“When you successfully complete the Scholars program, you’ll be eligible for one of 35 generous undergraduate scholarships worth up to $20,000.”
Southern Cross Scholars Program
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The Southern Cross Scholars program challenges motivated and academically capable Year 11 students with university-level learning.
This free program offers you the choice of a subject of interest and the chance to experience university life at one of our campuses or online. You’ll also gain advanced academic skills that can help you blitz Year 12.
Successful completion of the program puts you in the running for a generous scholarship that can make your uni goals that much sweeter.
Prepare for University
Credit towards a degree
Scholarship opportunity
Enhance school performance
Set yourself apart
Invitation to VIP programs
Cost: Free. There is no charge for the Southern Cross Scholars program
See the available units of study
Unit | Campus/Online | Term | Unit Aim | Outcomes |
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A Culture of Enquiry | Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, Online |
Available Term 1 - 2024 |
This unit develops students’ understanding of the university culture of scholarship whilst developing their critical thinking and information literacy skills. |
Critical thinking and its application. Improve judgement making processes. Demonstrate information literacy skills. This unit is linked to Business Courses. |
Language and Learning in Your Discipline | Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, Online |
Available Term 1 - 2024 |
This unit introduces students to learning skills for university study, communication skills, and reading and writing conventions within university discipline focused study. |
Learning skills for university study. |
Nature of Science | Lismore, Online |
Available Term 1 - 2024 |
This unit introduces students to the nature of science through four core scientific disciplines: chemistry, physics, biology and geology. |
Understanding of key concepts across four scientific disciplines. |
Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, Online |
Available Term 1 - 2024 |
This unit focuses on the underlying concepts of science essential for success in health studies. |
Understanding of foundational scientific concepts that are essential for successful tertiary study in health. |
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