Riverside)$50003rd February 2012
School of Arts and Social Sciences Honours ScholarshipUp to 5Any Honours course within the School of Arts and Social Sciences.$500030th November 2011
School of Environmental Science and Management Honours Scholarship2Honours course in the School of Environmental Science and Management; Lismore Campus or National Marine Science Centre(Coffs Harbour)$30003rd February 2012
School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Honours Scholarship1Any Honours course within the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management; Lismore, Gold Coast(Beachside,Riverside, Lakeside), Hotel School Sydney or Coffs Harbour campuses$500030th November 2011
Southern Cross Business School Honours Scholarship1Honours course in the School of Commerce and Management; Lismore, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast (Beachside, Lakeside, Riverside) Campus$75003rd February 2012
Southern Cross Geoscience Honours ScholarshipUp to 5Honours course in the School of Environmental Science and Management. (aligned with Southern Cross Geoscience) Lismore Campus$50003rd February 2012

Key Application and Offer Dates

Open 31st October, 2011 — Close 3rd February 2012.

Some scholarships may be offered from December 2011 depending on your school, so please check with your relevant Honours Student Liaison contact.

How to Apply for Continuing and Honours Scholarships

Applications for scholarships for continuing students or honours students can now be made via My Enrolment. Note: Scholarships are referred to as ‘Rewards’ in My Enrolment:

  • Go to www.scu.edu.au/myenrolment
  • Select Rewards
  • Select Find a Reward from the menu
  • Select 2012 as the Offering Year
  • Select the Reward you wish to apply for
  • Click on ‘Continue and make an application for the selected reward’
  • Select the relevant offering period for the Reward you wish to apply for
  • Click on Apply Now

Please note: Equity Scholarship applications are not made via My Enrolment. See www.uac.edu.au/equity for further information.

For more information, contact the Scholarships Office by email on scholarships@scu.edu.au or phone 02 6620 3006.


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Scholarship Criteria and Further Information

Please refer to application process and closing dates as indicated. Further scholarships will be posted to these lists upon confirmation for 2012.

For more information, contact the Scholarships Office by email on scholarships@scu.edu.au or phone 02 6620 3006 or 02 6620 3313.

Mayor of Lismore for Outstanding Academic Achievement Scholarship (for second year students)
Application Process

Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012

Number

2

Offered in 2012

Yes

Course of Study Students commencing their second year of full-time studies
CampusLismore Campus
Value 1 × $5,000 per year for 1 year
1 × $5,000 per year for 2 years.
Selection Criteria
  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 (2nd Yr)
Application Process

Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012

Number

5

Offered in 2012

Yes

Course of Study Students commencing their second year of full-time studies in a Bachelor of Laws
CampusLismore Campus
Value $1000 for 1 year
Selection Criteria
  1. Academic achievement: achievement of a credit average in the first year
  2. Applicants must be a resident of the Northern Rivers region, living in the Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley or Kyogle Local Government areas.
  3. Applicants must be studying a Bachelor of Laws 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. Preference will be given to students that meet the above criteria and show evidence of outstanding achievement under conditions of economic or social disadvantage.
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Telstra Country Wide Indigenous Undergraduate SCholarship
Application Process

Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012

Number

1

Offered in 2012

Yes

Course of Study Students commencing their second year of full-time studies
CampusLismore, Coffs Harbour or Tweed Gold Coast (Beachside, Lakeside or Riverside)
Value $5000 for 1 year
Selection Criteria
  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 be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in accordance with the Commonwealth definition which requires that the applicant:
    • be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
    • identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and
    • be accepted as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which he/she lives or has lived.
  3. Applicants may be enrolling to study in Bachelor degree at the Lismore, Tweed Heads, Gold Coast or Coffs Harbour campuses.
  4. This scholarship will be offered to a student who is a resident of regional Australia (ie. resides outside the major metropolitan areas of Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth or their suburbs).
  5. The selection committee will also consider the applicants's contribution to community life as well as career aspirations and leadership skills as part of the selection process.
  6. Enrolling to study full-time and on-campus at any SCU campus
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Tweed Heads Bowls Club Scholarship
Application Process

Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012

Number2
Offered in 2012Yes
Course of StudyStudents commencing their second year of full-time studies
CampusGold Coast/Tweed Heads (Lakeside, Beachside or Riverside)
Value $2500 for 1 year
Selection Criteria
  1. This scholarship is open to Australian citizens or permanent residents only.
  2. Academic achievement: evidence of outstanding academic performance in their first year of studies.
  3. Applicants must reside within the boundaries of the Tweed Shire.
  4. The selection panel will also consider the applicants’ personal maturity and social responsibility, as evidenced by the contributions to school/college and community life.
  5. The scholarship will be awarded to a person who can demonstrate conditions of financial hardship.
  6. Shortlisted applicants may be required to participate in an interview (by phone or in person).
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Zonta Coffs Harbour Scholarship
Application ProcessComplete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012
Number1
Offered in 2012Yes
Course of StudyCommencing second year in Bachelor of Information Technology course.
CampusCoffs Harbour Campus Only.
Value $1000 per year for 1 year
Selection Criteria
  1. This scholarship is open to Australian citizens or permanent residents only.
  2. This scholarship is to be awarded to a student commencing the second year of a full-time undergraduate degree at Southern Cross University’s Coffs Harbour campus.
  3. The recipient must be undertaking the Bachelor of Information Technology course.
  4. The selection committee will also consider the applicants’ contribution to community life as well as career aspirations and leadership skills as part of the selection process.
  5. In keeping with the intentions of Zonta, this scholarship is to be awarded to a female student. Should there be no potential recipients undertaking a Bachelor of Information Technology course, the school may be awarded to a student who meets all the criteria and is enrolled in the third year of a Bachelor of Information Technology OR the second year of a Bachelor of Business.
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Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry Honours Scholarship
Application Process

Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012

Number Up to 2
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of Study Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management with Honours (aligned with Coastal Biogeochemistry).
CampusLismore
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 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 Tourism, Leisure and Work Honours Scholarship
Application Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes November 30, 2011
Number Up to 2
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of Study Full-time Honours Course in the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management. It is expected that the successful student will complete a study which addresses a topic related to the broad theme of Tourism Management.
CampusCoffs Harbour, Lismore, or Gold Coast Campus (Beachside, Lakeside, Riverside)
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, Commerce and Management).
  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.
  5. Short listed applicants may be required to participate in an interview.
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Centre for Gambling Education and Research Honours Scholarship
Application Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes November 30, 2011
Number 1
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of StudyFull time Bachelor of Business in Tourism Management with Honours.
CampusLismore
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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George Lewin Honours Scholarship
Application Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes November 30, 2011
Number Multiple
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of StudyFormal acceptance into any fourth year Honours program.
CampusLismore, Gold Coast (Beachside, Riverside, Lakeside) or Coffs Harbour
Value $5000 per year ($2500 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Acceptance into any Honours program at Southern Cross University
  2. Applicants must provide a 100 word statement outlining their financial need and why this support is required, together with supporting documentation eg. recipient of Austudy, Abstudy or other Centrelink Income Support Payments evidenced by an income statement from Centrelink or similar organisation.
  3. The merit of the project or proposal as advised by the relevant Faculty.
  4. Applicants are to indicate their Honours research proposal topic in a one page proposal, accompanied by their CV.
  5. The recipient is to undertake their Honours program on a full-time basis on campus (internal).
  6. Preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate a potential community benefit from the research undertaken.
  7. Short listed applicants may be required to participate in an interview.

Note: Priority for these scholarships is for students who are in genuine financial need and it is only through these scholarships that they will be able to undertake an Honours degree.

