Rotary Club Of Bundaberg Sunrise Scholarship 2021-22

About the Program

Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise Scholarship 2021-22 is an initiative from undergraduate and postgraduate students of the university. This scholarship aims to support new and continuing students enrolled at CQ University in an Education or Learning Management Bachelor or Postgraduate course to pursue their degree within the Bundaberg region. The selected students will receive AUD 3,000.

The Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise Scholarship will provide recognition and financial assistance to a new or continuing undergraduate or postgraduate education student completing their degree within the Bundaberg region.

Scholarship Value: $3,000

Length of Scholarship: Once off

Number Available: 1 (one)

Opening Date: 04 October 2021

Closing Date: 07 January 2022

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be pursuing Undergraduate and Postgraduate coursework in Education or Learning Management
• Be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident/Permanent Humanitarian Visa/International/New Zealand Citizen
• Be enrolled or intending to enroll at CQ University in Term 1, 2022
• Have a residential postcode in the Bundaberg Region (4620-4675)
• Be enrolled at CQ University at the time of Census Date in Term 1, 2022
• Not be receiving multiple CQUniversity Scholarships that exceed the annual value of $10,000

Benefits

The selected scholars will receive AUD 3,000.

Documents

Applications must include all necessary supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will need to supply the following supporting documentation:

• Written submission
• Documents demonstrating academic achievements or unofficial transcript
• Documents demonstrating community involvement, exemplary work or demonstration of leadership
• Resume

How can you apply?

Follow are  the steps to apply:

Step 1: Click on 'Apply Now" button.
Step 2: Fill in the online application form, upload all the supporting documentation, and submit it.

Note -

• For Future students (applicants who have applied or are intending to apply to study at CQ University but have not yet received or accepted an offer)
• For Current students (applicants who already have a Student ID number) apply through MyCentre.
• Complete Applications must be received at the Student Scholarships Office by 5 pm AEST on the closing date. 

Important Dates

Application Start Date: 4th October 2021
Application Deadline: 7th January 2022

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on an application form and a written submission of no more than 500 words addressing the following:

• Career goals and how the scholarship will assist the candidate in achieving the educational objectives
• Extracurricular activities – especially community and volunteering activities and demonstration of leadership
• Life experiences

Terms and Conditions

• The successful applicant is required to enter the current financial institution details (banking details) into the MyCentre for payment to occur. This must be done prior to Census Date to avoid delays.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To be eligible to receive the Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled or intending to be enrolled at CQUniversity in Term 1, 2022;
• Be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Education;
• Have a residential postcode within the Bundaberg region (4620 – 4675);
• Be enrolled at CQUniversity as of Census Date in Term 1, 2022;
• Not be receiving multiple CQUniversity Scholarships that exceed the annual value of $10,000.

SELECTION CRITERIA

REVEAL CONTENT FOR SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants will be assessed based on an application form and a written submission of no more than 500 words addressing the following:

• Career goals and how the scholarship will assist you in achieving your educational objectives;
• Extracurricular activities – especially community and volunteering activities and demonstration of leadership.
• Life experiences

Expectations of Recipients

As an added professional development opportunity, all scholarship recipients are expected to engage with Blackbullion, an online interactive financial literacy platform. Scholarship recipients must complete the “budgeting” pathway + 1 (one) other module of their choice prior to payment being made.

As a scholarship recipient, you will be asked to participate in a feedback survey. You may also be approached to assist with positively promoting CQUniversity’s Scholarship program by sharing your experiences as a recipient through media or invited to attend events such as Orientation or Open Days.

Payment of Scholarship

The successful applicant is required to enter their current financial institution details (banking details) into their MyCentre for payment to occur. This must be done prior to Census Date to avoid delays.

Payment will be made to the successful applicant in Week 6 after final post Census Date eligibility and Blackbullion engagement checks in

Payment for $3,000 will be credited electronically to the student’s nominated bank account.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

REVEAL CONTENT FOR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Applications must include all necessary supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants will need to supply the following supporting documentation:

• Written submission
• Documents demonstrating academic achievements or unofficial transcript
• Documents demonstrating community involvement, exemplary work or demonstration of leadership
• Resume

APPLY NOW

REVEAL CONTENT FOR APPLY NOW

To apply for Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise Scholarship:

Complete a Scholarship Online Application Form, ensuring all supporting documentation is completed and attached as outlined here

• For Current students (applicants who have already have a Student ID number) apply through MyCQU. You will need to log in with your student details.
• For Future students (applicants who have applied or are intending to apply to study at CQUniversity but not yet received or accepted an offer) apply now.

Complete Applications must be received at the Student Scholarships Office by 5pm AEST on the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A selection panel, consisting of representatives from Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise will be formed to determine the successful applicant in each instance. A scholarship will only be offered where there is an applicant/s of sufficient merit. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications as soon as possible after the selection panel meets.

DONOR DETAILS

REVEAL CONTENT FOR DONOR DETAILS

Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise

The Rotary Club of Bundaberg Sunrise was chartered on the 16th of May 1991 by Bundaberg East Rotary Club.

They have an active club that undertakes many projects and supports many worthy causes throughout the year. Visit bundysunrise.asn.au for more information.

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