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Neil Leiper Tourism Honours Scholarship
Application Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes November 30, 2011
Number 1
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of Study Full-time Honours course in the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management. It is expected that the successful student will complete a study which addresses a topic related to the broad theme of Tourism Management.
CampusLismore, Gold Coast (Beachside, Riverside, Lakeside), 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 Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012
Number 1
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of Study Open to any student entering the Honours year of their Bachelor of Psychology degree.
CampusCoffs Harbour
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 Psychology with Honours student undertaking research pertaining to or having links to sustainability.
  3. The achievement of a minimum of a credit average within the first three years of the Bachelor of Psychology with Honours 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 Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012
Number 1
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of Study Formal acceptance into any fourth year Honours program.
CampusCoffs Harbour, Lismore, or Gold Coast Campus (Beachside, Lakeside, Riverside)
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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Peter Baverstock ‘Research Career Path’ Honours Scholarship
Application Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012
Number1
Offered in 2012Yes
Course of Study Formal acceptance into any fourth year Honours program.
CampusCoffs Harbour, Lismore, or Gold Coast Campus (Beachside, Lakeside, Riverside)
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 Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes November 30, 2011
Number Up to 5
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of Study Any Honours course within the School of Arts and Social Sciences
CampusCoffs Harbour, Lismore, or Gold Coast Campus (Beachside, Lakeside, Riverside)
Value $5000 per year ($2500 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Enrolled into an Honours program within the School of Arts and Social Sciences
  2. Applicants must provide a research project proposal outlining
    1. The research to be undertaken, including the role of the student, and whether and how the student’s honours work articulated with a wider research agenda.
    2. The demonstrable benefits arising from any community engagement involved in the research
    3. Research goals (i.e. what is to be learned from the work)
    4. Research Outputs (how the results will be communicated publicly)
  3. The extent to which the supervisor's existing research interests and outputs.
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School of Environmental Science and Management Honours Scholarship
Application Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012
Number 2
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of Study Formal acceptance into the School of Environmental Science and Management fourth year Honours program.
CampusLismore or National Marine Science Centre (Coffs Harbour)
Value $3000 per year ($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.

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School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Honours Scholarship
Application Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes November 30, 2011
Number1
Offered in 2012Yes
Course of Study Full-time Honours course in the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
CampusLismore, Gold Coast (Beachside, Riverside, Lakeside), 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 Course.
  2. Applicants to indicate their Honours research proposal topic in a one to two page proposal, accompanied by their CV.
  3. The recipient is to undertake their Honours program on a full-time basis on-campus.
  4. Short listed applicants may be required to participate in an interview.
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Southern Cross Business School Honours Scholarship
Application Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012
Number 1
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of Study Any one year Honours program within the Southern Cross Business School
CampusLismore, Coffs Harbour, or Gold Coast Campus (Beachside, Lakeside, Riverside)
Value $7500 per year ($3750 per session)
Selection Criteria
  1. Formal acceptance into an Honours program.
  2. The recipient is to undertake their Honours program on a full time basis on campus.
  3. Academic achievement by the applicant in a relevant undergraduate degree.
  4. Non-recipient of another scholarship for Honours.
  5. Shortlisted applicants may be required to participate in an interview
  6. Applicants should be Australian citizens or permanent residents
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Southern Cross Geoscience Honours Scholarship
Application Process Complete application online through My Enrolment. Closes February 3, 2012
Number Up to 5
Offered in 2012 Yes
Course of Study Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management Honours
CampusLismore
Value $5000 per year ($2500 per session)
Selection Criteria

Honours projects must be taken in the Southern Cross Geoscience and be aligned to one of the Centre’s key research programs.

  1. Applicants must discuss their proposed project with an academic staff member in the Centre and identify a Southern Cross Geoscience 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 high degree of academic achievement during their undergraduate study.
  5. The recipient is to undertake their Honours program on a full-time basis on-campus.
  6. Short listed applicants may be required to participate in an interview.
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Updated: 09 February 2012


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